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73. The Holy Spirit is another Person, distinct from both the Father and the Son (Jn. 5:32; 14:16-17,26; 15:26; 16:7-15).
74. It was necessary that Jesus go away so that the Holy Spirit could come (Jn. 16:5-15).
75. He has been seen with the natural eyes as a separate Person from the Father and the Son (Mt. 3:16-17; Jn. 1:31-34; Rev. 4:5; 5:6).
76. He is symbolized as a separate Person with Christ, both of them before God who sits on a throne (Rev. 1:4-5; 3:1; 4:5; 5:6).
77. He could not be sent from God until Christ was glorified, but would then be sent from both the Father and the Son (Jn. 7:37-39; Acts 2:33-34).
78. He was sent from the Father to endow Jesus with power. This required three Persons: the One who sent Him, the One being sent, and the One who received Him (Acts 10:38; Isa. 11:2; 42:1-7; 61:1-2).
79. A clear distinction is made of the names of all three Persons (Mt. 28:19; 2Cor. 13:14; 1Jn. 5:7).
80. A clear distinction is made between the Son who prays, the Father to whom He prays, and the Holy Spirit for whom He prays (Jn. 14:16).
81. A clear distinction is made between the Son on the right hand of the Father, the Father on the left hand of the Son, and the Holy Spirit who is sent from the Father and the Son (Acts 2:33-36; 7:56; Jn. 14:16-17,26; 15:26; 16:7-15).
82. The Son was already given (Jn. 3:16), when the Spirit was not yet given (Jn. 7:39).
83. The Son can be blasphemed with forgiveness possible; but if the Spirit is blasphemed, no forgiveness is possible. This proves two distinct Persons (Mt. 12:31-32; Mk. 3:29-30; Lk. 12:10).
84. The Samaritans received Jesus, but had not yet received the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:5-25).
85. Jesus could do no miracle by Himself (Jn. 5:19), but by the Holy Spirit He did many miracles (Jn. 2:11; Acts 10:38)
86. The Holy Spirit came not to speak of or glorify Himself, but to speak of and glorify Jesus (Jn. 16:7-15).
87. The descent of the Holy Spirit proved the arrival of Jesus in heaven to sit at the right hand of God, thus proving three Persons (Acts 2:33-34; Jn. 7:39).
88. Jesus claimed even after the resurrection that He was not a spirit being, so He could not be the Father or the Holy Spirit who are spirit beings (Lk. 24:39; Jn. 4:24; 14:16-17,26; 15:26; 16:7-15).
89. In the last book of the Bible the Trinity is seen as working together in all things (Rev. 1:4-6; 3:1; 4:5; 5:6; 21:10; 22:17).” />
Varnel Watson
This is a good one Walter Polasik
Walter Polasik
Troy, I didn’t have a chance yet to read the entire article (it’s a lengthy one). From what I can see it really does bring out all of the references regarding the Trinity. I once did a paper on the Trinity entitled, “Echad, Yachid and the Trinity in the Old Testament”. (I also cited the comparative usage of Greek in the N.T., esp, “heis” for “one”, compound unity in Jn. 17 and elsewhere). My only problem with the above article is (predictably) #16 allegedly showing how the Son IS (not was) positionally inferior to the Father. (and, by inference, the Spirit). The reason this is a problem you already know (as we’ve been over it many times). God could not be ONE GOD if the constituent members were so radically ranked and unequal in power and eternality (or, more precisely, infinity).
The other problem I have is in the very introduction to the article. I now realize where Benny Hinn got his outrageous statement (which he claimed, on TBN at the time, as a “divine revelation”) that each person in the Trinity “has their own personal spirit, soul and body” Hinn prefaced this astounding doctrine by saying, “I’m going to shock you and maybe I should: there’s 9 of ’em!” (You see what he meant, don’t you?) But that’s classic Hinn for you. Little on substance but much shock value. However, biblically there is nothing to support this. Jesus says, “God is Spirit” (Jn. 4:24). This implies, at least to our sense of understanding, non-corporeality. Moreover, He is said to be the “Father of Spirits”. (Heb. 12:9) If you really want to “take off” on all of this you can go study Mormon doctrine on the pre-existence, Elohim making spirit-children in heaven which then await bodies to inhabit (Heb. 10:5). Coincidentally, if God has a body (spiritual or not) what are his spirit-children doing body-less? But then, Mormon theology was always a mess to begin with.
Walter Polasik
As to whether God has an actual body (i.e. looks like us), my personal inclination is that this is true. The fact that the Mormons picked up on it and made it one of their linchpins doesn’t disturb me as much. However, they speak in absolute certainty (due to Smith’s teachings) whereas I can only speculate since the Bible doesn’t give enough data on this. Moreover, the Mormons hold to tri-theism, the belief in THREE literal gods, not one. (They say God is “one” only in “unity of will”). Had we just Gen. 3:22 ALONE to go by, we might conclude tri-theism. But we have more that is said on the subject.
I just don’t like the notion that all too many Pentecostals (and Charismatics and Third-Wavers) like to take off on “flights of fancy” when speculating on things we have little information about—-and some even dare call their conclusions “revelation”. What do you think happened at Arroyo Seco at the 2nd General Conference of the Assemblies of God? Why, a brother had a “revelation” that the early believers were baptized in the name of Jesus only and that since God was said to be ONE He couldn’t possibly be THREE. And the UPCI was born. Yup.
Varnel Watson
Take your time before you respond then Walter Polasik It’s basically 89 proofs full with Bible verses from the BIBLE. Hope you’ve read it!
Apostle Stephen Okema
May you send into my e-mail the 89 proofs of triniyt and other detail teachings for the same subject.
Varnel Watson
Neil Steven Lawrence Ross Tucker would you like to talk over a few of these?
13. Jesus Christ is called the son of Abraham, David, Mary, and of God (Mt. 1:1; Mk. 1:1; 6:3). He is just as much a separate person from God as He is of these other persons.
14. Two Persons are referred to many times in the New Testament (Mt. 11:27; Lk. 23:46; Jn. 1:1-2,18; 5:19-20; 14:1-9; 16:15; 17:3,10; Acts 2:38-39; 3:13-26; Php. 2:5-11; Eph. 3:5; Col. 1:5; 2Th. 2:16-17; Tit. 2:13; Heb. 1:1-3; Rev. 20:6; 22:3).
15. Two and three Persons are mentioned in the introductions to New Testament books (Rom. 1:1-4,7; 1Cor. 1:3; Jas. 1:1; 1Pet. 1:1-3; 2Jn. 1:3; Rev. 1:1-6; etc.).
16. God is the head of Christ and thus greater than He in position (1Cor. 3:23; 11:3; 1Chr. 29:11; Jn. 14:28).
Neil Steven Lawrence
Troy Day The Trinity is the most complex being in the universe. There’s nothing like the Trinity. God himself says many times in Scripture “who will you compare Me too?“ Jesus plays various roles depending on who he is with on earth or in heaven. Son, Savior, King, sacrifice, Lamb, Lion, Friend, heavenly warrior…
None of the persons of the Trinity are greater in essence than the other. Said another way, all are equal in power, knowledge, presence, etc.
The way in which the father is greater than Jesus the Son is in the role that he plays.
Ross Tucker
Neil Steven Lawrence Lots of words and assertions, with zero scriptural support. Typical Trinitarian.
Varnel Watson
Ross Tucker how do you mean -0 scripture?
I have given you 89 solid theological points that prove the Trinity ALL accompanied and explained via hundreds of BIBLE verse I specifically pointed 3-4 points to your previous question Are you able to answer them?
the witness paradigm you present is highly invalid Your Ex/Lev scripture is OUT of context The two witnesses have to be PERSONS not multiple personality divinity as you propose
Two Persons are referred to many times in the New Testament (Mt. 11:27; Lk. 23:46; Jn. 1:1-2,18; 5:19-20; 14:1-9; 16:15; 17:3,10; Acts 2:38-39; 3:13-26; Php. 2:5-11; Eph. 3:5; Col. 1:5; 2Th. 2:16-17; Tit. 2:13; Heb. 1:1-3; Rev. 20:6; 22:3).
Ross Tucker
Troy Day You’ve given zero scriptural evidence of any Trinity.
Varnel Watson
Ross Tucker You can prove that by going through my list with hundreds of Scriptures and disprove them one by one if you’d like as presented solid evidence But until then I have hundreds of Scriptures proving the Trinity and you have 0 arguments against them That’s how it works my friend
Ross Tucker
Troy Day You’re bluffing, and I’m calling it for what it is–a bluff. You’ve given zero scriptures that support any Trinitarian concepts.
Varnel Watson
Ross Tucker so you admit you are out of ammo I am calling you out on each verse I posted 10-4
Ross Tucker
Troy Day I’ve seen no scriptural proof come from you.
Varnel Watson
Ross Tucker wow that is just not true Look at my comments above Do I need to repeat them all?
Ross Tucker
Troy Day I see zero scriptural proof in your posts
Steve Losee
amen!
Varnel Watson
indeed
Jon Sellers
I agree with the Trinity. It is clear in scripture. However, it does not mean we can argue for God having a body, soul and spirit. Here is the quote from Dake. It is anthropormorphic. It ascribes to God what he sees in man.
What we mean by Divine Trinity is that there are three separate and distinct persons in the Godhead, each one having His own personal spirit body, personal soul, and personal spirit in the same sense each human being, angel, or any other being has his own body, soul, and spirit. We mean by body, whether a spirit body or a flesh body, the house for the indwelling of the personal soul and spirit. The soul is that which feels and the spirit is that which knows.
Chris Westerman
https://www.biblicalunitarian.com/100-scriptural-arguments-for-the-unitarian-faith