Blaine wrote: > I suppose as Jeff might have indicated, I always > thought it meant three expressions of the same > person, and that it was a doctrine peculiar to > Protestant religions, based upon some council > held during the reformation. (:>) I think > that is what I have understood, at least. > But if it means three separate persons, I would > agree with that.
The doctrine that says God is three expressions of the same person is known as Sabellianism. In modern times, it is called Oneness Doctrine. Although a few Protestant denominations have this perspective, it is considered heresy by Orthodox Trinitarians. The Trinity doctrine lies midway between Arianism on one end, that makes Jesus only a man who is worthy of worship, and Sabellianism on the other end which makes Jesus another expression of the One God. Note that during the reformation, one of the chief accusations against Michael Servetus was that he denied the Trinity, claiming that God was one person and not three. He believed that Jesus was God, another expression of that One God. John Calvin, a significant Protestant reformer I think you would agree, played a role in the Protestant town of Geneva burning this man at the stake for holding this view of the Godhead. Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
