In a recent discussion on the Trinity, I was asked whether the name YHWH can function adjectivally to support my Monarchical Trinitarian perspective—specifically, that the Father being YHWH by name does not preclude Jesus from being YHWH by predication (i.e., adjectivally). To support this view, notice what these anti-Christian Jews say about Deuteronomy 6:4, theContinue reading “YHWH – Noun and Adjective”
Category Archives: Answering Objections to the Trinity
The Holy Spirit is the 3rd Person of the Trinity
Personification A key question in this discussion is how to recognize genuine personification in Scripture. Normally, personification is evident when something is described in a way that cannot possibly be taken literally—when inanimate or abstract things are said to act like persons. We instinctively recognize such language, say a rock crying out, as figurative. However,Continue reading “The Holy Spirit is the 3rd Person of the Trinity”
Revelation 1:1 – Is Jesus Ignorant?
Revelation 1:1 opens with the words: “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place.” At first glance, this raises a serious theological question. If Jesus is fully divine and therefore omniscient, how can God “give” Him revelation? Does this imply that Jesus lacked knowledge? ThisContinue reading “Revelation 1:1 – Is Jesus Ignorant?”
What does “Only-Begotten” mean?
The Nineteenth-Century Shift in Translating Monogenēs In the 19th century, a Protestant named B. F. Westcott wrote a work on why the word “monogenes” doesn’t mean “Only Begotten” but “unique” or “one of a kind” or something similar which omits the concept of begetting. He came to this conclusion by asserting that “monogenes” is composedContinue reading “What does “Only-Begotten” mean?”
How many Gods died on the cross? And how many Gods didn’t?
A False Dilemma: The Anti-Trinitarian Sleight of Hand One of the most common rhetorical traps used by anti-Trinitarians takes the form of a seemingly clever dilemma. It is often framed like this: How many Gods died on the cross, and how many did not? At first glance, the question appears to force Trinitarians into aContinue reading “How many Gods died on the cross? And how many Gods didn’t?”
God made Jesus Lord? – Acts 2:36
Acts 2:36 stands as one of the most theologically dense declarations in Peter’s Pentecost sermon: “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.” Anti-Trinitarians latch on this verse stating that Jesus cannot be God because He is made Lord,Continue reading “God made Jesus Lord? – Acts 2:36”
How Was Jesus “Made Perfect”? – Hebrews 2:10; 5:9
Two passages in Hebrews describe Jesus as being “made perfect”: Hebrews 2:10: “…to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.” Hebrews 5:9: “And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.” The Greek verb behind these phrases—τελειόω (teleo)—can sound confusing when applied to Jesus. Since ChristianContinue reading “How Was Jesus “Made Perfect”? – Hebrews 2:10; 5:9”
Why Did Jesus Ask, “Who Touched Me?” – Mark 5:25-34
Mark 5:25–34 (WEB) 25 A certain woman, who had an issue of blood for twelve years,26 and had suffered many things by many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was no better, but rather grew worse,27 having heard the things concerning Jesus, came up behind him in the crowd and touched hisContinue reading “Why Did Jesus Ask, “Who Touched Me?” – Mark 5:25-34”
Jesus is the Holy Spirit? – 2 Corinthians 3:17
2 Corinthians 3:17 – Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. The Oneness Pentacostal Modalists assert that this passage unambiguously proves that Jesus is the Holy Spirit. However, this passage is far from unambiguous. As a matter of fact. this passage is actually a Trinitarian passage. There is no contextualContinue reading “Jesus is the Holy Spirit? – 2 Corinthians 3:17”
Does Jesus’ Temptation prove He is not God? – James 1:13?
The Bible says that God cannot be tempted: James 1:13 – “Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: Yet Jesus was tempted for 40 days: Matthew 4:1 – “Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit intoContinue reading “Does Jesus’ Temptation prove He is not God? – James 1:13?”
Jesus has a God? – John 20:17
John 20:17 (KJV):“Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.” This passage often raises a challenge: If Jesus is truly God, how canContinue reading “Jesus has a God? – John 20:17”
Genesis 22:12 – Angel is Ignorant?
Hilary of Potiers, On The Trinity, Book 9, paragraph 63 says: 63. Whenever God says that He does not know, He professes ignorance indeed, but is not under the defect of ignorance. It is not because of the infirmity of ignorance that He does not know, but because it is not yet the time to speak, or the divine Plan to act. Thus HeContinue reading “Genesis 22:12 – Angel is Ignorant?”
Zechariah 1:11-17 – Angel is Ignorant?
Is the Angel Ignorant in Zechariah 1:11–17? A Closer Look at Divine Intercession Objective: Does Zechariah 1:11–17 portray the Angel of the LORD as ignorant of God’s purposes? At first glance, Zechariah 1:12 can raise questions about the knowledge of the Angel of the LORD: “Then the Angel of the LORD said, ‘O LORD ofContinue reading “Zechariah 1:11-17 – Angel is Ignorant?”
Colossians 1:15 – Jesus, the Firstborn
Introduction One of the most debated phrases in Colossians 1:15 is the description of Jesus as “the firstborn of all creation.” Some argue that this phrase means Jesus is a created being, the first of all creation. However, a closer examination of the biblical context reveals that firstborn often refers to rank, supremacy, and authority,Continue reading “Colossians 1:15 – Jesus, the Firstborn”
Revelation 3:14 – Jesus, the First Creature?
Table of Contents I. Archē in Revelation 3:14: “Beginning” or “Ruler”? II. Jesus as God in Revelation Archē in Revelation 3:14: “Beginning” or “Ruler”? In Revelation 3:14, Christ is described as “the archē of God’s creation”. Interestingly, the Greek term archē has sparked much debate among translators and scholars due to its wide range ofContinue reading “Revelation 3:14 – Jesus, the First Creature?”
Proverbs 8:22 – Jesus, the Wisdom of God
Jesus as the Wisdom of God In the opening chapters of Proverbs, Wisdom is personified as one who was present with God from the very beginning. Proverbs 8:22 declares, “The Lord possessed me at the beginning of His way, before His works of old.” This striking statement has long drawn the attention of theologians, especiallyContinue reading “Proverbs 8:22 – Jesus, the Wisdom of God”
Mark 10:18 – Jesus is not Good?
Table of Contents “Why Do You Call Me Good?” — A Closer Look at Mark 10:18 and the Deity of Christ Mark 10:18 (NASB): “And Jesus said to him, ‘Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone.’” This verse has long been the subject of scrutiny, particularly from critics andContinue reading “Mark 10:18 – Jesus is not Good?”