The Bible Does Not Support The Doctrine of The "Holy Trinity"

However, I personally believe you have been misinformed about the 'Holy Trinity'. I hope we can reach a conclusion at the end of this discussion. In this round, I'll be expressing how the Bible supports the Holy Trinity. What is the Holy TrinityThe "teaching is that God [the Father], Christ [who is the Son of Man], and the Holy Spirit, are all one being; they are all one person. " This could also be referred to as a triune God. It goes like this: Tri - meaning three; and Unity - meaning one; which forms "Trinity". [1] Some critics have tried to show an illustration of the Holy Trinity. One famous example is the geometrical design: The triangle, for example, has three independent sides connected to form one shape. s://www. gotquestions. org. .. ; alt="Holy Trinity" />[3]Now, this where it seems my friend and I disagree. My opponent is under the mistaken assumption that the Bible "nowhere" supports "the text" of the Holy Trinity. This is just an invalid assumption; I'll be showing why. Biblical SupportTo begin, as I assume my friend is always aware, nowhere in the Bible does it specifically state, "The one God exists in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. " However, Dave Armstrong, an active Catholic apologist, and author writes,"The Trinity is a classic case where there are few “direct” proofs, but many many deductive or indirect proofs, which can hardly be dismissed by any person who accepts the inspiration of Holy Scripture: God's revelation. " [2]Additionally, we have pretty strong evidence that the Holy Trinity is real. One such example is provided in the gospels of Matthew (28:19-20 NIV), "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. ” Examples1. Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, . . . (Cf. 61:2; Jesus applies this to Himself in Lk 4:16-30) 2. Luke 3:21-22 . . . when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, [22] and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form, as a dove, and a voice came from heaven, “Thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased. ” (Cf. Mt 3:13-17)3. John 15:26 But when the Counselor comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness to me; (cf. 14:26)4. Acts 2:33 Being, therefore, exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this which you see and hear. (Cf. 7:55)5. Romans 15:30 I appeal to you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf, (cf. Eph 2:18)6. 1 Corinthians 6:11 . . . justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God. (Cf. 1 Pet 1:2)7. 2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Examples (2)Additionally, "equivalent characteristics in many respects are applied to all three Divine Persons, this sort of thing occurs over and over in the Bible:" [4] 1. Who raised Jesus from the dead? Well, it was God the Father (Gal 1:1; 1 Thess 1:10); it was also Jesus Himself (Jn 2:19; 10:17-18); and it was the Holy Spirit (Rom 8:11). 2. Who gave the new covenant? The Father (Jer 31:33-34); Jesus (Heb 8:1-13; 10:29; 12:24; 13:20); the Holy Spirit (Heb 10:15-17). 3. Who sanctifies believers? The Father (1 Thess 5:23); Jesus (Heb 13:12); the Holy Spirit (1 Pet 1:2). 4. Who is the creator? The Father (Gen 1:1; Is 44:24; Acts 17:24; Eph 3:9); Jesus (Jn 1:3; Col 1:16; Heb 1:8, 10); the Holy Spirit (Job 33:4). Conclusion I've provided Biblical evidence (with the help of Dave Armstrong's work) that shows that Trinity could very well exist. I'll be very intrigued by your response. References1. . https://www.everystudent.com...;2. . https://www.gotquestions.org...;3. Ibid (Picture) 4. . http://www.ncregister.com...;Note: All examples were provided by Dave Armstrong