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Some churches have (for good reason) become obsesed with Jesus. But the Father and Holy spirit exist as well. Jesus Said we must go out babtising in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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Jehovah's witnesses are one of only a few religions that do not teach the trinity. here is a link that explains their beliefs on the issue... http://watchtower.org/e/ti/article_03.htm
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the doctrine of the trinity was not considered a church teaching until over 300 years after jesus christ died. there was much debate about this doctrine. the first century christians, that included jesus followers, did not believe in the trinity. this doctrine is not supported by the bible. most people that believe what their religion teaches on this doctrine have been led to believe in this but not because the bible teaches it. it is due to misrepresentations of the bible and erroneous conclusions. Jehovah's Witnesses are the only christian religion that do not teach this as a biblical doctrine. simply because of the above stated. there are certain scriptures that have been distorted in some bibles (including the king james) in support of this doctrine. however, deep research of this subject has proven that the earliest manuscripts of the bible do not include these. one example is 1john 5:7 it says: "for there are three that bear record in heaven, the father, the word, and the holy ghost: and these three are one." it has been determined that this scripture was not in the earlier manuscripts before the sixteenth century. the bible cannot support each viewpoint, as it would then contradict itself. Jehovah is not a God of confusion. for more information go to www.watchtower.org
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Neither the word "Trinity", nor the express doctrine is found in the Bible. The doctrine developed overtime, back in the 3rd and forth Centuries. Many, if not most, organizations professing Christianity do accept the Trinity as part of their OFFICIAL church doctrine. However, I've spoken to a number of people over the years who were active members of their church and were not familiar with this teaching. Several were sufficiently curious to approach their pastor and ask about it, one found out this was part of church doctrine only when she was studying to become an ordained minister. There are certain texts offered as proof, but on closer examination they are not. John 1:1, 2:“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.” (KJ, Dy, JB, NAB use similar wording.) However, NW reads: “In the beginning the Word was, and the Word was with God, and the Word was a god. This one was in the beginning with God.” Which translation of John 1:1, 2 agrees with the context? John 1:18 says: “No one has ever seen God.” Verse 14 clearly says that “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us . . . we have beheld his glory" (For a better understanding of the Greek grammar involved in John 1:1 Google "Jason BeDuhn" author of "Truth in Translation") Example: "I and the Father are one" - John 10:30 Did Jesus mean that he and his father were literally ONE person? (Or perhaps, unified in thought and purpose?) (John 17:20,22) “I make request, not concerning these only, but also concerning those putting faith in me through their word; ,... IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY BE ONE JUST AS WE ARE ONE. - These are only two examples of texts offered in support of the Trinity. However, it's noteworthy that if one reads the scriptures with no PRECONCEIVED notion they will not find the Trinity in the Bible.
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