Why is the Trinity never explained, described, or mentioned in all of Scripture?

[Runningman]

As the subject suggests, I want to ask about the Trinity. Given that the Trinity is never explained, described, or mentioned in the Bible then why do you believe in it?

 

[Reluctant Theologian]

As the subject suggests, I want to ask about the Trinity. Given that the Trinity is never explained, described, or mentioned in the Bible then why do you believe in it?

What version of Trinitarian belief are you referring to? The one of Tertullian (who coined the Latin term 'trinitas' first) (+/- 213 CE) ? The one in the Nicene Creed (325 CE), the one in the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed (381 CE), or the one reflected by the Athanasian Creed (5-6th century CE) and the Scutum Fidei (12th century CE) ?

 

[David Lamb]

As the subject suggests, I want to ask about the Trinity. Given that the Trinity is never explained, described, or mentioned in the Bible then why do you believe in it?

I think there are various words and phrases Christians use that are not found in the bible, but that doesn't make them unbiblical. For instance, "Prayer meeting" is not in the bible, but the idea of believers meeting together for prayer is. Then, Christians often talk about "gospel outreach," another phrase that isn't in the bible, but the idea of reaching out with the gospel certainly is. It's the same with "Trinity." The word isn't in the bible, but the idea of the one God existing in 3 Persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, certainly is.

 

[Gregory Thompson]

As the subject suggests, I want to ask about the Trinity. Given that the Trinity is never explained, described, or mentioned in the Bible then why do you believe in it?

You know, the word dinosaur is not in the bible, but a very "brontosaurus" like animal is described in the book of Job called behemoth.

Trinity is a core experience for people who have been born again by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus prayed to the Father to those who would believe "may they be one as we are one"

The trinity is not just a concept, but a core aspect to Christian spirituality.

 

[JEBofChristTheLord]

As the subject suggests, I want to ask about the Trinity. Given that the Trinity is never explained, described, or mentioned in the Bible then why do you believe in it?

The word "trinity" is never to be found in the Holy Scriptures. The word has been in at least some use in churches for eighteen hundred years, and so those of the churches that demand respect for years, especially regardless of what people did in those years, will demand that that word be used. The word "trinity" can be used in ways that agree with the Holy Scriptures, and ways that do not. As for me, in my own devotion to God and everything He has quoted Himself saying into Holy Scripture, I shall not use words to describe Him, that He does not Himself use. I shall not consider, that any other words are good enough, holy enough, to deserve this. We are to learn to rightly divide the Word of Truth. It is to be rightly divided.

 

[Lukaris]

1 John 5:7 is the general scripture source for the Trinity as the fulfillment of Deuteronomy 6:4. The Gospel of John chapters 14, 15, & 16 explain the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit as God.

 

[Maria Billingsley]

As the subject suggests, I want to ask about the Trinity. Given that the Trinity is never explained, described, or mentioned in the Bible then why do you believe in it?

It is in scripture. Isaiah explained it.

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

These verses are usually overlooked when speaking of the Trinity.

Be blessed.

 

[Clare73]

As the subject suggests, I want to ask about the Trinity. Given that the Trinity is never explained, described, or mentioned in the Bible then why do you believe in it?

We don't find the word "Trinity" in the Bible.

But we do find the Trinity presented by Jesus in Mt 28:19, and elsewhere.

Why is that specific word so necessary to you?

We also don't find the word "sovereign" in the Bible, so why do we believe God is sovereign?
You might start with Da 4:35.

 

[NBB]

For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.

 

[Runningman]

Thank you all for your thoughtful answers, but I didn't see the question fully addressed. While it's true that something does not need to be explicitly named in order for it to be described, but why is the Trinity never explained or described in the Bible? For example, God is never described as three, or three-in-one, nor does the Bible say God is the "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." With something as important who God is, why did they not mention who God is using the Trinitarian formula?

 

[JEBofChristTheLord]

Thank you all for your thoughtful answers, but I didn't see the question fully addressed. While it's true that something does not need to be explicitly named in order for it to be described, but why is the Trinity never explained or described in the Bible? For example, God is never described as three, or three-in-one, nor does the Bible say God is the "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." With something as important who God is, why did they not mention who God is using the Trinitarian formula?

Because any trinitarian formula is not important enough. What is truly and entirely important, is given in Holy Scripture.

 

[2PhiloVoid]

As the subject suggests, I want to ask about the Trinity. Given that the Trinity is never explained, described, or mentioned in the Bible then why do you believe in it?

It's implied by the language used, even if that language doesn't offer us a comprehensive explanation.

 

[Gregory Thompson]

Thank you all for your thoughtful answers, but I didn't see the question fully addressed. While it's true that something does not need to be explicitly named in order for it to be described, but why is the Trinity never explained or described in the Bible? For example, God is never described as three, or three-in-one, nor does the Bible say God is the "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." With something as important who God is, why did they not mention who God is using the Trinitarian formula?

The Trinity is the nature of God. The place God exists is separate from this dimension, and the physical laws function differently than in this world. This is why we pray "your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven."

The Trinity can only be understood from the parable of those transformed spiritually by being born again. Once someone matures spiritually enough, the trinity starts to make sense.

The bible infers the concept of the trinity, but does not speak of it in detail since only those who who have been transformed spiritually will understand that part anyway. The written teachings appeal to the mind of the physical brain, which cannot perceive or understand spiritual things, so only basic matters are explained there.

 

[ozso]

As the subject suggests, I want to ask about the Trinity. Given that the Trinity is never explained, described, or mentioned in the Bible then why do you believe in it?

The Trinity is the name given for the conclusion reached regarding the nature of God that's found in several passages of scripture. In putting those passages together we see the triune (three in one) nature of God.

 

[stevevw]

Thank you all for your thoughtful answers, but I didn't see the question fully addressed. While it's true that something does not need to be explicitly named in order for it to be described, but why is the Trinity never explained or described in the Bible? For example, God is never described as three, or three-in-one, nor does the Bible say God is the "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." With something as important who God is, why did they not mention who God is using the Trinitarian formula?

I think because God is both not the Father, Son and Holy spirit as a witness but all have the exact same divine nature. The Holy spirits the hard part to understand and I can see how the early church thought of this as a ghost. Because it sort of seems like the spirit of Christ. Except the holy spirit is alive and interacts like you would think a spirit would lol.

There are verses that mention all thress as entities or expressions of God. But there is also verses that imply there is really only God the father and Son as sitting on the throne. As Jesus sent the Holy spirit in His place to remind people about His teachings, convict sinners and tell believers what is yet to come (John 16:13) I am not surte this will be the same role when in heaven as this job will be completed. I think the holy spirit will be in fullness and as one with the Father and Son in heaven. Perhaps as the word continually radiating Christ as King in glory of the Father.

Now this is just spectulation for the most part because we don't know. Paul mentions Christ the Son as our example on earth in this realm of how we must submit like Christ did to HIs father. So thats out door into a glimpse of the mystery Paul talks about within the body of Christ and how this relates to Christ making us all one.

It is a mystery and it takes a lot of reading and though and prayer. The Word was made flesh and in Jesus we can see His example and connect ourselves into the Godhead through His example and teacihings to better understand. To somewhere ground things from our perspective through Christ the doorway to God through the Holy spirit.

I think as mere mortals we are seeing in part as to Gods Kingdom. Eventually we will know fully even as we are known.

 

[Lukaris]

In defense of the Trinitarian passage of 1 John 5:7.

https://www.tbsbibles.org/page/1John5verse7and8?srsltid=AfmBOoqS52sLw8lickR_kX3e1FyHkaYKVKdZa5Hu24VQrTeeR0SVu86B

1 John 5:7 - Textus Receptus

textus-receptus.com

 

[tharkun73]

 

[ViaCrucis]

As the subject suggests, I want to ask about the Trinity. Given that the Trinity is never explained, described, or mentioned in the Bible then why do you believe in it?

1) The material substance of the doctrine of the Trinity is grounded in Scripture.

2) The idea that something has to be explicitly stated or spelled out in the Bible for it to be true and credible is a concept that is alien to the entire Christian experience and enterprise. There isn't a single Christian, of any perusasion or any kind, that actually operates with this as a consistent metric of "doing" theology. Case in point: No where in the Bible do we have the Canon of the Bible "explained, described, or mentioned"--the very existence of the Bible, as a Canon of Scripture, is itself extra-biblical.

3) Christian faith is grounded in Jesus Christ, His Person and Work and Teaching, and the ministry and teaching of the Apostles, which by the power of the Holy Spirit made others disciples and believers in this same Jesus; this Christian faith is the communal possession of the Church of Jesus Christ, and the Scriptures which the Church has received, believed, and confessed as Holy--i.e. the Bible--is the Chief Witness of this faith. Among Christians the precise relationship of Scripture within the Sensus Fidei is not monolithic and uniform; but speaking as a Lutheran, the Lutheran Confession is that Scripture alone (Sola Scriptura) is the Unruled Rule (Norma Normans) which governs the whole of Christian life, faith, and practice. That is, that which is contrary to Scripture must be rejected, for Scripture rules over all else; that all else, when and because it is faithful and ruled over by Scripture, is called the Ruled Rule (Norma Normata), and is to be believed, received, and confessed because it is faithful--it is faithful to Scripture, faithful to the teaching of Christ and the Apostles, faithful to the whole work and provenance of God who has, from the beginning, working all things toward that good end which is in Christ for the whole world.

So I believe the Trinity because:

1) It is biblical.

2) It is Christian.

3) It is true.

-CryptoLutheran

 

[Radagast]

As the subject suggests, I want to ask about the Trinity. Given that the Trinity is never explained, described, or mentioned in the Bible then why do you believe in it?

The Bible says a lot of things about God, about Jesus, and about the Holy Spirit.

The doctrine of the Trinity resulted from unifying those statements.

I encourage you to read the rules of this forum. In them, you will find Bible verses supporting each line of the Nicene Creed.

 

[Clare73]

Thank you all for your thoughtful answers, but I didn't see the question fully addressed. While it's true that something does not need to be explicitly named in order for it to be described, but why is the Trinity never explained or described in the Bible? For example, God is never described as three, or three-in-one, nor does the Bible say God is the "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." With something as important who God is, why did they not mention who God is using the Trinitarian formula?

Why should it?

It is nevertheless presented, in the way God chose to present it.

Is God governed by the 21st-century mind?
Are we in charge of how his truth should be revealed?