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.

 

[Aaron112]

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?

Research research research. As far as known, around 186 a.d. or 168 a.d. it was first described as the Father, the Son, and Wisdom. Some years later this was changed by tradition to Father, Son, and Ghost.

 

[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.

 

[Aaron112]

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?

They did not know about this. It was added/ developed later, for better or for worse. Not all from God.

 

[Aaron112]

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

This is not in the original Scripture.

 

[NBB]

This is not in the original Scripture.

Then who added it?

 

[Aaron112]

Then who added it?

Who thinks they have authority from God to add to or take away from and to declare their word as God's Word. ?

 

[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.

 

[ozso]

Then who added it?

I'm not sure if that's known. But it only appears in newer scribed copies of the Gospel of John. Since the older copies don't have it, that makes it less likely that John himself wrote it.