As a new born-again Christian, one of the most difficult concepts to get my head around was the concept of the Trinity - the Triune God. I remember thinking, "how can one God be three people? How is that even possible? I must find out what all this means!" I have since spent the past 5 years studying the Bible and listening to hundreds of sermons and Christian's speakers, and I have come to realize that the Trinity is a key aspect to the Christian faith. I like the way Bibles.net puts it..... "The doctrine of the Trinity is essential to the Christian faith. Believing in God’s Triune being is how the church guards against false interpretations of the biblical understanding of who God is, what he is like, how he works in the world, and how he relates to us. In short, the Trinity distinguishes Christianity from all other religions. The God of the Bible is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. To take away any one of these persons is to no longer talk about the God of the Bible at all." I agree with this statement. I also agree with Allen's position in the video below - that a new believer who doesn't fully understand the Trinity yet can still receive salvation from God (this was certainly true for me), however a person who calls Jesus their Saviour, but openly rejects the Trinity - meaning they have been told about God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, but reject this Truth when they hear it - is not a true believer. They are not saved because if they reject the Trinity than they believe in a different Jesus - and there is only one Jesus Christ that has the power to save - the LORD Jesus Christ who is the Creator of the heavens and the earth - the alpha and the omega - the great "I AM'. Only the One True Living God has the power to save you and He is the God of the Bible and the God of the Bible is a Triune God (three in one). If you are having a hard time understanding this concept, I encourage you to spend time seeking out additional resources and reading His Word for yourself. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. - Matthew 7:7 Below is a study guide created by Allen Parr. It provides scripture that highlights the parts of the Bible that talk about each person in the Godhead (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). I also advise you to stay away from "doctrines of devils" (1 Timothy 4). These include (but are not limited to) the following false teachings about Christ:
These religious groups teach doctrines that are contrary to scripture; salvation is works-based, Jesus is a created being, a priest can be your mediator, adoration of Mary is acceptable, praying to saints instead of Father God is not idolatry, Jesus and Lucifer are spirit brothers, people can become Gods, hell doesn't exist, Jesus isn't God, and so much other blasphemy that it makes my head spin...... If you are a new believer, I encourage you to learn from my mistakes and stay far, far away from these groups. They will confuse you and make it difficult for you to discern truth from lies. Visit my resource section for a list of Bible-believing, born again, historical Christians. I also recommended purchasing "Another Gospel" by Alisa Childers. This book really is fantastic. It taught me so much about the authenticity of the Bible and how to respond to the popular lies peddled by false teachers. Plus the back of the book is filled with additional resources to help you on your search for Truth. Finally, Allen did one more video that I think you should watch today. It's titled, "Is Jesus Really God". Again, I want to emphasis that only God can save you - so if you call yourself a Christian, but don't believe that Jesus is God in the flesh, then who exactly are you trusting to save you? My advice? Watch the video, seek for more information, read God's Word and pray for wisdom. God bless you friend, Carmen
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The topic of our LORD's name is a stumbling block for some people and it often leads to confusion and doubt (2 tactics the enemy uses to try to weaken our faith and divide the brethren). For questions like these, I really like Allan Parr from the Beat. I think his answers to confusing questions (see his explanation for the trinity HERE) are well researched and pretty easy to understand for the laymen. As for my take? The Lord Jesus Christ is my Saviour. He is the One I know. When I call upon His name, He answers me. I think His name is precious - a Name above all Names - and I call Him Jesus. He is my King - the One I laid my life down to follow. The One I pray to see one day in paradise and hear the most beautiful sound from His lips, "well done my good and faithful servant". 💗 "I pray the enemies of God receive a "preview of hell" for the purpose of driving them to repentance, confession, and a right relationship with our Father in heaven. I pray the LORD protects my personal enemies from anything they cannot handle. I pray they will come to see the Truth and the saving Grace that can only be found in Christ Jesus. I pray that God be vindicated - that His glory be seen and acknowledged by everyone I know. Whatever must happen to me in the process - so be it - thy Will be done my King. Please save my family from themselves and the devil, and use me in anyway you must to make that happen. Praise God for His goodness, mercy, and grace. Praise God that He would leave the 99 to find the 1 who went astray. I love you Father God. Amen" ❤️ I clicked on a video and this speaker came up in it's place (someone new to me and not even in my feed). When these things happen, I know there is a message I need to hear and pray about. I haven't watched it yet, but something in my spirit told me to document this day. The description sounds very aligned with my current situation.... "What if you saw the delays in your life as a "pregnant pause" that would ultimately create the momentum that would lead to an even greater outcome than if the delay had not been there?" Whatever the reason for this pause in my life, Father God - I hope it glorifies your Name and brings the masses to the foot of Your Throne. I hope I can make you proud and one day hear, "well done. My good and faithful servant." Time to watch the episode.... “And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.” (Revelation 14:3) You were made for such a time as this family, “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14) Shine brightly for the LORD brothers and sisters in Christ - the time is now 💗 |
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