Brief Summary
This video discusses the doctrine of the Trinity, contrasting it with the belief in three distinct Gods (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). It examines biblical passages and the writings of Ellen G. White, arguing that while she acknowledged the distinct persons within the Godhead, she did not explicitly teach the Trinity. The video asserts that the Bible actually teaches the existence of three separate Gods, not one God in three persons, and critiques the Seventh-day Adventist Church's stance on the Trinity.
- The Trinity doctrine is not found in the Old or New Testament.
- Ellen G. White recognized distinct persons within the Godhead (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) but did not teach the Trinity.
- The Bible teaches the existence of three distinct Gods: Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit.
Introduction
The program "Maghanda kang salubungin ang iyong Diyos" aims to reveal truths from the word of God, necessary for understanding as believers await the return of the Lord. Previous studies have identified the Trinity as a doctrine originating from Babylonian religion, adopted by the Roman Catholic Church and later by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, despite the anti-Trinitarian views of its pioneers. The video aims to analyze quotations from Ellen G. White, often used to support the Trinity, arguing they are misinterpretations.
The Trinity Doctrine in the Roman Catholic Church
The Ministry of Theology, a Roman Catholic Church publication, states that the Trinity doctrine is not found in either the Old or New Testament. The video affirms this, stating that the Bible does not provide evidence that the Trinity doctrine was taught by God. Instead, the doctrine originated in Babylon and was mixed with Christianity, leading many, including the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to accept it despite its lack of biblical basis.
Analysis of Ellen G. White's Writings
The Seventh-day Adventist Church uses quotations from Ellen G. White to support the belief in the Trinity. One such quote from Evangelism, page 613, states that the Father and the Son each have a personality and that Christ declared, "I and my father are one," but came to the world in human form. This is interpreted to mean that the Father and Christ have separate personas, aligning with the Trinity doctrine of one God in three persons. Another quote from Evangelism, page 615, mentions "three living persons of heavenly trio," which is also used to support the Trinity. However, the video argues that while Ellen G. White acknowledged the distinct persons of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, she never explicitly taught the Trinity doctrine.
The Eternal Dignitaries of the Trinity
The heading "The Eternal Dignitaries of the Trinity" in Evangelism, page 616, is often cited as proof that Ellen G. White taught the Trinity. However, this heading was added by Dr. Prom, who compiled Evangelism from Ellen G. White's writings. Dr. Prom, a minister in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, aimed to convince the anti-Trinitarian Colombian Union Conference that Ellen G. White approved of the Trinity. The original manuscript release, volume 16, page 204, does not contain the word "Trinity," indicating that it was added later to promote the doctrine.
Biblical Perspective on the Three Persons
The video references 1 John 5:7-8, which mentions three that bear record in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost, and these three are one. It also cites Matthew 3:16-17, describing Christ's baptism where the Spirit descended like a dove and a voice from heaven declared, "This is my beloved Son." These passages indicate that Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Father are distinct persons. The video refutes the oneness doctrine, which claims that Christ is the Father, asserting that there are three separate persons within the Godhead.
The Three Gods: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
The video argues that if there are three distinct persons, then there are three distinct Gods: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. John 17:1-3 is cited, where Jesus refers to the Father as the "only true God." John 1:1-3 and 14 state that the Word (Jesus Christ) was with God and was God, indicating that Jesus is also a God. 1 Timothy 3:16 states that God was manifest in the flesh, referring to Jesus Christ. Acts 5:1-4 describes Ananias lying to the Holy Ghost, which Peter equates to lying to God, thus establishing the Holy Spirit as a God. Therefore, the video concludes that the Bible teaches the existence of three Gods, not a Trinity.
Conclusion
The video concludes that the Bible does not teach the Trinity doctrine. Instead, it teaches the existence of three distinct Gods: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. It encourages listeners to abandon the belief in one God with three persons, which it identifies as a falsehood. The video asserts that Ellen G. White correctly identified the three persons within the Godhead, but the Trinity doctrine is a misinterpretation.
