This post is part of my Trinity series. For full context and recommended reading order, start with the series introduction. For around 50 years I was a Christadelphian, born into that faith, baptised (into the Father, Son and Holy Spirit) at 17. At 48, I started a journey out of that tradition, leaving as a 50 year old. Now in my late 50s and Baptist, I look back on this transition with a mixture...
The Temptation of Christ
The argument that the Temptation of Christ was an indication that he was imperfect is common in Unitarian circles. This post is part of my Trinity series. For full context and recommended reading order, start with the series introduction. Flaws The bible clearly teaches in Heb 4:15 that Jesus was tempted in every way that we are, but he did not sin. This is not evidence that Jesus was imperfect...
Arguments Supporting the Doctrine of the Trinity
One of the principal arguments supporting the doctrine of the Trinity is the simple, repeated reference to the Three who make up the Godhead. The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are referred to in concert in many places in the bible. This post is part of my Trinity series. For full context and recommended reading order, start with the series introduction. At the outset, I am aware of the...
God Manifestation in a Unitarian Framework
God Manifestation in a Unitarian Framework is a huge topic and I can’t do it justice in just 750 words. I will do my best to sum it up. That’s going to be difficult because, in my former life, I would have considered myself a well versed scholar of this doctrine. This post is part of my Trinity series. For full context and recommended reading order, start with the series introduction...
The Trinity
This series of blogs explores my thinking around my transition from a form of unitarian doctrine to believing in the Trinity. The series will pursue some fairly hard core theology. We will explore my changing understanding of God as I have transitioned from Unitarian to Trinitarian theology. Obviously a core question is “Who is God?” Is God exclusively God the Father? How do God the...