Trinity and Doctrine - 4

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Trinity and Doctrine - 4 **Hypothesis:** The difference between faith as doctrinal confession versus faith as participation in the relational love of the Trinity. Let us examine this carefully according to Scripture. **1. Does the Bible Command Us to "Understand and Confess the Trinity"?** Literally: No. The word "Trinity" is not in the Bible. What exists is the experience of God acting as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — one God in three equal, eternal, and mutually loving persons. Jesus never said: "Confess that I am the Second Person of the Trinity." Rather, He said: *"Believe in God; believe also in Me."* (John 14:1) *"I am in the Father and the Father is in Me."* (John 14:11) Believing in Jesus = believing in the Father. This is not a metaphysical formula, but a relationship. **2. The Trinity in the Bible: Not Speculation, But Flowing Love** **Hypothesis:** "The Trinity speaks about how Transcendent Love becomes a reality that f...
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Why Was Jesus Baptized

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 Why Was Jesus Baptized  


According to the Bible, Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist (John 1:29-34; Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22). At that time, Jesus was a devout Jew, as He was born and raised in Jewish tradition.  


Some key points:  

1. Jesus was Jewish – He was born into a Jewish family (Luke 2:21-24), circumcised according to the Law, and worshipped in the Temple.  

2. Jesus’ baptism was not repentance for sin – John the Baptist baptized people for repentance, but Jesus was sinless (Matthew 3:14-15). His baptism was more about fulfilling God’s plan and inaugurating His ministry.  

3. Christianity did not yet exist – The Christian faith emerged after Jesus’ resurrection and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2).  


Thus, at the time of His baptism, Jesus was Jewish, and the baptism took place within the context of Jewish tradition as a sign of the beginning of His mission.


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