Final Flashcards
2 Cor. 3:17
Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty
1 Tim. 2:5
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus
Jam. 2:19
Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
Jn. 20:28
Thomas answered and said unto him, my Lord and my God
What two things does “Father/Son” language in the NT show?
What God did as deity and what He did in his humanity
Prove Jesus is not having a conversation with another person in the trinity on the cross by showing what He is quoting.
Psalm 22
What is Jesus saying will happen through His suffering?
Through His suffering, He will reign
What are the two major questions you ask almost all “passages of distinction” that prove the distinction is about the human/divine relationship not persons in the trinity?
Where is the Holy Ghost, and can they still be co-equal beings in the passage
Prove that Jesus’ prayers cannot be about a trinity explaining why the essence of the doctrine of the trinity would be violated?
Co-equality
What is the key characteristic of God’s nature that helps us understand the baptism of Christ has nothing to do with a trinity?
God is omnipresent, so He can be anywhere, anytime, simultaneously
What are the words of Jesus Himself that answer why He was baptized?
To fulfill all righteousness
Who learned who Jesus was at His baptism?
John and the people of Israel
According to the Bible who was the dove a sign for?
John the Baptist
The dove descending represented what symbolically?
The anointing
What three roles did Jesus come to fulfill in His ministry?
Prophet, priest, and king
Who was washed at the entrance of their office in the OT (Ex. 29:4)?
Priests
Who was anointed with oil at the beginning of their role, ministry, or office in
OT?
Prophets, priests, and kings
Who would be anointed similarly as the prophets, priests, and kings according to OT prophecy?
Jesus/ The Messiah
The Hebrew word “Messiah” and the Greek word “Christ” both mean which of the following?
Anointed one
How old was the minimum age of entrance into the priesthood (Num. 4:3, 23-30)
30
How old was Jesus at His baptism?
30
What was Jesus being baptised into according to major Trinitarian scholars like McGrath, Kostenberger, Kellm, and Blomberg?
His ministry
Who was the voice a sign for at Jesus’ baptism according to Scripture
Israel/the people
When the voice from heaven says “This is my beloved son” what is it quoting
Psalm 2
What is the significance of the term “beloved son” when applied to Jesus at His baptism?
It is part of the coronation Psalm showing Jesus is the King
Where does the phrase “in whom I am well pleased” come from?
Isaiah 42
What does the phrase “in who I am well pleased” point out Jesus also came to be?
The suffering servant
What does the total phrase “This is my beloved son in who I am well pleased” show about Jesus ministry?
Through the suffering, He will reign
Why did God use the voice to announce Himself as man?
Because Jesus came to make no reputation of himself, and by announcing it through the voice of God, it drew the attention to the deity and not humanity.
What two OT images are represented in Phil. 2:5-11?
Adam and the suffering servant
What role did Jesus have to fulfill to save us?
Suffering servant
How does Phil. 2:5-11 show the language of exaltation is about the man Jesus and refutes the doctrine of co-equality?
Because He shall be exalted than higher than ever before
What two witnesses does Jesus say testify of the truthfulness of His ministry?
God and perfect man
What is the best way to reach a trinitarian?
Show them that all three are the same spirit
List scripture to explain whether Jesus is in the godhead or is the godhead in Jesus?
Col 2:9
How does the “trinitarian shield” help us in witnessing by moving us to a more specific starting point of conversation?
It shows that they already believe in one God, and already believe that Jesus is God. We should start by showing them how the three are all on Spirit.
Refute using Scripture the trinitarian claim “The Son is not the Father incarnate.”
John 14:8-11, Isa. 9:6
Refute using Scripture the trinitarian claim “The Holy Spirit is not Jesus.”
Eph. 4:6
Refute using Scripture the trinitarian claim, “The Father is not the Holy Spirit.”
Jhn 14, 17, 18
When did the trinity become fully developed in history?
381 A.D
What two things does the development of the trinity prove about the doctrine?
It’s not Biblical and was developed later by men, otherwise it would’ve been mentioned in the epistles.
How did Jesus pray according to Scripture (Heb. 5:7)?
In the days of His flesh
Can god pray to god and yet still remain god in trinitarian thought?
No
What basic idea of the trinity would it violate if Jesus prayed as anything but man?
Co-equality- which god is asking which for help? Who has more power?
What submitted to the Father in the garden of Gethsemane?
The human/fleshly will
If one divine person was praying to another divine person in the garden what would the struggle be between?
Between two divine wills
How did the son exist before creation?
In the plan, mind, or logos of God
When Jesus prays “Father glorify me with the glory that I had with you before the world was…” what glory is Jesus speaking of and how do you know?
Glory as the Messiah, and because He is praying
According to the Bible how was the Son sent (Gal. 4:4)?
Made of a woman
How do you know the Bible’s use of “sent” or “sent from heaven” does not mean sent as an eternal person from heaven, but only commissioned or sent as an agent of heaven?
The word apostle is used- also used of the angel Gabriel. Means sent from God
What is the major flaw of arguing for the trinity based on the idea that God could not be a god of love and show the capacity of relationship before He created unless He existed as a trinity?
It starts with philosophy
Could God have loved us before we were ever created?
Yes, through foreknowledge
Is there one Scripture in the entire Bible that says the Spirit loves the Father, or the Father loves the Spirit?
Nope
What does the above prove regarding love between the Father and Son?
It’s a love between humanity and deity
Jn 5:19 says, “The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.” What does this distinction point to and how do you know?
The difference between humanity and deity and because it would violate co-equality
What were the two witness Jesus pointed out that testified of His ministry?
God and flesh
How many witnesses did the OT call for and why is this significant in disproving the trinity?
2, but 3 is preferable. So if there is a trinity, why wasn’t the third being mentioned?
The following verses show plural usage referring to the Father and Jesus, how do we know it’s not proving a trinity? ”If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also” (Jn 8:19); “The Father hath not left me alone (Jn 8:29); “He that hateth me hateth my Father also” (Jn 15:23); “Now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father” (Jn 15:24); and “I am not alone, because the Father is with me” (Jn 16:32).
Where’s the Holy Ghost?
2 Jn 9 states, “He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.” What is the doctrine of Christ and how do you know this is not about a trinity?
Where’s the Holy Ghost?
What does Jn 14:23 mean when it says, “Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”
It’s not literal. We can’t approach the full glory of God without a mediator, Jesus.
How do we know Jn. 14:23 is not about a trinity?
Where’s the Holy Ghost?
Jn 17:21-22 says, “That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one.” What does this verse show?
That we are all baptised into one body, and shows the importance of Jesus name baptism
How do you know Jn 17:21-22 (see above) is not about a trinity?
Where’s the Holy Ghost?
What does the Bible show when it says there is “…one mediator between men & God, the man Christ Jesus.” (I Tim 2:5)?
The man Jesus- God wrapped in flesh- and it shows the importance of Jesus name baptism
When Jesus says no one comes “…to the Father but by me.” (Jesus - Jn 14:6) what is He showing?
We need Him as the redeemer and shows the importance of Jesus name baptism
According to Scripture who do we receive when we receive Christ (2 Jn 9)?
The father and son, but apparently not the trinity
What is 2 Jn 9 not about?
The Holy Ghost
2 Cor 5:19 says,”To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself” not whom?
Not the Holy Ghost
When Scripture makes a distinction about the Father and Son what distinction is it making?
Offices, modes, roles
Can you argue that the “right hand of God” is a literal place from Scripture?
No
What is the “Right hand of God” if it is clearly not physical?
The figurative place of power
Who did David say was always at his right hand?
The Lord
Who does Ps. 109:31 say the LORD is always by on their right hand?
The poor
What does Bernard Ramm a trinitarian scholar admit about the phrase “right hand of God”?
It’s not literal
What did Stephen see in Acts 7?
The glory of God
Who did Stephen pray to when Scripture says he “called on God”?
Lord Jesus
When looking at 2 Cor 13:14 which says, “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.” what is important to remember?
Trinity is not mentioned
When 2 Cor. 13:14 says, “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ…” what does this point to?
Grace can only come thorugh the sacrifice of Jesus, and is the only way to God
When 2 Cor. 13:14 says, “…and the love of God…” what does this show?
God is love and purposed that plan from the beginning
When 2 Cor. 13:14 says, “…and the communion of the Holy Ghost…” what does this show?
The baptism of the Holy Ghost is essential and is part of communing with the Church
Why are there confusing verses in the Bible?
Because the Trinity was invented in 381 A.D. They weren’t confusing before that.
Why is it hard for some to see the Oneness of God if it is so plain in Scripture?
Because they have the lenses of 381 philosophy on and are not reading the OT into the NT
Development of the Trinity What age/event: Language much like the NT (Father/Son). But the Spirit and the Son are used interchangeably.
Post-Apostolic Age (AD 90-140
Development of the Trinity What age/event: Jesus is not co-equal with the Father and the Spirit is lesser or used to speak of the Father or Son interchangeable.
Greek Apologists (AD 130-180)
Development of the Trinity What age/event: The major contributions to the trinity were the ideas of one God in three persons, coinage of the word “trinity”, and the idea of personalities in the Godhead. Language of One God in 3 persons (some still said 2), but neither Son or Spirit are co-equal.
Old Catholic Age (AD 170-325)
Development of the Trinity What age/event: Finally the Son is eternal, not created, but the Spirit is not seen as a person fully yet.
The Council of Nicea 325 AD
Development of the Trinity What age/event: Added to its creed the full, coequal, coeternal, consubstantial deity of the Holy Spirit. This is the 1st notion of a real trinity as defined today
The Council of Constantinople 381 AD
Identity or Distinction? Jn 5:19 Jesus says, “The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise.”
Distinction
Identity or Distinction? Jn 5:30 Jesus says, “I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.”
Distinction
Identity or Distinction? Jn. 8:28, “Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things.”
Distinction
Identity or Distinction? Matt. 28:18 Jesus says, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.”
Distinction
Identity or Distinction? In Jn 14:28 Jesus says, “Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.”
Distinction
Identity or Distinction? 1 Cor 11:3, “But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.”
Distinction
Identity or Distinction? Deut. 6:4, “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:”
Identity
Identity or Distinction? Is. 9:6, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Identity
Identity or Distinction? Is. 44:24, “Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;”
Identity
Identity or Distinction? Jn. 10:30, “I and my Father are one.”
Identity
Identity or Distinction? Col. 2:9, “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.”
Identity
Identity or Distinction? Jn. 1:1, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
Identity
