Trinitarianism: Definition

Definition

For an accurate definition let me start by quoting one of my favorite living theologians, author, and Bible teacher Arnold Fruchtenbaum. It is primarily Dr. Fruchtenbaum’s teaching that has both influenced and inspired this segment of Systematic Theology, his teaching ministry is also the reason I love, Love, LOVE Systematic Theology.

“There is only One God, but in the unity of the Godhead there are three eternal and coequal persons. They are the same in substance or essence, but distinct in subsistence or existence.

God is three persons in one essence. The Divine essence subsists wholly and indivisibly, simultaneously and eternally, in Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Try to explain it, you loose your mind. Try to deny it, you loose your soul.” (Fruchtenbaum)

Before we prove, the accuracy of this statement from the Bible I want to make sure we understand what Trinitarianism is not. I will do this on the next post if God permits. In the mean time chew on this for a while.

Brother John