How do we know the doctrine of the Trinity is true?
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The doctrine of the Trinity is based on God's self-revelation in Scripture, which presents Him as one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The truth of the Trinity is primarily found in the revelation of God through His Word. Passages like Matthew 28:19 instruct believers to baptize 'in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost,' affirming this triune nature. The uniqueness of God's being as both one and three cannot be fully comprehended by human reasoning, yet it is essential to understanding His nature as depicted in Scripture. Any analogy attempting to simplify the Trinity often leads to errors, emphasizing that God must be understood on His own terms as He has revealed Himself.
Scripture References:
Matthew 28:19, John 14:26, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Matthew 1:20, Hebrews 1:8, 1 John 5:7, John 17:3, Matthew 3:16-17, Numbers 6:24-26, John 1:14
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