Is the Doctrine of the Trinity Necessary?
Trinity is defined as the union of three divine persons (or hypostases), the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in one divinity, so that all the three are one God as to substance, but three Persons (or hypostases as to individuality)."Many might find the whole doctrine of trinity a very confusing one, in this paper; we will look at the reasons behind why the doctrine of trinity has and would continue to be a very necessary and important part of the Catholic Church.
To start with, many argue that the concept of trinity itself is man made and is no were to be found in the bible. The fact that the word itself is not in the bible is true, that by no means makes the concept man made. Rather, it is a concept that is referred to through out the bible. A good example is the words: In the name of the father, the son and the Holy Spirit. This saying is not uncommon to most Christians, and is evident through out the bible.
The concept of trinity's role in salvation is also undeniable. As a Christian, one of the most fundamental parts of our belief is that the father (God) sent his son (Jesus Christ) to the world to die for our sins; the Holy Spirit enters the lives of those who are saved. This belief reflects the concept of the trinity.
The doctrine of trinity however confusing it might seem, is one that cannot be replaced. It is something that is already a part of every Christian's life. Whether or not we call it by that name, believers come to the father in the name of the son, by the promoting of the Holy Spirit.
By adopting and teaching the trinity model, we Christians are not alone, but are in fellowship and community.
Can Christ be Human and yet Divine? (Quest 6)
The council of Chalcedon which was held in the year 451 AD, is one in which the church confessed and clarified its belief about the nature of Christ. It was said that Jesus Christ is verus homus, verus Deus -trul...