Which is More Biblical: Oneness or Triniarianism?

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

The Oneness model to understanding our God is easiest for me to comprehend for many reasons ... most probably because I grew up in it...

I think this issue is mostly about focus, my friends.

Oneness believers focus heavily on the deity of Jesus Christ while still acknowledging the distinctions in how God has chosen to reveal himself to humanity ....

Trinitarians focus a lot of their energies on celebrating the distinctions of God while still acknowledging the deity of Jesus Christ ....

Two sides of a coin that need examination.

I truly believe:

... the existence of this often circular debate revolves around:

1. semantics over words such as persons, distinctions, modes, etc.

2. pride in presenting facts, figures,scripture, grammar, logic, scholarship and Church history while debunking the other side's facts, figures, logic, interpretation of scripture, grammar, scholarship and Church history. {I want to be right and prove you wrong while never admitting when I am wrong}

3. prejudices and hatreds based on a century old feud

eventually leading to more circular debates on:

4. the proper baptismal formula and questioning the other's salvation

and most often culminates in:

5. name calling, sensitivities hurt, and insults
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In the end, this is what matters ... both sides whole heartedly agree and believe in:

1. One God
2.The Mighty God in Christ
3. Jesus is fully man and fully God
4. Jesus is the Son of God
5. Jesus died for our sins and was raised to give us new life.
6. Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

I'd like to see us discuss this issue responsibly, in a Christ-like manner, and w/o the hurt feelings and defensive postures.

Once again, I'll reiterate ... the minute I can fully explain and define an infinite and Almighty God ... He ceases to be God ....

and I've become an idolater.

Lastly, I am yet to meet a Trinitarian that believes in 3 Gods ... most modern trinitarians use a lot of Oneness language, also.

I know to some their God box means everything ... but when will we let God be God?

If we have His Spirit we are all His.

I'm for preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ ... him crucified and resurrected ... not the Gospel of Full Understanding.

So you guys continue to wrap your minds around the I am .... have fun.

I thought you wanted to know Christ and the fellowship of His sufferings....

Why did God single out the children of Israel? To be a people for His name. To present His truth of who He is to the world.

Noone has full understanding but we can know what God has given us in His word. You're straddling the fence, Dan.

Dan, what is God's name?