The Concept of God and the Trinity: A Theological Exploration
Someone once asked: 'Was Jesus God and does God exist in 3 people?' This question delves into some of the most profound and complex aspects of Christian theology. Let's explore this by referencing what Jesus teaches us in Matthew 5:44: 'Love thy enemies.' These three words unlock the key to understanding existence, but to keep this answer somewhat succinct, suffice it to say, 'Only Love Creates Unity!' 'Only Love Unites US ALL!'
By this definition, 'Unity' is characterized as '1'—meaning 'One,' 'God,' 'Oneself,' 'that which exists,' and 'that which is logically TRUE.'
God is Love
Now, let's work with the definition: 'God is Love.' One may express this 'logically' as 'Love1.' However, finding one's 'TRUE Love' is something of a rarity. Most people settle for '2nd best.' I'm sorry to state, I wasted a good 30 years of my life 'settling for 2nd best' even when...
Since we have the definition that 'God is Love' and 'Only Love Creates Unity (1),' we may state that 'TRUE GOD' 1. Clearly, any 'false god' would logically reflect the value of 'zero (0), ' that which is NOT 1.
Now, some people tend to get confused by viewing the Triune God, aka 'the Godhead,' as a 'Trinity' such as 'is' and 'is not,' which logically produce '1 and 00.'
The Triune God
MEANWHILE, the Triune God expresses God 1 the Father, and God 1 the Son, and God 1 the Holy Spirit, which logically expresses 'TRUE and TRUE and TRUE TRUE.' Thus, the concept of the Triune God as being three persons in one divine substance is central to Christian doctrine, though it remains a mystery that challenges human understanding.
True to the Christian belief, Jesus was not God but was sent by God as a prophet, following in the footsteps of other prophets. He was a highly Orthodox Jew who had come to abolish base elements in Judaism. He did not bring any new religion; Judaism remains the foundation. The Christian concept of the Trinity does not imply that God exists in three people but rather that God exist in three persons, each being fully God and one in essence.
It is important to note that early Christians believed in the divinity of Jesus. However, the doctrine of the Trinity was a later development in Christian theology, coming into prominence in the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. Prior to this, those who believed in the truth of one God, particularly in the sense of monotheism, were said to be suppressed, tortured, or killed. This history is filled with a rich tapestry of beliefs and controversies.
No Revelations and God's Nature
No Revelations (Revelation 22:8–9) clearly defines him as not being God. However, the question of 'does he exist in 3 people' depends on your definition of God. For those adhering to the Christian doctrinal framework, the Trinity is a theological mystery that is worshiped as one God, yet it comprises three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
The exploration of these theological concepts goes beyond linguistic definitions and delves into a realm of faith, belief, and understanding. It is a quest in religion and philosophy, where truth and unity are not merely concepts but realities of love and existence.