What is the Trinity? How do we understand it? Where did this understanding come from? Let's dive in... I will give you my nuanced viewpoint of this controversial topic. Sorry if this offends. Contents: (00:00:20) - Outline (00:01:40) - Intro (00:05:01) - Modern Description of the Trinity (00:08:03) - What the Bible says? - about the Father (00:12:23) - What the Bible says? - about the Spirit (00:16:16) - What the Bible says? - about the Son (00:24:50) - What the Bible says? - about all 3 at the same time (00:29:07) - Where does it come from? - Tertullian - Against Praxeus (00:32:52) - Where does it come from? - Council of Nicea/ Nicene Creed (00:38:47) - Where does it come from? - Ahtanasian Creed (00:43:01) - Where does it come from? - Apostles' Creed (00:43:57) - History of what happened at Nicea (00:51:35) - Pre-Nicene Church Fathers on the Trinity (00:59:43) - Understanding Key Verses - John 1:1 (01:09:07) - Understanding Key Verses - Philippians 2:5-7 (01:13:02) - Summary/Conclusions (01:32:00) - Final Thoughts
