If anyone ever attempts to explain to you the Trinitarian revelation of God ontologically, buzz them immediately as if you are on a game show, because their explanation will be incomplete at best, wrong at worst.
A "Christian" comedian once tried to convince people that he had the Trinity all figured out, likening it to a cherry pie. A cherry pie can be divided into three pieces, but they all share the same gooey filling. So, there you have it-- three, yet one.
*Buzz*! Wrong answer!! Which of the pieces is "begotten of the Father"? Which of the pieces "proceeds from the Father and the Son"? Which is the Father piece? The analogy of a cherry pie falls flat on its face. The Christian Church, rightly, has always rejected such attempts at explaining the Trinity.
The Scriptures never wrestle with these questions anyway, so why should we?
Just wanted to get that off of my chest. Thanks for listening.
Douglas Hoag
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I'm married with two children.
My MBTI type is E/INFP, in case that means anything to you.
My prayer: Lord, help me finish everything I sta
Most importantly, I believe that the reality and personage of God was uniquely and fully realized in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. No one else comes close.
Disclaimer: I am in no way responsible for the seizures and/or convulsions you may experience while reading this blog.
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1 comment:
The analogy may have been bad...but cherry pie sounds good. (especially with ice cream!)
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