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Debunking Trinity
- Fabian
- Jan 28
- 9 min read
Updated: Feb 11
A Biblical and Logical Exploration
The doctrine of the Trinity—the belief that God exists as three distinct persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) in one being—has been a cornerstone of mainstream Christianity for centuries. However, a closer examination of Scripture, along with logical reasoning, reveals a different narrative.
The Bible consistently portrays YHWH as one, with Yashua (Jesus) as His appointed agent and Messiah, not as co-equal or co-eternal with the Father. Let’s explore this through biblical passages, logical reasoning, and historical context.
1. Agency Explained: YHWH Works Through His Agents
The concept of agency is central to understanding the relationship between YHWH and Yashua. In ancient Hebrew thought, an agent (shaliach) acts with the authority of the one who sent him, but he is not the sender himself. This principle is woven throughout Scripture.
YHWH Sends His Angel with His Authority
YHWH sends an angel to guide and protect Israel, demonstrating that He works through agents who carry His authority but are not Him.
"Behold, I send an angel before you to guard you on the way and to bring you to the place that I have prepared. Pay careful attention to him and obey his voice; do not rebel against him, for he will not pardon your transgression, for my name is in him." - Exodus 23:20-21
The Angel of YHWH’s Presence Saves Israel
The "angel of His presence" acts on behalf of YHWH to save Israel, yet YHWH remains distinct. This angel is a mediator, not the source of salvation.
"In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them; in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old." - Isaiah 63:9
The Angel Delivers the Law at Mount Sinai
The angel who spoke to Moses at Mount Sinai delivered the law, acting as YHWH’s agent.
"This Moses, whom they rejected, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and a judge?’—this man God sent as both ruler and redeemer by the hand of the angel who appeared to him in the bush." - Acts 7:35
Yashua Distinguishes Himself from the Father
Yashua explicitly calls YHWH "the only true God," clearly distinguishing Himself from the Father.
"And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent." - John 17:3
Angels Act with YHWH’s Authority
YHWH rains fire from heaven through His agents, showing His authority without diminishing His oneness.
"Then the YHWH rained on Sodom and Gomorrah sulfur and fire from the YHWH out of heaven." - Genesis 19:24
Yashua, as the Messiah, operates within this framework of agency. He is the ultimate shaliach, sent by YHWH to fulfill a specific mission. Hebrews 1:14 describes angels as "ministering spirits," and Yashua, though far greater than angels, still functions as a mediator (Hebrews 5:8-10).
He is not YHWH but the one through whom YHWH works.
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2. Who is the Messiah? Yashua’s Role and Identity
The Messiah is not a second God or a co-equal member of a Trinity. He is the anointed agent of YHWH, chosen to fulfill a unique role in redemption.
YAshua Refers to YHWH as "My God"
After His resurrection, Yashua refers to YHWH as "my God," emphasizing His subordination to the Father.
"Yashua said to her, ‘Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, “I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.”’ - John 20:17
Yashua is the "Firstborn of All Creation"
Yashua is called the "firstborn of all creation," signifying His preeminence but not His equality with YHWH.
"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him." - Colossians 1:15-16
Yashua Became Human to Serve as High Priest
Yashua humbled Himself, becoming human to serve as High Priest and offer Himself as a sacrifice.
"But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone." - Hebrews 2:9
The Messiah’s Origins Are from Ancient Days
The Messiah’s origins are "from of old, from ancient days," pointing to His divine appointment, not His identity as YHWH.
"But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days." - Micah 5:2
Yashua Humbled Himself
Yashua "did not consider equality with God something to be grasped," directly contradicting the idea of co-equality within a Trinity.
"Who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men." - Philippians 2:6-7
Yashua’s titles, such as "Mighty God" (Isaiah 9:6) and "Morning Star" (Revelation 22:16), reflect His divine authority and role but do not equate Him with YHWH. He is the way to the Father (John 14:6), not the Father Himself.
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3. YHWH is One
The Shema, found in Deuteronomy 6:4, is the foundation of biblical monotheism:
"Hear, O Israel: YHWH our God, YHWH is one."
This declaration leaves no room for a triune God. Lets explore some biblical facts to understand the wrongness of the trinity.
YHWH Does Not Share His Glory
He declares that He will not give His glory to another, which would be impossible if Yashua were YHWH.
"I am the YHWH; that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to carved idols." - Isaiah 42:8
Yashua Claims to Be the Son of God
Yashua defends His claim to be the "Son of God," not God Himself, appealing to Psalm 82.
"Yashua answered them, ‘Is it not written in your Law, “I said, you are gods”? If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and Scripture cannot be broken—do you say of him whom the Father consecrated and sent into the world, “You are blaspheming,” because I said, “I am the Son of God”?’" - John 10:34-36
God is Not a Man
The Bible explicitly states that "God is not a man," challenging the idea of Yashua being both fully God and fully man.
"God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?" - Numbers 23:19
The Head of Christ is God
The hierarchy of authority is clear: "The head of Christ is God," which is incompatible with the Trinity’s claim of co-equality.
"But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God." - 1 Corinthians 11:3
The Word Was with God
The phrase "the Word was God" in John 1:1 is often misunderstood. The Word (Yashua) was with God and acted as His agent, not as YHWH Himself.
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." - John 1:1
The Trinity is a later theological construct, not a biblical doctrine. Early Christian writings, such as the Didache and the Shepherd of Hermas, emphasize the oneness of God and the subordination of Yashua to the Father.
4. The Historical Introduction of the Trinity: Rome’s Role and Pagan Influences
The doctrine of the Trinity, as it is understood in mainstream Christianity today, was not a part of the early Christian faith. Instead, it was gradually introduced and formalized over several centuries, particularly under the influence of the Roman Empire and its cultural and religious milieu. This development was deeply intertwined with pagan philosophies and triadic deities that were prevalent in the ancient world, including Greece, Egypt, and Babylon.
Rome’s Role in Formalizing the Trinity
The Roman Empire played a pivotal role in shaping Christian theology, particularly after Emperor Constantine’s conversion to Christianity in the early 4th century. Constantine sought to unify the empire under a single religion, and Christianity, which had been growing in influence, was chosen as the vehicle for this unity. However, to make Christianity more palatable to the diverse populations of the empire, elements of pagan beliefs and practices were incorporated into Christian doctrine.
The Council of Nicaea (325 AD) was a turning point in the development of the Trinity. Convened by Constantine, the council aimed to resolve the Arian controversy, which questioned the divine nature of Jesus. The Nicene Creed, formulated at this council, declared that Jesus was "of the same substance" (homoousios) as the Father, laying the groundwork for the Trinitarian doctrine. This was further solidified at the Council of Constantinople (381 AD), where the Holy Spirit was added as a co-equal member of the Godhead.
The Roman Church, seeking to consolidate its power, embraced and promoted the Trinity as a central doctrine. This was not only a theological move but also a political one, as it helped to unify the empire under a single religious framework. However, this doctrine was not without controversy, and many early Christians, particularly those in the Eastern churches, resisted the idea of a triune God.
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Pagan Trinities and Their Influence
The concept of a triune godhead was not unique to Christianity. In fact, triadic deities were a common feature in many ancient religions, and these pagan trinities likely influenced the development of the Christian Trinity.
Egypt: The Egyptian pantheon included several triads, such as Osiris, Isis, and Horus. These triads represented different aspects of divinity and were often worshipped together as a unified entity. The idea of a divine family (father, mother, and son) was deeply ingrained in Egyptian religion and may have influenced early Christian thought.
Babylon: In Babylonian religion, the triad of Anu (sky god), Enlil (god of wind and storms), and Ea (god of water) was central to their cosmology. This triad represented the three primary forces of nature and was worshipped as a unified divine power. The Babylonian influence on Jewish thought during the exile period may have indirectly contributed to the development of Trinitarian ideas in Christianity.
Greece: The Greeks also had their own triadic deities, such as Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, who ruled over the heavens, the sea, and the underworld, respectively. The philosophical schools of Greece, particularly Platonism and Neoplatonism, also contributed to the idea of a triune godhead. Philosophers like Plotinus spoke of the "One," the "Intellect," and the "Soul" as three aspects of the divine, which may have influenced early Christian theologians.
Nimrod and Semiramis: In some interpretations of ancient mythology, particularly those rooted in the Talmud and other Jewish texts, Nimrod (a powerful king and hunter) and Semiramis (his wife or mother) were associated with the development of pagan trinities. According to these traditions, Nimrod was deified after his death, and Semiramis claimed that their son, Tammuz, was the reincarnation of Nimrod. This triad (Nimrod, Semiramis, and Tammuz) became the basis for various pagan trinities, including those in Babylon and Egypt.
Logical Reasoning: The Inconsistencies of the Trinity
Finally let’s apply logical reasoning to the doctrine of the Trinity. If Yashua were God, several inconsistencies arise:
Yashua’s Prayers to the Father: If Yashua were God, why would He pray to Himself? In John 17, Yashua prays to the Father, asking for guidance and strength. This makes no sense if He were co-equal with the Father. A being cannot mediate or pray to itself.
Yashua’s Subordination: Throughout the Gospels, Yashua repeatedly emphasizes His dependence on the Father. He says, "The Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees the Father doing" (John 5:19). This subordination is incompatible with the idea of co-equality.
Yashua’s Ignorance: In Mark 13:32, Yashua states that He does not know the day or hour of His return, a knowledge reserved for the Father alone. If He were God, He would possess all knowledge.
Yashua’s Mediation: As the mediator between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5), Yashua bridges the gap between the two. If He were God, He would be mediating to Himself, which is logically incoherent.
These logical inconsistencies highlight the flaws in the Trinitarian doctrine. Yashua’s role as the Messiah and mediator only makes sense if He is distinct from YHWH, acting as His appointed agent.
Returning to Biblical Monotheism
The doctrine of the Trinity obscures the clear biblical message of YHWH’s oneness and Yashua’s role as His Messiah. By understanding the principle of agency, we can appreciate Yashua’s divine appointment without conflating Him with YHWH. The Bible, supported by logical reasoning, consistently affirms that YHWH is one, and Yashua is His chosen agent, the mediator between God and humanity.
Let us return to the simplicity and clarity of Scripture, embracing the truth that YHWH is one, and Yashua is the Messiah, the Son of God, sent to bring salvation to the world. As Yashua Himself declared,
"This is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Yashua the Messiah, whom you have sent" - John 17:3
All praise to the Most High!
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