How could the Israelites be fiercely monotheistic and yet refer to their God using the plural word Elohim? First, this cannot be explained away as a “royal plural” or a “plural of majesty.” Hebrew Scriptures never used a first-person plural to refer to any speaker other than God himself (e.g., Genesis 1:26). Furthermore, while the […]
Trinity Archive
Who Is the “Us” in Genesis 1:26?
Commentators variously refer to the “us” in Genesis 1:26 as angels, a plural of majesty, or a divine plurality. Which interpretation is correct? First, though the Bible pictures God as surrounded by an angelic host who worship him and carry out his commands, there is no biblical basis for suggesting that angels took part in […]
The Trinity
Hank gives a three part explanation of God who is one in essence, three in person. He also addresses the question of prayer with respect to the Trinity. http://www.equip.org
If God is one, why does the Bible refer to Him in the plural?
How could the Israelites be fiercely monotheistic and yet refer to their God using the plural Elohim? First, this cannot be explained away as a “royal plural” or “plural of majesty.” Biblical Hebrew knows of no other instance in which a first-person plural is used to refer solely to the speaker. Furthermore, while the Bible […]
Is the Trinity biblical?
While it has become increasingly popular to suggest that the doctrine of the Trinity is derived from pagan sources, in reality, this Christian essential is thoroughly biblical. The word “Trinity”—like “incarnation”— is not found in Scripture; however, it aptly codifies what God has condescended to reveal to us about his nature and being. In short, […]
