Does John 17:3 proves trinity ???? ----------------------------------------- Most often quotes, refers John 17:3 says we need to know "the only true God, and Jesus Christ." to prove their the doctrine of trinity. This phrase does not refer to two distinct persons in a trinity. If there were a trinity of coequal divine persons, then knowledge of each of them would surely be the necessary basis for salvation, yet there is no mention of a third person. If John 17:3 referred to two persons, then the status of the third person would be compromised. How could knowledge of two persons be required for salvation, yet knowledge of the third coequal person be totally unnecessary? Moreover, if John 17:3 referred to two persons, then only one of them is God. A comparison of verses 1 and 3 shows that Jesus addressed the "Father" as "the only true God." If Jesus were a different person from the Father, then in this passage He would not be God at all. If "and" in verse 3 distinguishes two persons, then it separates Jesus from God. That was not the message of either Jesus or John. It talks about different roles and manifestations of One God and not three like trinitarians said. Eternal Spirit --> Old Testament Jehovah --> Manifested in Flesh --> Word manifested in Flesh --> God manifested in Flesh --> Fullness dwelt in Jesus bodily. Read the verse again...Eternal Life is associated with John 17:3 - And this is life eternal, that they might KNOW thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
Posted on: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 01:17:15 +0000
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