Hi Dean,
You surely are having a time with this new found truth. The reality of what you are learning, being so contrary to what you have no doubt always heard, can really shake up your world. But that is good, that should help you see why this world is so mixed up.
Right now I think you should not worry about explaining things to others, before you get it figured out better for yourself.
Here is a couple of emails that explains the basics abot the Trinity.
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Dear James:
Certainly.
People often fail to understand even the physical aspects of the Scriptures simply because they do not follow or believe the principles and declarations in the Scriptures. What good does it do to argue all the Scriptures which speak of the hair, head, eyes, ears, face, mouth, arms, hands, feet, etc., "of the LORD," and then be totally ignorant of Who the "LORD" really is, and who the FATHER really is?
Is the LORD [Jehovah} of the Old Testament the God and Father of Jesus Christ? Absolutely NOT.
Notice what Jesus said concerning His God and His Father: "...NO MAN knows the the Son, but the Father, NEITHER knows any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will REVEAL HIM" (Matt. 11:27 & Luke 10:22). Now then, with that in mind: "NO MAN has seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, HE has declared [unfoled or interpreted] Him" (John 1:18). Did Jesus lie? Did Moses indeed see "God the FATHER?" Not according to the Scriptures: not according to Jesus His Son. Did the Apostles know anything about the Father of Jesus? "Philip said unto Him, Lord show US [all of us] the Father, and it suffices US" (John 14:.
The "LORD--Elohim/Jehovah/God" of the Old Testament was Jesus Christ, not Jesus' Father. And God the Father is SPIRIT (John 4:24), and INVISIBLE (Col. 1:15).
God is SPIRIT (John 4:24)
God is INVISIBLE (Col. 1:15)
No man has seen God (John 1:18)
No man ever heard God or seen His shape [Gk: 'nor a perception of Him have you seen]" (John 5:37)
Jesus came out from God (Rev. 2:14; John 8:42; 16:28; 17:5, 8, 24, Col. 1:13; etc.)
Jesus is THE LORD/Jehovah of the Old Testament (John 8:58; I Cor. 10;4; etc.)
Jesus IS A MAN (I Thes. 2:15).
God is NOT A MAN (Num. 23:19).
Etc., etc., etc.
The above Scriptures don't contradict any Scriptures. The above arguments of your friend contradict hundreds of Scriptures.
God be with you,
Ray
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Dear Beth:
I have explained this fully according to the Scriptures in my paper on the trinity. I realize that most cannot understand what the Scriptures say anymore than they can understand that we make all our own choices, according to our own wills, but we do not have "free" will, neither do we make "free" choices. Both of these have a "cause," and it is the cause that takes away all "freedom."
Many people think that "God" is the last name of the Father. Not true. Some believe that Jesus is His OWN FATHER, and therefore, would have to be of necessity, His OWN SON as well. And virtually all Christians believe that the Holy Spirit 'OF' God the Father is really ANOTHER PERSON. Here is what the Scriptures teach, and here is what you need to know.
The Holy Spirit 'OF' God the Father, IS NOT A PERSON.
Jesus Christ is not GOD THE FATHER.
Jesus HAS A GOD, and it is God the Father.
God the Father HAS A SON, and His name is Jesus the Christ.
The Holy Spirit is not the "god" or "son" or "father" of ANYONE.
Now then: Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit OF GOD THE FATHER. Jesus was not conceived by THE HOLY SPIRIT GOD--there is no such thing or person in Scripture.
Jesus Christ came OUT FROM GOD His Father (John 16:28; 9:42; 17:5, 8, 24; Col. 1:15; I John 4:9; 14; Rev. 3:14; etc). Therefore He did not ALWAYS exist "outside" the Father. We too will become the manifest Sons of God (Rom. 8:19-21; I John 3:2, etc.).
The Holy Spirit 'OF' God the Father never came out from anyone.
Hope this helps you.
God be with you,
Ray
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for more on the trinity here is a link to the article on BT, 'Is God a Closed TRINITY or an Open FAMILY?'
http://bible-truths.com/trinity.html You have to give this some time to sink in. If God is opening your eyes to the truth, then His Spirit will lead you to realize that this is the truth, and you can not deny it. Keep reading and I'll be praying for you
mercy, peace and love
Kat