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Found this to be both an interesting and good study on Isaiah 9:6 and would like to invite both trinitarian and non-trinitarians to read it (and feel free to use this thread for related discussion if anyone wishes):
http://www.angelfire.com/space/thegospeltruth/trinity/verses/Isaiah9_6-2.html
Trinitarians often quote this verse (Isaiah 9:6) in the belief that it justifies and proves the trinity doctrine.
Before commenting, I would suggest that people carefully read the entire article at the above link first, from start to finish.
Here are a few additional scriptural references, that I could think of to suggest for further reflection:
Zechariah
14:7 But it shall be one Day which shall be known to the "I AM", not day, nor night: but it shall come to pass, [that] at evening time it shall be light.
14:8 And it shall be in that Day, [that] living waters shall go out from Jerusalem; half of them toward the eastern sea, and half of them toward the western sea: in Summer and in Winter shall it be.
14:9 And the "I AM" shall be King over all the earth: in that Day shall there be one "I AM", and His name One [not a trinity].
14:10 All the land shall be turned as a plain from Geba to Rimmon South of Jerusalem: and it shall be lifted up, and inhabited in her place, from Benjamin's gate unto the place of the first gate, unto the corner gate, and [from] the tower of Hananeel unto the king's winepresses.
14:11 And [men] shall dwell in it, and there shall be no more utter destruction; but Jerusalem shall be safely inhabited.
1 Timothy
2:5 For [there is] ONE God, and One mediator between God and men, the Man Jesus Christ;
2:6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, a testimony at the due time.
2:7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, [and] lie not; ) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
Sura
4:170. O Mankind! The Messenger hath come to you in truth from God: believe him: it is best for you. But if ye reject Faith, to God belong all things in the heavens and on earth: and God is All-knowing, All-wise.
4:171. O People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your religion: nor say of God aught but the Truth. Jesus the (human) son of Mary was (no more than) an Apostle of God; and His Word (John 1:14), which He bestowed on Mary's (human) son; was a spirit-Being (Christ) proceeding from Him (making the human+Being called Jesus+Christ): so believe God and His Apostles. Say NOT "Trinity": DESIST: it will be better for you: for "I AM" is one God. Glory be to Him: (far exalted is He) above having a human son. To Him belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is God as a Disposer of affairs.
4:172. Christ commandeth YE to serve and worship God, so do the angels, those nearest (to God): those who scorn His worship and are arrogant,- He will gather them all together unto Himself to (answer).
4:173. But to those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, He will give their (due) rewards,- and more, out of His bounty: but those who are scornful and arrogant, He will punish with a grievous Penalty; nor will they find, besides God, any to protect or help them.
If you believe the trinity because you were taught it in church, then you owe it to yourself to do this.
Why is this SO important? Because according to Christ, your very life (Life Eternal) depends on it:
John 17:3 And THIS is Life Eternal, that they might KNOW Thee the ONLY True God, and Christ the Saviour, whom Thou hast sent.
This topic is therefore a very important one for believers.
Most if not all trinitarians believe that their salvation is contained within and cannot possibly be separated from a belief in the trinity. Why? Because, this is what the church has taught them and they have accepted that belief. But, is that belief really justified and correct? Or, is it merely a belief based on ignorance and on fear? Is it really what Jesus Christ taught personally? Or, did He in fact teach that God His Father is Love?
If this speaks to you, then maybe you owe it to yourself to find out.
All Scripture quoted from the [King of kings' Bible]
http://www.angelfire.com/space/thegospeltruth/trinity/verses/Isaiah9_6-2.html
Trinitarians often quote this verse (Isaiah 9:6) in the belief that it justifies and proves the trinity doctrine.
Before commenting, I would suggest that people carefully read the entire article at the above link first, from start to finish.
Here are a few additional scriptural references, that I could think of to suggest for further reflection:
Zechariah
14:7 But it shall be one Day which shall be known to the "I AM", not day, nor night: but it shall come to pass, [that] at evening time it shall be light.
14:8 And it shall be in that Day, [that] living waters shall go out from Jerusalem; half of them toward the eastern sea, and half of them toward the western sea: in Summer and in Winter shall it be.
14:9 And the "I AM" shall be King over all the earth: in that Day shall there be one "I AM", and His name One [not a trinity].
14:10 All the land shall be turned as a plain from Geba to Rimmon South of Jerusalem: and it shall be lifted up, and inhabited in her place, from Benjamin's gate unto the place of the first gate, unto the corner gate, and [from] the tower of Hananeel unto the king's winepresses.
14:11 And [men] shall dwell in it, and there shall be no more utter destruction; but Jerusalem shall be safely inhabited.
1 Timothy
2:5 For [there is] ONE God, and One mediator between God and men, the Man Jesus Christ;
2:6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, a testimony at the due time.
2:7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, [and] lie not; ) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
Sura
4:170. O Mankind! The Messenger hath come to you in truth from God: believe him: it is best for you. But if ye reject Faith, to God belong all things in the heavens and on earth: and God is All-knowing, All-wise.
4:171. O People of the Book! Commit no excesses in your religion: nor say of God aught but the Truth. Jesus the (human) son of Mary was (no more than) an Apostle of God; and His Word (John 1:14), which He bestowed on Mary's (human) son; was a spirit-Being (Christ) proceeding from Him (making the human+Being called Jesus+Christ): so believe God and His Apostles. Say NOT "Trinity": DESIST: it will be better for you: for "I AM" is one God. Glory be to Him: (far exalted is He) above having a human son. To Him belong all things in the heavens and on earth. And enough is God as a Disposer of affairs.
4:172. Christ commandeth YE to serve and worship God, so do the angels, those nearest (to God): those who scorn His worship and are arrogant,- He will gather them all together unto Himself to (answer).
4:173. But to those who believe and do deeds of righteousness, He will give their (due) rewards,- and more, out of His bounty: but those who are scornful and arrogant, He will punish with a grievous Penalty; nor will they find, besides God, any to protect or help them.
If you believe the trinity because you were taught it in church, then you owe it to yourself to do this.
Why is this SO important? Because according to Christ, your very life (Life Eternal) depends on it:
John 17:3 And THIS is Life Eternal, that they might KNOW Thee the ONLY True God, and Christ the Saviour, whom Thou hast sent.
This topic is therefore a very important one for believers.
Most if not all trinitarians believe that their salvation is contained within and cannot possibly be separated from a belief in the trinity. Why? Because, this is what the church has taught them and they have accepted that belief. But, is that belief really justified and correct? Or, is it merely a belief based on ignorance and on fear? Is it really what Jesus Christ taught personally? Or, did He in fact teach that God His Father is Love?
If this speaks to you, then maybe you owe it to yourself to find out.
All Scripture quoted from the [King of kings' Bible]