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Why the Trinity Doctrine Falls Apart: 7 Biblical Reasons It Doesn’t Hold Up

It’s the most defended belief in Christianity. It’s also not in the Bible.

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Daniel Macaraeg
May 19, 2025

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“If you don’t believe in the Trinity, you’re not a Christian.”

That’s what most churches say.

But here’s what they don’t tell you:

The Trinity — God as one being in three coequal persons — is never taught in the Bible.

Not by Jesus. Not by Paul. Not by any apostle.

The word Trinity isn’t there. Not in Hebrew. Not in Greek. Not once.

So where did the idea come from?

And more importantly — what does the Bible actually say?

1. The Word “Trinity” Is Nowhere in Scripture

The term never appears in the Bible.

Not in Genesis. Not in Revelation. Not in any original manuscript or translation.

The doctrine developed centuries after Christ, shaped by Greek philosophy and formalized by church councils — not divine revelation.

Even Trinitarian scholars admit the Bible doesn’t clearly teach it.

2. Jesus Is Divine — But Submits to the Father

Jesus is God — “the Word was God” (John 1:1) — but He never claimed equal authority.

He said, “My Father is greater than I” (John 14:28).

“The Son can do nothing of Himself” (John 5:19).

And “the head of Christ is God” (1 Corinthians 11:3).

Even in eternity, He will remain subject to the Father (1 Corinthians 15:28).

The Bible reveals a hierarchy of roles — not equality of authority.

3. The Holy Spirit Is God’s Power — Not a Separate Person

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“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you… that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.”
—Luke 1:35

“She was found with child of the Holy Spirit.”
—Matthew 1:18

If the Holy Spirit were a distinct person, it would be Jesus’ Father, correct?

But Jesus never once called the Holy Spirit “Father.”

The Spirit is described as being poured out (Acts 2:17), filling people — not as a coequal being.

Scripture presents the Holy Spirit as the power and presence of God, not a third person.

4. Paul Never Includes the Holy Spirit in His Greetings

In all 14 of Paul’s letters, he greets churches with:

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“Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

Never once does he mention the Holy Spirit.

Even in theological depth, Paul writes:

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“...the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ.” —Colossians 2:2, NKJV

Both. Not three.

5. Matthew 28:19 Was Likely Modified

The Trinitarian phrase:

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“Baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”

appears in most manuscripts — but Eusebius, writing before the Council of Nicaea, repeatedly quoted it as:

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“...in My name.”

The apostles themselves never used a threefold formula.

They baptized only in the name of Yahshua the Messiah (Acts 2:38; 8:16; 10:48; 19:5).

Scholars acknowledge this inconsistency. Some conclude the Trinitarian wording was added later to support emerging theology — not original Scripture.

6. 1 John 5:7 Was Forged to Support the Trinity

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“For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost…”
—1 John 5:7 (KJV)

This verse does not appear in any Greek manuscript before the 14th century. It was inserted into Latin manuscripts and back-translated into English.

Most modern Bible versions omit it entirely or footnote it as a later addition — which it is.

7. God Is a Family — Not a Closed Triangle

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“I bow my knees to the Father… from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named...”
—Ephesians 3:14–15

“[God is] bringing many sons to glory…”
—Hebrews 2:10

“We shall be like Him.”
—1 John 3:2

Scripture calls God our Father. Jesus (Yahshua) is His Son.

And believers are called to become part of that divine Family.

That’s what the Bible really teaches.

God is not a closed triangle of three.

God is a Family — and we were created to be born into it.

Bottom Line

The Trinity isn’t in the Bible.

It’s not apostolic.

And it wasn’t taught by Christ.

It was developed centuries later, shaped by philosophical debates and enforced by church authority — then inserted into Scripture by scribes under pressure.

But the true biblical message is far more glorious:

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God is a Family — and you're invited into it.

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