Does the Bible Teach the Trinity?

Welcome, all readers, to a somewhat slow start. I am disappointed to announce that my publication will not be as lengthy or analytical as my other debates. Out of respect for my opponent, who missed the deadline for his previous round, I will barely touch on this topic. However, I will provide short arguments, hoping for my opponent's revival in the next round. On the occasion that this debate picks up, I will then publish a round that does this topic justice. I ask all readers to bear with me.

St. Peter uses a trinitarian formula of blessing in the introduction of his first letter. 1 Peter 1:1 states, "To the exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who have been chosen and destined by God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with his blood: May grace and peace be yours in abundance." Similarly, St. Paul concludes the second Letter to the Corinthians with a trinitarian blessing. 2 Corinthians 13:13: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you."

Lastly, St. Paul counts three different kinds of gifts of the Spirit and ascribes them to three donors — the Spirit, the lord (Christ), and God. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6: "Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone." The substantial unity of the Three Persons is indicated by the fact that the same works in verse eleven are appropriated to the Spirit alone. 1 Corinthians 12:11: "All these are activated by one and the same Spirit, who allots to each one individually just as the Spirit chooses." Other instances include Ephesians 1:3-14 and Ephesians 4:4-6.

In conclusion, the trinitarian formulas in 1 Peter and 2 Corinthians, as well as the distribution of spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians, reflect this unity in action. Once again, I apologize to all readers who might have been interested in covering this topic extensively. I hope my opponent will return for their next round.

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