Trinity and Paradox Theology.

[dpcalder]

While I sympathize strongly with a suspicion of paradox theology (though I know most here have more than a "suspicion" of it), I have a hard time thinking of a non-paradoxical explanation of the Trinity. I'm totally down with God's will of decree being identical with his good pleasure, rather than the "two wills" dealy, I don't think double predestination poses any "problem" of evil(there is no "problem" whatsoever), but I can't think of a non-counterintuitive explanation of the Trinity. Can any of you guys help me out?

[Robert R. Higby]

Daniel,

You have not stated why you think that a biblical teaching of the Trinity is paradoxical. So it is hard to reply until you have expressed that.

To start with a simple proposition--if the scriptures reveal these truths:

1. God is infinite and therefore no other god can exist.
2. God is immutable.
3. The Father is God.
4. The Son Jesus Christ is God.
5. The Holy Spirit is God.

Then, the conclusion is that God wills in His sovereign and infinite wisdom to manifest Himself as a Trinity, three personalities. Since nothing is impossible for God, the fact that God wills to self-exist and relate to His creation as a Triune being is something that we accept because it is taught in God´s revelation.

Why do you think the Trinity is a somewhat paradoxical teaching?

Bro. Bob