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A Brief History On The Emergence Of The Trinity Doctrine in Christianity

How did the Doctrine of Trinity start, what led to it, how did it find its way into Christianity? Also, why has it been generally accepted by most Christians to be true? These are questions that are not answered in the Bible but in so many historical books. This is why those who only read the Bible can never know the answers to these questions. And they may never understand the answers to these questions until they learn to read other related historical books.

History tells us that the belief in the existence of a triad of gods originated from the pagans in ancient times long before the first words in the Bible were penned down. Thousands of years later, this belief found its way into Christianity over a period of almost four hundred years, not by coincidence, but by careful planning. It will be wise at this point to understand that some sinister powers were bent on misleading the new Christian converts from the beginning.

It has been very easy to veil this truth of satanic influence in the present belief in a Trinity of God because most Christians have been programmed not to read or believe anything contrary to this error of belief which has no foundation in the Bible. Of course, we know that things that happened one or two hundred years after the New Testament was written could not have been included in the Bible. Many people have not read that part of history so they assume that, because it runs contrary to their beliefs, the historical facts are lies. Unfortunately, this has turned out to make the truth of God in the Bible a lie, and the lies of Satan that are not in the Bible, the truth.

As we will soon see, this ungodly concept of a three-in-one god, from a pagan origin, was introduced and assimilated into Christianity by a few powerful men led by a very powerful pagan who never believed in God himself and had a warped idea of the nature of God based on his pagan beliefs.

I can only urge readers to patiently read on objectively without sentiments. I guarantee most of them will agree with most of the contents of this book when they get to the end.

First let us look at some events related in the Bible that directly led to this belief in a god that is three but yet one or one but three, whichever way those who believe in the Trinity want to define the Trinity.

The Bible tells us the story of Noah that of his sons, Shem, Ham and Japheth and the story of one of his great grandsons, Nimrod, from one of his grandsons, Cush, the son of Ham.

In the book of Genesis 10:8-10:
“And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be a mighty one in the earth. He was a mighty hunter before the Lord: wherefore it is said, even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the Lord. And the beginning of his kingdom was Babel, and Erech, and Accad, and Calneh, in the land of Shinar”.

Cush was married to Semiramis who gave birth to the great warrior called Nimrod. After his father died, Nimrod became a powerful king and married his own mother, Semiramis, an act that was an abomination unto the Almighty God.

As a King, his mother and wife, Semiramis, became the Queen of the lands Nimrod founded, the lands of ancient Babylon. However, the Bible did not tell us that Nimrod married his own biological mother.

Nimrod was the King who decided to build the tower of Babel until Almighty God destroyed the tower and confounded the language of the people according to the Bible accounts in Genesis 11:1-9. Because Nimrod is now being seen and obeyed by the people in his Kingdom as a powerful ruler, a mini-god so to say, Almighty God allowed him to be killed by some of his enemies. Non-Biblical records claim that his body was cut into pieces and distributed to various parts of his kingdom.

Though the particular account below was not stated in the Bible, it is a historical fact that his mother-turned wife, Semiramis, who was also highly respected by her people, told them that Nimrod, after he died, had ascended unto the sun and was then to be called the Sun-god represented as Baal in the Bible.

Basically, like their ruler, the people, having fallen out with God, needed something to worship. Because Semiramis had told them that their dead ruler has ascended to the sun, the people started to worship the sun, making prayers and supplications to their dead King whom they now believe is the sun-god at sun-rise in the early morning. Semiramis called herself the moon-goddess and many others render worship to her at night when the moon shows up.. They worship the sun by day and the moon at night. This was stated in the Bible.

Over time, Semiramis, with her husband dead, got pregnant with no known spouse, and gave birth to a son who was called Tammuz. She claimed that she conceived him through the powerful rays of the Sun, in other words, from the sun-god Baal, another name for Nimrod.

Later Tammuz, who was also a hunter like his alleged ‘father’, was killed and Semiramis told her people to celebrate his death and ascension back to his father, the sun-god Baal. These heathen days of celebration were called Easter celebration in English in commemoration of her name and deity, Ishtar.

Presently it is still called Easter and Christians all over the world celebrate the same day as the day of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is a historical fact that can easily be confirmed. But most Christians don’t want to know the facts. Any story not corroborated by the Bible must not be believed. Yet they believe in the Trinity that was never mentioned in the Bible.

The above was how the story of the death and reincarnation of a ‘god’ permeated the pagan nations such that when the people were dispersed by Almighty God, those who went to other lands made images of Nimrod, Semiramis and Tammuz, father, mother and son, in different forms and continued to worship them as gods.

In the different lands that the people dispersed to, Semiramis became known with various names including the name Ashtaroth, Ishtar, Venus and Diana which the Apostle Paul mentioned as a goddess being worshiped in Ephesus as the Queen of Heaven.

The word ‘Easter’ was derived from one of her names ‘Astarte’. Today most Christians celebrate Easter thinking it was the day of the death of Jesus Christ which no Christian ever celebrated until a pagan Emperor instituted it as a Christian festival. These facts can easily be confirmed

The Greeks call their mother goddess Aphrodite, the ancient Germans call her Hertha, the Romans Venus and her child Tammuz was given the name Jupiter. The Chinese prefer to call her with the name Shingmoo. To the Indians she was known as Isi with the name Iswara given to her son.

I am stunned, like many other people who have studied a little part of history, that people in different nations thousands of miles apart worship the same mother goddesses with different names. This may be a clear testimony that they must have something in common at one time in their history.

Whoever doubts all that are written above should check out the facts themselves from any other source.

The Bible says that Baal (Nimrod) and Ashtaroth (Semiramis) were also worshiped by the children of Israel.

Judges 2:11-14
“And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served the Baalim. And they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, the gods of the people who were round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the Lord to anger. And they forsook the Lord and served Baal and Ashtaroth. And the anger of the Lord was hot against Israel; and He delivered them into the hands of despoilers who despoiled them, and He sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies”.

Over a few thousand years before Jesus was born, nations all over the continents were already worshiping Tri-une gods with different names.

Many believe that the pagan Doctrine of Trinity started gradually from the period Semiramis declared Nimrod the Sun-god and made herself the moon goddess. Together with her husband who is her biological son, the trio became the first human beings from the same family that were worshiped in the history of mankind. This ancient rite of worship, over time, fueled the worldwide worship of a Trinity of gods.

In Egypt their Tri-une gods were Isiris, Isis and Horus, another name for Nimrod, Semiramis and Tammuz.

In The Ancient Myths, A Mentor Book, 1960, Goodrich, p. 25, we read that:

“This triad of Abydos [Horus, Isis, and Osiris] is apparently much older than even the earliest records ... These 3 main gods were skillfully incorporated into the Great Ennead or State religion of Egypt ... particularly during the first 5 [3110-2342 B.C.] or 6 dynasties when the worship of this triad was prominent”.

Many other references can be found in many books. A popular Bible historian, M.G Easton, in Easton’s Bible Dictionary published by Thomas Nelson tells us:

“The Egyptians believed in a resurrection and future life, as well as in a state of rewards and punishments dependent on our conduct in this world. The judge of the dead was Osiris, who had been slain by Set, the representative of evil, and afterwards restored to life. His death was avenged by his son Horus, whom the Egyptians invoked as their “Redeemer”. Osiris and Horus, along with Isis, formed a Trinity, who were regarded as representing the sun-God under different forms”.

In India worship was being, and is still being, rendered to Brahman, Vishnu and Siva. Coincidentally their Tri-une gods are called ‘Trimurti’.

The book The Symbolism of Hindu Gods and Rituals, Published by A. Parthasarathy, regarding the ancient Hindu Trinity that was taught centuries before the first Christians, admits, in page 12, that:

“Siva is one of the gods of the Trinity. He is said to be the god of destruction. The other two gods are Brahma, the god of creation and Vishnu, the god of maintenance.... To indicate that these three processes are one and the same, the three gods are combined in one form”.

The Greeks have more than a football team of different god,s the most popular of which are Zeus (Nimrod), the mother goddess Artemis (Semiramis) and their son Ganymede (Tammuz). Now, readers should not ask me about the similarities between the names of Jesus and Zeus. Na so me too come see things.

With this brief background of the various Tri-une gods being worshiped by pagans all over the world thousands of years before Jesus Christ was born, how did this doctrine find its way into Christianity?

Please wait for the next post.

You will know how far the devil has infiltrated into Christianity.

What is your problem. Haven't you read that the fullnes of the Almighty God dwells in Jesus?

Jesus is the full expression of God in human flesh.

So, it awkward trying to separate him from the Father. They are separate persons but they function as one because none of them have their personal agenda.

Jesus only does what he sees his Father do. And the Holy Spirit of only speaks what he hears Jesus say.

Skooltynz:
753 houses ?
That means he owns a city to himsf be that na?

753 duplexes

Let's assume each duplex is worth at least 2 Billion naira. It means that the 753 duplexes is worth about 1,5 Trillion naira.

Well, the new means nothing to the common man. Thief just catch thief. What has EFCC even done with recovered loot that is of public interest?

What is America producing that cannot be gotten from other countries? Why is Trump making much noise? Saudi Arabia stopped trading their crude oil in dollars this year. Nigeria should do the same and Naira value will gradually pick up again.

MaxInDHouse:
The highlighted is what makes you a criminal!

If you don't want church to be mentioned then there's no sense in mentioning my own!

I have to because that is what you represent. You always mention them when you are making posts. But my teaching is not based on denominational beliefs but on God's word which every true church of Christ upholds

MaxInDHouse:
If name of church matters doesn't matter then stop quoting me because i'm a Christian and it's only by talking about church that you've been following me up and down the forum.

As for Hell my God said you are lying! Jeremiah 7:31

You are not a Christian. Rather, you are an anti Christ. You uphold and teach the lies of Jehovah Witness.

MaxInDHouse:
What is the name of your own church?

Simple question!

What has church name got to do with the truth?

Hell is very hot oooo. You will be tormented day and night if you don't repent. Don't say you were not warned.

MaxInDHouse:
Pastor Piri come on answer the damn question or keep quiet!

I don't practice religion. True Christianity is not a religion but a revelation of the righteousness of God. It's a living relationship with the living God.

MaxInDHouse:
Mention the church that's not teaching falsehood after all there is contradictions everywhere so its stupidity claiming a religion is teaching falsehood when thousands aren't agreeing on doctrine!

You think every church is like you. You are not even followers of Christ to start with. You don't believe in Jesus:

You don't believe in the divinity of Jesus
You don't believe God raised him from the dead
You don't believe he is coming back.
etc

If your commitment to God financially is less than 10%, you will not make heaven. You are a rich fool.

MaxInDHouse:
I am Maximus one of JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, once again you are all welcome!

The Bible you have turned upside down with false teachings.

MaxInDHouse:
There are many religions and in fact religion is as old as mankind on planet earth but with all the nations in ancient times being in one religion/form of worship or another everyone is saying "God is one"
Are you of the opinion that religions are like different roads leading to the same destination or there is a particular religion that God approves?
What should we expect from the religion that's approved by God?

I am Maximus one of Jehovah's Witnesses!

You are still defending this evil cult group known as Jehovah Witness full of lies. You don't love your life. Only those who are perishing listen to you

tundegan:
Tinubu is the best president Nigeria ever had.

He is bold, brave and courageous. I love my president.

And also handicap

Why is he complaining? He is practicing his religion. Remember, the idle man is the devils workshop. He is using the wives to get himself busy. Did government give them jobs at the IDP camp? He has found work for himself.

I can't believe the IG of police made this statement Just when you think you have seen it all. What a shameless comment.

Lookmun:
They say oil and gas margins are pretty low. What if that price reduction is detrimental to his refining business.

I don't think so. He already has his facilities set up and running. A price difference of even N50 per litre is huge and it's enough to divert major marketers to him. I believe there's an agreement he cannot breach.

Probably Dangote has signed an agreement to sell at approved price. Otherwise, Dangote should just sell a little lower and NNPC will drink their imported fuel

gohf:
🤣😂🤣😂

So according to you Melchizedek appeared ONLY to collect material stuffs from Abraham 🤔
Not to bring wine and break bread and bless him o 🙄, just to collect money 😏

Don't go and repent, stay here and be typing nonsense.

OK. Thanks for reminding me he brought wine and bread.

But, come to think of it. If tithing wasn't important, he would have asked Abraham not to bother about it. He blessed Abraham and Abraham gave him tithe if all he had.

And Jesus is an high Priest after the order of Melchizedec.

So, give him your tithe and he will receive it.

gohf:
so wasn't he blessed before?

By the way why didnt Isaaac pay tithe?

To let you know how important tithe is, Jesus is made an high priest after the order of Melchizedec. And the only record we have about Melchizedec is that he received tithe and blessed Abraham. He appeared only for that purpose. Tithing is a spiritual principle.

gohf:
which nonsense you are not there yet, who deceived you?

So those who gave all in the bible were doing it step by step abi

You give in accordance to the level of your faith.

FG can't protect its citizens, yet they are saying no to state police. Are our leaders ritualist?

DZTech:
🤣🤣🤣
If this what pastors have been preaching in Nigeria for decades? 💁🏾‍♂️
You better stop with your white lies. 😏

I follow what God’s word says and not what Pastors have been preaching for years.

DZTech:
You're hilarious! 😀

Christ isn't your standard anymore, it's now Abraham and Jacob. 🤦🏾‍♂️

Liars will ALWAYS find a way. 😂😌😃

By Christ standard, we ought to give all. That is 100%. But I am not there yet. One day I will give all. For now, I give at least 30% for tithe and ministry and another 30% for benevolence. I spend less than 30% for personal needs.

Wake up my friend and give more.

Dangote is not our problem. I blame successive government for not fixing our refineries.

Nigeria is like Israel of God. Anywhere we go, they persecute us. Our leaders are to blamed.

DZTech:
Take this to church tomorrow and ask your pastor what's going on-

Law or Faith

1You foolish Galatians! Who put a spell on you? Before your very eyes you had a clear description of the death of Jesus Christ on the cross! 2Tell me this one thing: did you receive God's Spirit by doing what the Law requires or by HEARING the gospel and BELIEVING it? (Galatians 3:1-2)

Those who depend on obeying the Law live under a curse. For the scripture says, “Whoever does not ALWAYS obey EVERYTHING that is written in the book of the Law is under God's curse!” (Galatians 3:10)

“Christ redeemed us from the CURSE of the law, having become a curse for us -- for it is written, ‘Cursed be everyone who hangs on a tree’ -- that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles, that we might receive the PROMISE of the Spirit through faith.” (Galatians 3:13-14)
=>

Yet you say you've DELIBERATELY returned to being yoked by that curse. So how will you be saved, since you've rejected Christ's redemption?

I want to be sure there's NO ambiguity.
Your pastor uses Christ's coming to FULFILL the law as the reason for paying tithes, right?
Did Christ come to uphold or to fulfill?
The Scribes and Pharisees UPHOLD the law.
If Christ FULFILLED it, why are you STILL paying tithes, under the CURSE of the law?

Pentecostalism has led so many Christians astray with it's false teachings, that the VICTIMS of this deceit are it's GREATEST defenders. 🤦🏾‍♂️

So tithe payers-
Are YOU redeemed by Christ, or still under the CURSE of the law?
I await answers.
God bless 🇳🇬

They are not cursed as long as you do it not bases on the Law. Abraham gave tithe when there was no law and he was blessed. We walk in the footsteps of Abraham who is the father of faith.

DZTech:
So you want to pay tithes under the law, but claim to be under Christ?
A ship CANNOT have 2 masters.
Ave when you're neither here nor there, Christ said He will spit you from His mouth.
Your choice.

Was Abraham under the Law when he paid tithe?

Was Jacob under the Law when he vowed to pay his tithe?

OkCornel:
So God never requested for monetary tithes from the gentiles as a requirement before He blesses them?

You are so myopic and narrow minded. May God deliver you from this lowly thinking life.

DZTech:
Na WA o.
What's your concern with how God related with the Jews? I thought Christ is supposed to be the example and goal for Christians?

Ok, let's get on the same page. I asked in my main post and asked you AGAIN, yet you STILL haven't answered my question.
Are you under the law of Moses?

Did I ever tell you I was under the Law of Moses?

DZTech:
If you want to copy Abraham, copy him with your full chest. Do all the things he did.
Let's see where it leads you
Unbolivabul.

It will lead to financial rest. I am the seed of Abraham and his blessing rest on me.

OkCornel:
Gentiles were never subject to the laws of Moses unless they’re proselytised.

Where did God instruct the gentiles like Job for example to tithe monetarily? Can you provide examples from the Old or New Testament?

Did I mention Job. I said Jacob vowed to give God a tenth of all he receives. And he didn't exempt money from it:

Genesis 28:22 And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house: and OF ALL THAT THOU SHALT GIVE ME I will surely give the tenth unto thee.

OkCornel:
Can you provide the book, chapter and verse where God requested tithes from cash gifts?

We are not living by the Law of Moses. So, it mustn't be explicitly stated. But it's implied. Even Jacob vowed to give a tenth of all he receives. He didn't exclude financial favour from it.

Tithe commitment should not be burdensome to anyone who truly loves God. The spiritual blessing you receive far outweighs your carnal gifts. We ought to much more.

OkCornel:
You asked if God asked for money as offering, and I showed you the book, chapter and verse.

Now can you show us the book, chapter and verse where God requested for money as tithes? 🤷

Deuteronomy 14 v 22-29 makes it clear that:

1. Tithe is agroproduce, not money.
2. Tithes are meant to be eaten by the tithers.


If you disagree and insist monetary tithing is scriptural, kindly show us where God requested for money as tithes! Very simple.

He didn't because it will be double tithing. They already paid tithe from their major source of income. Part of the remainder is what was turned into cash.

But if anyone receive a cash gift, he ought to tithe from it.

This is why Jacob vowed before even the law was given that he will give back to God tenth of all that God will give him. He didn't exclude money from it.

Well, keep your money if you don't feel convinced. Those doing it are getting blessed by it.