William Branham and the Trinity Doctrine: Difference between revisions

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=The Limitations of the Doctrine=
=The Limitations of the Doctrine=


The doctrine of the Trinity is the result of continuous exploration by theologians of scripture and philosophy, argued in debate and treatises. However, William Branham felt that he could reject almost 2000 years of thought and study out of hand:
The doctrine of the Trinity is the summary expression of what Christians have to say in answer to the question who God is and what God is in the divine life and in relation to what is not God.<ref>Colin E. Gunton, The Doctrine of Creation : Essays in Dogmatics, History and Philosophy (London;  New York: T&T Clark, 2004), 155.</ref>However, William Branham felt that he could reject almost 2000 years of thought and study out of hand:


:''So they say... He said, "Well, Mr. Branham, you know, even the--the theologians can't explain it."
:''So they say... He said, "Well, Mr. Branham, you know, even the--the theologians can't explain it."