Questions tagged [unitarianism]
Unitarianism is a Christian theological movement that believes that the God in Christianity is one entity, as opposed to a Trinity (tri- from Latin tres "three"). Most other branches of Christianity define God as one being in three persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Unitarian Christians, therefore, believe that Jesus was inspired by God in his moral teachings, and he is a savior, but he was not a deity or God incarnate.
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What is the Biblical basis for unitarianism?
I ask this mostly in reaction to this question: What is the Biblical basis for the doctrine of the Trinity?
From what I've seen, the majority of Christians believe in Trinitarianism, but some believe ...
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How do Biblical Unitarians understand what some theologians refer as the Kenosis in Philippians 2?
Philippians 2:5-9 describes the attitude of humility, love, and service which Christ Jesus possessed while on earth:
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he ...
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How do Unitarians interpret John 1:1?
John 1:1 says:
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." -KJV
The Greek says:
Ἐν ἀρχῇ ἦν ὁ λόγος καὶ ὁ λόγος ἦν πρὸς τὸν θεόν καὶ θεὸς ἦν ὁ λόγος
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What are the main differences between Jehovah's Witnesses and Biblical Unitarians?
What are the main differences between the two? I know that both reject the trinity and the divinity of Jesus, but that's about it. I'm particularly interested in knowing their doctrinal differences (...
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How do Unitarians respond to quotations from Ignatius of Antioch that seem to show Ignatius believes Jesus is God?
Ignatius of Antioch is one of the Apostolic Church Fathers - one of 4 from whom we have significant writings (along with Pope Clement I, Polycarp of Smyrna, and Papias of Hierapolis).
Of the 4, the ...
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Why don’t Unitarians believe that Jesus Christ pre-existed before incarnation?
I want to ask this again but in a different context. In the context of unitarianism.
Why Unitarians do not believe that Jesus Christ is God
And why Unitarians do not believe in the pre-existence of ...
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Are there published testimonies from Unitarians about their experiences with the presence of the Holy Spirit?
Have any Unitarians experienced the presence of the Holy Spirit, possibly in a dramatic, life-changing way, and published a testimony in which they recount their experiences?
Note: this question has ...
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What is the Biblical basis for the belief that Trinitarian belief is “not” required for salvation?
What is the Biblical basis for the belief that Trinitarian belief is not required for salvation?
The Athanasian Creed states
"And in this Trinity, no one is before or after, greater or less than
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How do Unitarians explain Hebrews 1:10-12?
How do Unitarians explain Hebrews 1:10-12?
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“In the beginning, Lord, you founded the earth,
and the heavens are the work of your hands;
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they will all wear ...
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According to Unitarians, to whom does the word הָאָדוֹן refer in Mal. 3:1?
Regarding the word אֲדֹנִי (adoni) in Psa. 110:1 (actually prefixed with -ל, i.e. לַאדֹנִי), translated as “my lord,” a self-professed Unitarian website states,1
Trinitarian commentators frequently ...
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How do Unitarians understand these verses which seem to say that all created things were created by Jesus?
John 1:1-3: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has ...
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Is there a link between Socinianism and Sir Isaac Newton's conclusion to his Principia Mathematica (1687) where he attacks the Trinity doctrine?
This linked question What was Isaac Newton's view of the Trinity? was useful with the answer giving one quote from John Byl's article 'Newton and the Trinity' where Newton said that the great ...
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How do Biblical Unitarians contextually explain Thomas' exclamation at John 20:28?
John 20:28 has Thomas saying
"My Lord and my God!"
For Trinitarians, this line is fairly straightforward - Thomas is recognizing that Jesus is not just Lord but also God.
How do Biblical ...
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Does Unitarianism - as a whole - worship God as a Person?
Wikipedia - Unitarianism seems to suggest that there is no core belief regarding Deity, within what is called 'Unitarianism' :
Worship within the Unitarian tradition accommodates a wide range of ...
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What is the difference between the way Catholics view The Blessed Virgin Mary and Unitarians view Jesus?
Reading chats and posts and such here with our BU friends I've noticed a thread that seems similar to the way Catholics view The Blessed Virgin Mary and Unitarians view Jesus. It seems like in both ...
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According to Biblical Unitarians, who resurrected Jesus - the Father or the Son?
In John 2:19-22 Jesus tells the Jews that he will perform a miraculous sign by raising the temple of his body in three days.
"Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise
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How would believers in Jesus' deity paraphrase 1 Clement 59:4, "Let all the Gentiles know that Thou art the God alone, and Jesus Christ is Thy Son"? [closed]
1 Clement is the only extant uncontested writing of Pope Clement I. It is generally dated to the 1st Century. Along with the Didache and Old Roman Creed, it is an early Christian 'dog that didn't bark'...
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According to Biblical Unitarians, is it theoretically possible for God to incarnate as a human and live a holy and humble life?
For Biblical Unitarians, and from a theoretical standpoint, can God make use of His omnipotence and free will to take on human form and teach us by way of example what it is to live a holy and humble ...
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How do Biblical Unitarians understand verses that appear to identify God (the Father) and the Holy Spirit as different beings/entities?
Here are a few notable passages (the list is probably not exhaustive - edits are welcome):
13 So if you, despite being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your ...
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How do Unitarians interpret the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20)
When Jesus told His disciples to baptize in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, I think that those who believe that God is a Trinity of Divine Persons see this as one God and ...
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Is there a name for the position that Trinitarianism isn't necessarily wrong, but is theological speculation?
Although I think Unitarianism is a much more elegant explanation of what is happening in scripture, at the same time I'm sympathetic to Trinitarian claims that ultimately the nature of God is ...
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How do Trinitarians interpret Acts 2:22 in terms of St. Peter's beliefs?
Acts 2:22 quotes St. Peter saying
"Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man
certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did
among you through Him,...
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