Castos https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com Since its components began to be officially codified at the Council of Nicea in 325 AD, the “Trinity” has been a topic that has caused great confusion and uncertainty for many truth-seeking Christians. This seminar, by Don Snedeker, is filled with fascinating quotes from many Christians through the centuries who recognized that the Trinity has no biblical basis, and who stood firm against opposition and persecution for not believing it. Don aptly shows how critical it is for Christians to truly understand who Jesus Christ really is and what is his relationship to God, not only so they can make a rational defense of our faith, but so they can experience a relationship with God similar to that which Jesus had. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:11:26 +0000 en-us © 2025 Spirit & Truth Fellowship International Since its components began to be officially codified at the Council of Nicea in 325 AD, the “Trinity” has been a topic that has caused great confusion and uncertainty for many truth-seeking Christians. This seminar, by Don Snedeker, is filled with fascinating quotes from many Christians through the centuries who recognized that the Trinity has no biblical basis, and who stood firm against opposition and persecution for not believing it. Don aptly shows how critical it is for Christians to truly understand who Jesus Christ really is and what is his relationship to God, not only so they can make a rational defense of our faith, but so they can experience a relationship with God similar to that which Jesus had. Spirit & Truth episodic Since its components began to be officially codified at the Council of Nicea in 325 AD, the “Trinity” has been a topic that has caused great confusion and uncertainty for many truth-seeking Christians. This seminar, by Don Snedeker, is filled with fascinating quotes from many Christians through the centuries who recognized that the Trinity has no biblical basis, and who stood firm against opposition and persecution for not believing it. Don aptly shows how critical it is for Christians to truly understand who Jesus Christ really is and what is his relationship to God, not only so they can make a rational defense of our faith, but so they can experience a relationship with God similar to that which Jesus had. Spirit & Truth Fellowship International admin@stfi.org false https://feeds.castos.com/02g1g yes Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:11:26 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/26205/episode/776930 https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/episodes/session-13-study-of-logos Trinitarians state that the “logos” in John 1:1 is Jesus, who was with and was God from the beginning. However, when Jesus is substituted for God, many verses of Scripture make no sense. However, if the “logos” is understood to encompass the power, wisdom, reason, and discourse of God, of which Jesus was the human expression, then the verses make sense. John 20:31 states that Jesus is the son of God, not God the son.  Verses: John 1:1, 14, 18; 20:31; Rev. 19:13  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> false Trinitarians state that the “logos” in John 1:1 is Jesus, who was with and was God from the beginning. However, when Jesus is substituted for God, many verses of Scripture make no sense. However, if the “logos” is understood to encompass the power, wisdom, reason, and discourse of God, of which Jesus was the human expression, then the verses make sense. John 20:31 states that Jesus is the son of God, not God the son.  Verses: John 1:1, 14, 18; 20:31; Rev. 19:13  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> 00:54:56 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:31:23 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/26205/episode/452653 https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/episodes/session-12-difficult-andor-misunderstood-verses-incorrectly-used-to-confirm-the-trinity Studying the biblical verses cited to confirm the Trinity reveals problems such as corruption from the ancient texts, misinterpretation in light of context, or misunderstanding Eastern culture through a Western mindset. Such verses are addressed in detail one at the time to show how the typical interpretations contradict the preponderance of verses that state that Yahweh God is supreme, has no equals, and is God alone.  Verses: John 14:7-10; 17:5; Acts 7:44-45; 1 Cor. 10:4; 2 Cor. 5:19; 13:14; Phil. 2:5-6; Col. 1:16-19; 1 Tim. 3:16; Heb. 1:1-2; 11:24-26; Rev. 1:8  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> false Studying the biblical verses cited to confirm the Trinity reveals problems such as corruption from the ancient texts, misinterpretation in light of context, or misunderstanding Eastern culture through a Western mindset. Such verses are addressed in detail one at the time to show how the typical interpretations contradict the preponderance of verses that state that Yahweh God is supreme, has no equals, and is God alone.  Verses: John 14:7-10; 17:5; Acts 7:44-45; 1 Cor. 10:4; 2 Cor. 5:19; 13:14; Phil. 2:5-6; Col. 1:16-19; 1 Tim. 3:16; Heb. 1:1-2; 11:24-26; Rev. 1:8  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> 01:17:38 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:30:03 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/26205/episode/452652 https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/episodes/session-11-similarities-do-not-imply-equality The concept of the Trinity entails that attributes of God are shared by Jesus and the holy spirit, implying that those similar attributes make them co-equal. However, a great many verses also apply those same attributes to other individuals in Scripture. Thus, upon considering a given attribute, if it applies to God and to other people, that doesn’t make those other people equal to God.   Verses: Isa. 43:11; Acts 5:31; Ezra 7:12; 1 Tim 6:15; 1 Chron. 29:20; Col. 2:9; 3:13; 1 John 1:9; Eph. 3:19; 1 Cor. 11:7; 2 Cor. 4:4; John 17:14  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> false The concept of the Trinity entails that attributes of God are shared by Jesus and the holy spirit, implying that those similar attributes make them co-equal. However, a great many verses also apply those same attributes to other individuals in Scripture. Thus, upon considering a given attribute, if it applies to God and to other people, that doesn’t make those other people equal to God.   Verses: Isa. 43:11; Acts 5:31; Ezra 7:12; 1 Tim 6:15; 1 Chron. 29:20; Col. 2:9; 3:13; 1 John 1:9; Eph. 3:19; 1 Cor. 11:7; 2 Cor. 4:4; John 17:14  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> 01:19:41 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:24:57 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/26205/episode/452651 https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/episodes/session-10-names-and-titles-of-god-and-jesus There are many names for God in Scripture including Lord, Yahweh/Jehovah, Elohim, and more. Jesus also has many names including Lord, Son of God, Messiah/Christ, and Savior. The holy spirit is called “the Comforter” and “the gift of God.” If God, Jesus, and the holy spirit are co-equal, then the names of each would apply to all the three. This session addresses that this is not the case. Each one is uniquely different but has similarities to the others.  Verses: Phil. 2:6-11; Isa. 7:14; 9:6; Matt. 1:23; 16:22-23; John 1:1-3; 20:28, 31; Exo. 7:1; 20:1-3; Gen.1:26; 3:22; 11:7-8  Teacher: Don […]]]> false There are many names for God in Scripture including Lord, Yahweh/Jehovah, Elohim, and more. Jesus also has many names including Lord, Son of God, Messiah/Christ, and Savior. The holy spirit is called “the Comforter” and “the gift of God.” If God, Jesus, and the holy spirit are co-equal, then the names of each would apply to all the three. This session addresses that this is not the case. Each one is uniquely different but has similarities to the others.  Verses: Phil. 2:6-11; Isa. 7:14; 9:6; Matt. 1:23; 16:22-23; John 1:1-3; 20:28, 31; Exo. 7:1; 20:1-3; Gen.1:26; 3:22; 11:7-8  Teacher: Don […]]]> 01:19:10 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:24:15 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/26205/episode/452649 https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/episodes/session-9-jesus-did-not-exist-before-his-birth The past tense, when describing a future action as being accomplished in the present, is often used to state that Jesus was alive before his birth. However, this is a figure of speech that emphasizes the certainty now that a future event will indeed happen. Further, the holy spirit is called a gift from God, not a third person of the Trinity, and is often omitted in epistolary salutations when God and Jesus are mentioned.  Verses: Luke 1:30-35; John 6:62; 8:58; 17:5; Rev. 13:8; Luke 24:49  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> false The past tense, when describing a future action as being accomplished in the present, is often used to state that Jesus was alive before his birth. However, this is a figure of speech that emphasizes the certainty now that a future event will indeed happen. Further, the holy spirit is called a gift from God, not a third person of the Trinity, and is often omitted in epistolary salutations when God and Jesus are mentioned.  Verses: Luke 1:30-35; John 6:62; 8:58; 17:5; Rev. 13:8; Luke 24:49  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> 01:19:40 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:23:41 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/26205/episode/472558 https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/episodes/session-8-jesus-denial-of-being-god The differences between God and Jesus are so numerous in Scripture that it is impossible for them to be co-equal. God is eternal, omniscient, omnipotent, self-existent, and infinitely good. Jesus not only never claimed these attributes, but also denied he had them. The word logos in John 1:1 is shown not be a person, but the manifold aspects of God.  Verses: Heb. 9:22; Matt. 19:17; 28:18; Mark 10:18; John 1:1, 14; 14:28; 7:16; 2 Cor. 13:4; Isa. 40:13; 1 Tim 2:5  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> false The differences between God and Jesus are so numerous in Scripture that it is impossible for them to be co-equal. God is eternal, omniscient, omnipotent, self-existent, and infinitely good. Jesus not only never claimed these attributes, but also denied he had them. The word logos in John 1:1 is shown not be a person, but the manifold aspects of God.  Verses: Heb. 9:22; Matt. 19:17; 28:18; Mark 10:18; John 1:1, 14; 14:28; 7:16; 2 Cor. 13:4; Isa. 40:13; 1 Tim 2:5  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> 01:19:36 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:23:10 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/26205/episode/452648 https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/episodes/session-7-the-god-of-the-old-testament-and-new-testament-is-the-same The Old Testament reveals God as being supreme, above all other gods. His position of supremacy is repeated in the New Testament. Jesus frequently referred to God as his father and taught that he did the will of the Father. Jesus gave God the glory in all that he did. They were a team of a loving Father and His obedient Son. No Trinitarian alliance between God and Jesus is explicitly referred to in the Old or New Testament.  Verses: Deut. 6:4; Mark 12:29-30; 1 Cor. 8:6  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> false The Old Testament reveals God as being supreme, above all other gods. His position of supremacy is repeated in the New Testament. Jesus frequently referred to God as his father and taught that he did the will of the Father. Jesus gave God the glory in all that he did. They were a team of a loving Father and His obedient Son. No Trinitarian alliance between God and Jesus is explicitly referred to in the Old or New Testament.  Verses: Deut. 6:4; Mark 12:29-30; 1 Cor. 8:6  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> 01:19:31 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:22:28 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/26205/episode/472559 https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/episodes/session-6-trinity-mystery-or-contradiction The Bible is God’s revelation to humankind to reveal truth and bring understanding. Using mysterious explanations is incompatible with God’s purpose. God and Jesus are not fully knowable by humankind, but what is written about them can be known and understood. Scripture exhorts people to use reason and search for truth. Literary guidelines for Scripture interpretation include understanding figures of speech, biblical customs and culture, and word meanings.  Verses: John 4:20-23; 5:36-39; Rom. 10:17; Acts 17:22-23; 1 Thess. 5:21; Eph 1:16-18; 2 Tim. 3:14-17  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> false The Bible is God’s revelation to humankind to reveal truth and bring understanding. Using mysterious explanations is incompatible with God’s purpose. God and Jesus are not fully knowable by humankind, but what is written about them can be known and understood. Scripture exhorts people to use reason and search for truth. Literary guidelines for Scripture interpretation include understanding figures of speech, biblical customs and culture, and word meanings.  Verses: John 4:20-23; 5:36-39; Rom. 10:17; Acts 17:22-23; 1 Thess. 5:21; Eph 1:16-18; 2 Tim. 3:14-17  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> 01:19:36 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:22:03 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/podcasts/26205/episodes/session-5 https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/episodes/session-5 The first three centuries of Christian doctrine embraced the Apostle’s Creed and made no mention of a Trinitarian doctrine. However, numerous church councils in the fourth century introduced human philosophy, largely based on Plato’s writings, and created a new view that God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are three persons with one essence, co-equal and co-eternal. In this way, Scripture was corrupted to mean something that was never intended.  Verses: Matt. 13:32; 1 John 5:7; 1 Tim. 3:16; 1 Thess. 5:21; Col. 2:8  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> false The first three centuries of Christian doctrine embraced the Apostle’s Creed and made no mention of a Trinitarian doctrine. However, numerous church councils in the fourth century introduced human philosophy, largely based on Plato’s writings, and created a new view that God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are three persons with one essence, co-equal and co-eternal. In this way, Scripture was corrupted to mean something that was never intended.  Verses: Matt. 13:32; 1 John 5:7; 1 Tim. 3:16; 1 Thess. 5:21; Col. 2:8  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> 01:19:13 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:21:30 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/podcasts/26205/episodes/session-4 https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/episodes/session-4 The cornerstone of Trinitarian doctrine is that Christ is 100% man and 100% God, that is, Christ has two natures in one person. However, Jesus himself stated that he only does what God shows or tells him, and that God is greater than he. The Scriptures describe Jesus as divine, meaning God-like, but that doesn’t mean he is equal to God.The Trinitarian doctrine is neither defined nor supported by scripture.  Verses: Matt. 16:13; Mark 13:32; John 1:18; 14:27  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> false The cornerstone of Trinitarian doctrine is that Christ is 100% man and 100% God, that is, Christ has two natures in one person. However, Jesus himself stated that he only does what God shows or tells him, and that God is greater than he. The Scriptures describe Jesus as divine, meaning God-like, but that doesn’t mean he is equal to God.The Trinitarian doctrine is neither defined nor supported by scripture.  Verses: Matt. 16:13; Mark 13:32; John 1:18; 14:27  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> 01:07:15 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:21:00 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/podcasts/26205/episodes/session-3 https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/episodes/session-3 Most Christian doctrines are clearly stated in the Bible, but the Trinity is one that is not. Instead, it is formulated from various verses and woven into a concept that is contradicted by many clear verses. Many Trinitarian biblical scholars cannot explain this doctrine and profess that it just must be taken by faith. Some go so far as stating that salvation is dependent on believing the Trinity even when no scripture supports this conclusion.  Verses: John 3:16; 10:30; 2 Cor 13:14; Rom. 10:9-10  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> false Most Christian doctrines are clearly stated in the Bible, but the Trinity is one that is not. Instead, it is formulated from various verses and woven into a concept that is contradicted by many clear verses. Many Trinitarian biblical scholars cannot explain this doctrine and profess that it just must be taken by faith. Some go so far as stating that salvation is dependent on believing the Trinity even when no scripture supports this conclusion.  Verses: John 3:16; 10:30; 2 Cor 13:14; Rom. 10:9-10  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> 01:18:15 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:19:30 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/26205/episode/452643 https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/episodes/session-2-trinitarianism-explained This session defines Trinitarianism as “father, son, and holy spirit are three persons with one essence that are co-equal and co-eternal,” and three different forms of Trinitarianism are explained. Established about 1700 years ago, this new doctrine requires new vocabulary and new meanings not mentioned in Scripture. The doctrine of the Trinity is not taught in the Bible by Moses, Jesus, Peter, or Paul because it didn’t exist then.  Verses: Mark 12:30; John 10:30; 20:31; 1 Cor. 8:6; Heb. 1:5  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> false This session defines Trinitarianism as “father, son, and holy spirit are three persons with one essence that are co-equal and co-eternal,” and three different forms of Trinitarianism are explained. Established about 1700 years ago, this new doctrine requires new vocabulary and new meanings not mentioned in Scripture. The doctrine of the Trinity is not taught in the Bible by Moses, Jesus, Peter, or Paul because it didn’t exist then.  Verses: Mark 12:30; John 10:30; 20:31; 1 Cor. 8:6; Heb. 1:5  Teacher: Don Snedeker]]> 01:11:43 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:17:45 +0000 Spirit & Truth https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/26205/episode/452642 https://on-the-errors-of-the-trinity.castos.com/episodes/session-1-introduction-unitarianism-explained This session discusses what Unitarianism is and how it elevates Yahweh, God, as having no equals, as the one true God, and as God alone. It explains that this in no way detracts from the significance of His Son Jesus nor the powerful role of God’s gift of holy spirit. Understanding their harmony and distinctly different roles shows God as supreme, Jesus as His faithful Son, and the holy spirit as God’s power and influence in our lives.  Verses: Deut. 6:4; 32:39; Exod. 20:3; Isa. 40:25; 46:9; Ps. 83:18; 86:10; John 14:1; 1 Cor. 8:6; 1 Tim. 2:5  Teacher: Don […]]]> false This session discusses what Unitarianism is and how it elevates Yahweh, God, as having no equals, as the one true God, and as God alone. It explains that this in no way detracts from the significance of His Son Jesus nor the powerful role of God’s gift of holy spirit. Understanding their harmony and distinctly different roles shows God as supreme, Jesus as His faithful Son, and the holy spirit as God’s power and influence in our lives.  Verses: Deut. 6:4; 32:39; Exod. 20:3; Isa. 40:25; 46:9; Ps. 83:18; 86:10; John 14:1; 1 Cor. 8:6; 1 Tim. 2:5  Teacher: Don […]]]> 01:16:27