Are there different Trinitarian foundations?
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I read with interest a comment on CSE recently that stated-
> Scoping the question to Trinitarians in general may open the door to doctrines that may have some biblical basis, but are mostly based on tradition. From here
**Is there a sector of Trinitarianism that would affirm the basis for their doctrine is *based on Tradition/Creed* and scripture provides secondary support only?**
When strolling through the copious answers from a Trinitarian position intended to affirm such a belief, the scripture references are practically always taken out of context, partially quoted, or by using poor translations which have dubious connection to the original Greek. Following is a good example.
>1 Timothy 3:16 "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh.
It *seems* that the object is to find scripture to support the traditional belief. While the texts used often *seem* valid, when scripture is allowed to interpret scripture they are seen as invalid due to the reasons noted above. There are abundant examples to choose, one example noted recently -
>The only-begotten Son of God - John 1:18 - is their Creator. That is shown in John 1:1-14. This only-begotten Son of God "made everything that was made". From SE-BH .
One can only assume then, the bible must be of secondary importance to the underlying doctrine.
**Is there a sector of Trinitarianism whose doctrinal basis is Tradition/Creed first with scripture secondary?**
Asked by steveowen
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Jul 26, 2022, 05:06 AM
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