# *Titus 2:13-14

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Posted by WorldlyWitness [WW] on November 10, 1999 at 18:08:05 {AAJB0ph6mYTmM4Bt2duQm1EPSMpKF.}:

In Reply to: Titus 2:13-14 posted by wwjd2000 on November 10, 1999 at 12:41:36:

NIV Titus 2:13-14
13 while we wait for the blessed hope--the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,
14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

Strong's Ref. # 2316

Romanized theos
Pronounced theh'-os

of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with GSN3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:

This looks a little uncertain as to whether or not Jesus is being referred to as 'Supreme Diety' or just one who has god-like power.
I personally don't think this is a 'proof text' regarding the trinity.
I think the trinity is an 'apologia' that tries to save the alleged monotheism of the Bible. To me it teaches a form of Henotheism or, god plus one.
WW

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