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