STAR Projects - Trinity C

In this video, Scott Stanley from DTG Ministries presents a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of the Trinity through a biblical lens. Stanley challenges traditional church teachings on the Trinity, arguing that many interpretations of the Trinity are not supported by scripture. He examines biblical passages that personify wisdom as a representation of Christ and ties this to the portrayal of Jesus as the “anointed one,” who was brought forth from eternity rather than being co-eternal or co-equal with God the Father. Using scriptures like Proverbs 8, Revelation 3:14, Matthew 28, and Romans 8, he builds a case that Christ is the Son of God, created or brought forth by the Father but distinct in role and origin.

Stanley emphasizes the difference between being “created” and “born” or “brought forth,” viewing Christ as eternally begotten, not created in a conventional sense, but as having an origin point prior to creation. The teachings counter the commonly held notion of the equal and eternal nature of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as espoused by mainstream Trinitarian doctrine. He stresses that God’s love is manifested by sending His “only begotten Son,” which implies a unique relationship and hierarchy within the Godhead.

Throughout, Stanley encourages individuals to seek personal revelation from God rather than relying entirely on denominational dogma and to embrace a simple but scripture-grounded understanding of the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The video affirms the trinitarian concept but disputes the traditional definitions and misinterpretations associated with it.