Introduction
In this article, I will address the topic “The Trinity and the Inversion of Titles” and analyze how the doctrine of the Trinity is presented, especially in relation to the titles given to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I will discuss the way expressions such as “God the Son” and “God the Holy Spirit” are used and how this changes the biblical understanding of the nature of God. Throughout the text, I will explore the difference between the titles used in Scripture and how this inversion can affect our understanding of the oneness of God and the relationship between the persons of the Trinity.
The Unbiblical Titles!
It’s incredible how often we read and reread certain explanations and fail to notice the differences between what we are reading (or saying) and the truth written in the Word of God.
Today I would like to talk about the titles that the 3 persons of the Trinity receive within this doctrine. According to this doctrine, God is composed of 3 persons, which are:
- God, Father
- God, Son
- God, Holy Spirit
You may have already seen someone refer to one of the Trinity with the titles above. It is very common for us to come across these expressions and not stop to analyze whether they are correct.
Doctrines Without Solid Foundation
We know from the Bible that the doctrine of the Trinity has no solid basis for us to believe in it. The same is true of these titles, especially the second and third. Note that these titles never appear written in the Bible. But why is that? And why were we taught this inversion of titles, and why is it used in Christian circles?
The answer to this question is very simple. God’s Word is truth and cannot teach error. If God did not inspire the use of these titles, it is probably because there is some error in them. And in fact, we can see where the error lies in these titles when we carefully analyze each one. Notice the following:
“God the Son” and “God the Holy Spirit” both have the word “God” in front of them.
And what’s the problem with that?
By placing the word “God” in front of each of the two titles, we are also naming two beings as being “God“. Along with “God the Father“, we now have 2 more Gods, totaling 3 Gods in the end! We are not talking here about a single God as the Bible teaches us, but we are becoming polytheists by mentioning the titles in these ways.
But the biggest problem is not just that. It is precisely the INVERSION of the meaning of each title.
Jesus becomes “God the Son“. But biblically, He is called “the Son of God“. Likewise, with “God the Holy Spirit“, Scripture calls Him “the Holy Spirit of God“.
Elevating to a Non-Existent Position
Jesus is not Almighty God as many people think. He is never presented as such in Scripture (although He is given the title “God” in certain passages). Jesus is the beloved Son of God, the only being who came into existence directly from Him. The inversion of titles hides this truth! The entire plan of salvation is centered on this great truth, which tells us that “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
Likewise, the Holy Spirit is not another person besides the very person of the Father and the Son. Scripture also never uses this title “God the Holy Spirit“, but as we read:
Ephesians 4:30 – “And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.“
Conclusion
We conclude that the doctrine of the Trinity, by using the inversion of the titles “God the Son” and “God the Holy Spirit“, can cause confusion about the nature of God, leading to a mistaken understanding that there are three gods. When analyzing the Scriptures, it is clear that the Bible never uses these titles in this way. Jesus is presented as “the Son of God” and the Holy Spirit as “the Holy Spirit of God“, which preserves the unity of God. Thus, by reflecting on these details, we can better understand the biblical truth about the nature of God and avoid misinterpretations.
May our eyes always be open to those small details that ultimately make a big difference.
God bless us all.
