A BRIEF OVERVIEW: THE EARLY CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND THE TRINITY CONNECTION--A PHILOSOPHICAL AND HUMANISTIC SPECULATION

COLOSSIANS2:8AMP. "See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception [pseudo-intellectual babble], according to the tradition [and musings] of mere men, following the elementary principles of this world, rather than following [the truth--the teachings of] Christ."

The early Christian church started as a movement within Judaism in the first century AD. The first followers of Jesus, who were Jews, believed that he was the Messiah and the Son of God. They preached his teachings and the gospel of his death and resurrection to other Jews and gentiles.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-early-Christianityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Christianity

The early Christians faced persecution from both Jewish and Roman authorities, but they also experienced the growth and spread of their faith throughout the Roman Empire and beyond. They formed communities of believers, called churches, that met in private homes or public places.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Christianityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_the_1st_centuryhttps://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/a-look-at-the-early-church-11629559.html

The early Christian church also developed its own doctrines, rituals, and organization, often in response to challenges and controversies. Some of the key events and figures in the history of early Christianity include the conversion of Paul, the apostolic missions, the Council of Jerusalem, the martyrdom of Peter and Paul, the writings of the New Testament, the formation of the canon, the rise of heresies, the apologists, the persecutions under Nero, Domitian, and Diocletian, the legalization of Christianity under Constantine, and the Council of Nicaea.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-early-Christianityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Christianityhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_the_1st_century

https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/a-look-at-the-early-church-11629559.html

The early Christian Church connected to the Trinity by using the Old Testament as a source of revelation and inspiration. The early Christians believed that the Old Testament contained hints and foreshadows of the Trinity, such as the plural name of God (Elohim), the angel of the Lord, the Spirit of God, the wisdom of God, and the word of God. They also saw the Trinity in the prophecies and types of the Messiah, such as the Son of David, the Son of Man, the Servant of the Lord, and the Branch. They interpreted these Old Testament passages in light of the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, and they used them to defend and explain their faith in the triune God.

https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts/ask-ligonier/how-did-the-doctrine-of-the-trinity-develop-in-the-early-churchhttps://www.logos.com/grow/hall-trinity-in-the-old-testament/

Some of the early Church Fathers who contributed to the development of the doctrine of the Trinity by using the Old Testament were Justin Martyr, Irenaeus, Tertullian, Origen, Athanasius, and Augustine. They used various methods and arguments to show the unity and diversity of the Godhead, such as the analogy of the sun, the logos theory, the economic and ontological distinctions, and the numerical and relational modes of subsistence. They also appealed to the authority and tradition of the apostles and the church, as well as the experience and worship of the believers.

https://www.manyprophetsonemessage.com/2017/08/31/did-the-early-church-fathers-believe-in-the-trinity/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinityhttps://www.mrm.org/trinity-early-history

The early Christian Church connected to the Trinity by affirming that the God of the Old Testament is the same God who revealed Himself in Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, and that the Old Testament is a witness and a preparation for the fullness of the gospel.

WHO OR WHAT INVENTED THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY?

PROVERBS3:5-6NKJV. "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."

The doctrine of the Trinity is the belief that there is one God, but three persons or aspects: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The word 'trinity' does not appear in the Bible, but the concept was developed by the early Christians as they tried to understand the relationship between God, Jesus, and the Spirit.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Trinity-Christianity

The doctrine of the Trinity was not invented by a single person or event, but it was the result of a long and complex process of theological reflection and debate. Some of the factors that influenced the development of the doctrine were:

• The Jewish monotheism inherited from the Old Testament, which affirmed that there is only one God and that he is the creator and lord of all.

• The New Testament witness to the divinity of Jesus, who was called the Son of God, the Lord, and the Word, and who performed miracles, forgave sins, and rose from the dead.

• The New Testament witness to the presence and power of the Holy Spirit, who was sent by the Father and the Son, and who inspired, guided, and gifted the church.

• The Greco-Roman philosophical and cultural context, which provided the language and concepts to express the nature and attributes of God and his relation to the world.

• The challenges and controversies posed by various heresies and sects, such as Gnosticism, Arianism, and Sabellianism, which denied or distorted the doctrine of the Trinity in different ways.

• The councils and creeds of the church, such as the First Council of Nicaea in 325 CE and the Nicene Creed, which defined and defended the doctrine of the Trinity against the errors and misunderstandings of the time.

https://www.worldhistory.org/Trinity/https://islamcompass.com/who-invented-the-trinity-doctrine/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity

The doctrine of the Trinity was not fully formulated until the fourth and fifth centuries CE, and it has been the subject of ongoing discussion and exploration ever since. It is considered to be one of the central and distinctive doctrines of the Christian faith, and a mystery that surpasses human understanding.

https://www.islamreligion.com/articles/600/viewall/who-invented-trinity-part-1

I hope this helps you understand who or what invented the doctrine of the Trinity. If you want to learn more, you can check out some of the sources I cited. blush