1 Corinthians 13:13

So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Faith, hope and love abide together in those who have received Christ into their hearts. The word Trinity is not used but does it need to be used to call this a Trinity, Three in One?

Some Christian denominations do not adhere to a Trinitarian doctrine.

Matthew 28:19 English Standard Version

19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[into] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Since the word Trinity is not found in any bible version, does that necessitate the need to deny that we are baptized into three separate identities?

Where we go wrong in insisting on holding to a Trinitarian doctrine is when we insist that it puts their salvation at risk..

Our salvation is based on one and only one aspect for true salvation. 

Ephesians 2:8

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,

Placing our faith in the gracious gift of God is all that is required.

Trinitarian doctrine can be taught as long as we do not insist that it is tied to salvation.

I do not deny the use of three elements of scripture is seen as is listed in the opening verse.

Faith, hope and love abide in us because we received Christ into our hearts. We do not have to teach it as a trinity to admit the benefits of those three elements.

1 Corinthians 13:5

 It (love) does not insist on its own way;

Insistence breeds resistance.

John 3:32-34 English Standard Version

32 He bears witness to what he has seen and heard, yet no one receives his testimony. 33 Whoever receives his testimony sets his seal to this, that God is true. 34 For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure.

How do we know without a doubt what is true?

If I were to tell you all that I have seen and heard, would anyone believe my testimony?

If I were to say it does not matter what you believe about my testimony it would offend some. The truth will only be revealed in what I say by those who have received John the Baptist’s testimony. 

There is a difference between believe and receive. I did not know that for many years. Now I know for a fact what is true because I have received Jesus Christ. I did not just believe, I received Jesus Christ into my heart.

Now He who is true abides in my heart and confirms truth when I hear it.

John 1:29

Behold, the Lamb of God

The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Anyone who has received Christ knows this is true without a shadow of doubt because He who is true confirms it in our hearts.

Receiving goes one step further than believing. The act of faith is to trust Jesus is at the door of your heart and to let Him in and allow Him to abide with you forever.

Hebrews 13:5

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

1 Corinthians 13:13

So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Because love abides in our hearts.

Will you receive my testimony?