Dichotomy or Trichotomy?

[praise_yeshua]

In any discussion of the construct or essence of man and God, I believe a choice must first be made in the various aspects of existence within both distinctions.

I believe it is essential every person make a decision relative to discussion of

Dichotomy vs Trichotomy?

What say you?

 

[Matthias]

I say dichotomy.

 

[Diserner]

I don't think the Trinity is like spirit, soul and body.

 

[civic]

Paul talks about man being trichotomy. Body, soul and spirit. 1 Thess 5:23. We will have all 3 in the Resurrection.

Option 3- tetrachotomy . See Mark 12:30

 

[praise_yeshua]

I say dichotomy.

Why?

 

[praise_yeshua]

I don't think the Trinity is like spirit, soul and body.

Not identical but similar. Trichotomy is a recognition of distinct qualities that make up a whole. If you believe man is being made in the image of God, then Trichotomy is relative and important.

 

[Matthias]

Why?

For the same reason that everyone who holds that position does. There’s nothing unique about my personal position on the question.

 

[Matthias]

Trichotomy vs. dichotomy of man—which view is correct? | GotQuestions.org

What is a dichotomist? What is a trichotomist? Do human beings have two parts or three? Are human beings body, soul, and spirit or body, soul-spirit?

www.gotquestions.org

 

[praise_yeshua]

Trichotomy vs. dichotomy of man—which view is correct? | GotQuestions.org

What is a dichotomist? What is a trichotomist? Do human beings have two parts or three? Are human beings body, soul, and spirit or body, soul-spirit?

www.gotquestions.org

Is this your position? Just want to make sure that is why you posted it.

 

[Matthias]

Is this your position? Just want to make sure that is why you posted it.

I posted it because of the conclusion : “Trichotomy vs. dichotomy of man - which view is correct? It would seem that it is unwise to be dogmatic. Both theories are biblically plausible. Neither interpretation is heretical.”

 

[praise_yeshua]

I posted it because of the conclusion : “Trichotomy vs. dichotomy of man - which view is correct? It would seem that it is unwise to be dogmatic. Both theories are biblically plausible. Neither interpretation is heretical.”

I feel differently on the importance. I agree on the fact it is not heretical.

I believe Trichotomy can assist with resistance to seeing/recognizing the "Spirit of God" as a distinct "Person" in the Holy Trinity.

 

[Matthias]

I feel differently on the importance. I agree on the fact it is not heretical.

I believe Trichotomy can assist with resistance to seeing/recognizing the "Spirit of God" as a distinct "Person" in the Holy Trinity.

I understand. I felt the same way as you do about it when I was a trinitarian.

All analogies for the Trinity are bad.

 

[praise_yeshua]

I understand. I felt the same way as you do about it when I was a trinitarian.

All analogies for the Trinity are bad.

Do you believe God is making man in His own image?

 

[Matthias]

Do you believe God is making man in His own image?

I believe man is made in God’s image.

 

[praise_yeshua]

I believe man is made in God’s image.

Then why is man sinful? Does sinfulness reflect the image of God?

 

[Matthias]

Then why is man sinful?

Man has disobedeyed and turned away from God.

Does sinfulness reflect the image of God?

No.

When you look at someone, do you see the image of God in that person?

 

[praise_yeshua]

Man has disobedeyed and turned away from God.

I suppose God can sin. Right?

No.

When you look at someone, do you see the image of God in that person?

I see a work in progress. I look forward to the day it is complete. I plan to be one of them.

 

[Matthias]

I suppose God can sin. Right?

No. Why would you suppose that?

I see a work in progress. I look forward to the day it is complete. I plan to be one of them.

But when you look at another person, do you see the image of God?

 

[praise_yeshua]

No. Why would you suppose that?

I'm not. We are talking about how man is made in the image of God. Context.

But when you look at another person, do you see the image of God?

I still see the clay on the wheel.

 

[Matthias]

I'm not. We are talking about how man is made in the image of God. Context.

You said “I suppose God can sin.”

I still see the clay on the wheel.

I see the image of God.