Abstract

This research analyzed the relationship between the doctrine of Trinity and the doctrine of humanity. The main purpose of this research is to analyze theword Elohim (plural) and trinity, a unity of three coeternal persons and theirrelationship to the doctrine of humanity, especially terminology body, soul andspirit as a threefold union. The Bible explains that human were created accordingto God’s image and likeness (Gen 1:26, 27). The Hebrew word God in Genesis1:26 is Elohim. According to theologians, the word Elohim implies Trinity.Adventists’ understanding of Trinity as stated in the Seventh-day AdventistFundamental Belief, as follows: “There is one God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit aunity of three coeternal Persons.” According to Ellen White in Education (p. 15),“When Adam came from the Creator’s hand; he bore, in his physical, mental, andspiritual nature, a likeness to his Maker.” Apostle Paul also writes in 1Thessalonians 5:23 “… may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire,without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” The Bible uses this termas a threefold union, to signify the unity of human being as a whole person.

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