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Is the Trinity a "Salvation Issue?"

October 26, 2026 · 20 min

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I believe the Christian doctrine of the Trinity is true. But is that the same as saying it's a "salvation issue?"

In Evangelical parlance, "salvation issues" are essentially those things you have to believe to be saved. They're similar to "dogmas" in other traditions.

In this video, I explore the question of whether or not the doctrine of the trinity fits this description. Part of exploring this question involves exploring the nature of faith, the function of dogmas, and how the doctrine of the trinity relates to salvation.

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The Christian Doctrine of God by T. F. Torrance: https://link.amazon/B0cE7mEdd
Justification and the Churches by Gerald Hiestand: https://link.amazon/B0ewCemPD
On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius: https://link.amazon/B0hjn2O1X
Letters to Serapion by St. Athanasius: https://link.amazon/B09Cj6O90
Veritatis Splendor by Pope St. John Paul II: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_06081993_veritatis-splendor.html

00:00 Salvation Issues
02:37 The Nature of Faith
05:06 Trust and Assent
06:16 Understanding Dogma
10:59 Trinity and Salvation
17:21 Are Only Trinitarians Saved?

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