Dr. Colin Gyles shows that the trinity doctrine distorts the reality of Christ’s death and leads to the belief that there is a part of a person that is still alive when they are dead, hence opening a door for demon spirits to interact with people who think that these spirits are their departed loved ones. The trinity further leads to the worship of Satan who wanted to be God alongside the Father and the Son, as the third member of the heavenly council.

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To further compound the matter, God is reported as having been particularly displeased with the ancient practice of people sacrificing their children to appease their gods (Deut. 12:31). Yet, it is claimed that God offered His Son to appease, not even someone else who demanded it, but His own Self. One would imagine that it should be much more appropriate to simply forgive and let bygones be bygones, without demanding penance and blood-sacrifice. Is this really the type of Person God is, and is this what the atonement for sin is all about? Or, is it that God’s character is misunderstood and the most objectionable features of idolatry planted in the centre of Christian theology in place of the truth?

In addressing these issues, the most pivotal concept is that the true character of God is seen in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son who is the “express” (or precise) image of His person (Heb.1:3). Not even Moses nor Elijah perfectly manifested or represented God, but Jesus Christ did. Only He could. The Father is reported as having spoken from heaven when Moses and Elijah appeared beside Jesus on a high mountain, saying of Jesus, “This is my beloved Son… hear ye Him” (Matt. 17:5).

Jesus is reported to have stated the purpose for His yielding His life. He came to give His life as a ransom to save humanity (Matt. 20:28). A ransom is the price that is paid to secure the release of hostages or prisoners. Human beings are the hostages. The ransom price to buy us back is Christ, the Son of God. God is the One who pays the price (John 3:16). Who then, is the hostage-taker? Not God. God is not the one demanding a payment. He is the One making the payment. The hostage-taker is the devil (Satan). Humanity was brought into bondage to the devil when Adam, the father of our race submitted to the serpent (Satan – see Rev. 12:9). God gave His Son, who volunteered to take our place (John 3:16; John 10:17,18). When the Father let go of His Son at Calvary and the devil and his host had Him in their grasp, they did to Him what they would have done to humanity, were we left entirely in their hands.

God is just. God would not use superior fire-power to forcefully take away from the devil, that which the devil had some claims to. Remember, Adam had voluntarily submitted to the serpent. God chose to buy us back. Thus, there could remain no argument. Satan had no legitimate claim over Christ because, unlike Adam, Christ did not submit to the devil, even when He had gone without food for forty days. When Satan got the payment (Christ), he killed Him (put Him out of existence). Therefore, when God raised Christ from the dead (Gal. 1:1), the devil had no claims over Him. He neither has any legitimate claim over us now, because he was paid. If we choose, however, to reject God and remain with the devil, God will respect our choice and leave us to what we have chosen.

In the final analysis, the devil is a murderer. God is the Saviour. May it forever be understood that God did not kill His Son. Neither did He require the death of His Son. “His mercy endureth forever” (Ps. 107:1). “God is love” (1 John 4:8). God freely forgives.

Dr. Colin A. Gyles is a writer on religious topics

Ever since the existence of sin in the world, death has been an inevitable reality that humanity has never been able to accept gracefully. The sense of loss and final separation at the passing of loved ones never ceases to bring grief within the human family. Persons look with fear at the prospect of their own demise, taking as many precautions as lie within their power to postpone this eventuality.
Yet, notwithstanding the burglar bars, security fences, defensive and offensive weapons, hospitals and myriad human inventions, death can be at best postponed and only for a limited time, the duration of which can scarcely be considered as being under our control.

First century writers have testified that Jesus was seen alive on the third day after his death and appeared in the presence of many persons for a period of forty days thereafter. Such record has been provided not only by biblical writers. Other secular writers such as Flavius Josephus have given similar testimony. Unless there is credible evidence (which has not been forthcoming until now) that such testimonies were fabricated, there is no legitimate ground to reject the testimony of witnesses. It certainly cannot be rejected on the basis that it is impossible except persons are prepared to say that there is no God or that such an act is beyond the power of God to accomplish.

If God raised His Son Jesus Christ from the dead, then it is not unreasonable to accept the promise that we will likewise be raised if we believe and live righteously. If there is no resurrection and all there is to life is what we experience in our present lifetime, what basis exists for individuals to refrain from resorting to the most foul means even, to ensure that they get wealth, pleasure, power and all that they think might make for satisfaction here and now? It cannot be denied that many persons who try to be fair have suffered greatly, been denied justice and have had untimely and ignominious deaths, while others who seem to trample on those who are vulnerable and break virtually every rule of fairness seem to prosper in the present world order.

As a basis for peace and harmony Jesus admonished: “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you” (Matt.5:44). Indeed, were such principles universally practiced, there would be no disharmony anywhere, as everyone would seek the good of each other and would rather suffer than cause suffering. However, in a world where selfishness abounds, the upholders of such principles may seem to suffer and even die prematurely as was the experience of Jesus Himself. Yet, even in the face of death, rather than calling ten thousand angels to deliver Him and destroy His enemies, He prayed: “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34).

To human eyes it may seem that He died as a fool. But, God honoured Him by raising Him from the dead (Gal 1:1) and has “highly exalted Him” (Phil.2:9). Such is the message and meaning of the resurrection, that God, who sees and knows all things, is faithful and will not fail to honour those who put their trust in Him and live unselfishly for the good of others.

Colin A. Gyles is Founder of GOD’S LOVE Ministry.