1 John 5:7-8 — "The Comma Johanneum"

Whether the Trinitarian formula in 1 John 5:7-8 ('the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one'), found mainly in late Latin manuscripts, is considered part of the original text.

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Redeemed Christian Church of God

African Independent

Affirms

Comma Johanneum included; Trinity explicitly affirmed

RCCG includes Comma Johanneum in 1 John 5:7 as Scripture. Phrase three that bear record in heaven Father Word Holy Ghost explicitly affirms Trinity.\n\nRCCG teaches from passage as authoritative Scripture supporting Trinitarian doctrine fundamental to Christian faith. RCCG does not engage in textual criticism.

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RCCG Doctrine of Trinity
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