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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.

Overall consensus49/100

Seventh-day Adventist Church

Seventh-day Adventist Church

Adventist & Restorationist

Denies

Comma Johanneum not in original manuscripts; Trinity from authentic texts

SDA does not include Comma Johanneum as original 1 John text. Adventist scholarship recognizes phrase absent from earliest Greek manuscripts appearing to be later Latin addition.\n\nSDA affirms Trinity on basis of authentic biblical passages and 28 Fundamental Beliefs. Churches commitment to Scripture authority includes engagement with textual criticism. Rejection of Comma does not weaken Trinitarian theology.

Scripture References

Sources

  • 28 Fundamental Beliefs Beliefs 2-4
  • Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
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