There are many Christians who do not believe that a belief in the Trinity is essential for salvation.
I have no opinion one way or the other on whether Salvation will be denied anyone who doesn’t believe in the Trinity.
But I really DON’T believe that God or Jesus is going to give us a multiple-choice exam on our beliefs at Judgment. We know that because we know precisely what is going to happen. Jesus tells us his criteria.
We will be evaluated on how our beliefs drove our actions toward others. On how much of His character He can see reflected in us. Did we visit the sick, or clothe the poor, or feed the hungry, or visit people in prison. Would Jesus know us, when we were supposed to be following Him? Doing these things for others is as good as doing them for Our Lord.
Beliefs essential for salvation? From what Christ seems to say, our beliefs inform our deeds, and without them it would be difficult or impossible to please Him — the one equips us to do the other.
There are many Christians who do not believe that a belief in the Trinity is essential for salvation.
I have no opinion one way or the other on whether Salvation will be denied anyone who doesn’t believe in the Trinity.
Beliefs essential for salvation? From what Christ seems to say, our beliefs inform our deeds, and without them it would be difficult or impossible to please Him — the one equips us to do the other.
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The belief in the Trinity is related to the belief of the Person, work and Nature of Jesus Christ. Therefore it is a core doctrine (as much of the Apostles creed is).
As far as behavoir, I do agree that our behavior should reflect Christ.
But the “works of God” required is Belief in Jesus (John 6).
If you denigrate Jesus into just a “prophet”, “elder brother”, “better than most human”, or reject his Sacrifice on the Cross, then are you REALLY believing in HIM? Or just a “feel good” made up modern fantasy?
For me, and most Christians, salvation is dependent upon a Biblical belief in the Biblical Jesus. Otherwise, what is the point? If only “living a good life” is required, then even atheists will be saved, and Christ died for naught.