The Trinity

Introduction

So far we have learned that there is one God- The Creator of the World.

Deuteronomy 6:4 "Hear, O Israel: the Lord God is one Lord."
There is only one God.

but a careful study of the scriptures will show that God exists in three Persons, that is, a Godhead manifested in three Persons"
Colossians 2:9 "For Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily."

Objection: How can God be three Persons and one God at the same time? Would that make three Gods, resembling pagan philosophy and contradicting Deuteronomy 6:4?

Is the doctrine of Trinity not incomprehensible? and contrary to reason?

Isaiah 55:8, 9 teaches us that human reasons has no bearing in the study of God, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, and thoughts than your thoughts."

Neither words "Trinity" not Triune God" can be found in the Scriptures.

Basis of the Doctrine of the Trinity

1. In the Baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3:13- 17 we see the trinity at work: God the Father spoke from heaven, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." God the Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ, was being baptized, God the Holy Spirit descended like a dove and alighted on the Savior.

2. The baptismal formula in Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost."

3. The Benediction in 2 Corinthians 13:14: "The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen."

4. The creation of man uses as plural terms: Genesis 1:26 "And God said, Let Us make man in Our Image, after Our likeness: and let them have dominion."

In subsequent lessons we will show that the Son Jesus Christ was true God and that the Holy Spirit is God.

The Trinity and the Attributes of God

Attribute

1. Eternal
2. Omnipotent
3. Omniscient
4. Omnipresent
5. Holiness
6. Truth
7. Benevolent
8. Communion

God the Father

1. Psalm 90:2
2. 1 Peter 1:5
3. Jeremiah 17:10
4. Jeremiah 23:24
5. Revelation 15:4
6. John 7:28
7. Romans 2:4
8. 1 John 1:3

God the Son

1. Revelation 1:8, 17
2. 2 Corinthians 12:9
3. Revelation 2:23
4. Matthew 18:20
5. Acts 3:14
6. Revelation 3:7
7. Ephesians 5:25
8. 1 John 1:3

God the Holy Spirit

1. Hebrews 9:14
2. Romans 15:19
3. 1 Corinthians 2:11
4. Psalms 139:7
5. Luke 1:15
6. 1 John 5:6
7. Nehemiah 9:20
8. 2 Corinthians 13:14

Conclusion

Do not be trouble if you cannot understand this perplexing doctrine.
"He who would try deny try to understand the Trinity fully will lose his mind.
But He would deny the Trinity will lose his soul." Lindsell and Woodbridge.

It is mystery and will remain mystery until we meet our Lord in glory.

However this does not mean that we cannot believe it. We must believe it.

God is so different from us; He is Spirit and we are human beings.
I believe that God is honored and happy by our believing in this doctrine.
Man, too, is a tripartite being- body, soul and Spirit- for we were made in the image and likeness of the Lord.
Let us worship this great God- this One who is superior to us.
Let us thank each member of the Trinity, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, for that which they have personally done for us.

Source: One hundred Bible Lessons
By: Alban Douglas