GOD - JESUS - HOLY SPIRITT he Holy Trinity!

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THE HOLY TRINITY!

We are not talking about a complex theological theory, but about the ESSENTIAL NATURE of our God—ONE GOD in THREE distinct PERSONS, yet PERFECTLY UNITED in essence, purpose, and glory!

Scripture reveals to us this glorious truth:

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19)

“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.” (2 Corinthians 13:13)

GOD THE FATHER – the Creator and Sustainer of all things!

JESUS CHRIST – the eternal Son, Savior, and Lord!

HOLY SPIRIT – the Comforter, Sanctifier, and Enabler!

• THREE distinct PERSONS, yet ONE GOD!

• THREE manifestations, but ONE essence!

• THREE functions, but ONE divinity!

This is the GOD we worship, serve, and love!

Let us explore this fundamental truth which is the foundation of our Christian faith!

THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY:

1. Biblical Definition:

One God in Three Persons:

Christian Monotheism:

"Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one." (Deuteronomy 6:4)

• ONE true God

• THREE distinct persons

• SAME divine essence

• PERFECT unity

Not Three Gods:

• It is not polytheism

• They are not three separate beings

• They are not parts of God

• They are manifestations of the one God

Not One Person:

• It is not modalism

• They are not masks of God

• They are not temporary phases

• They are eternally distinct persons

2. Biblical Evidences of the Trinity:

In the Old Testament:

Plurality in Creation:

“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness.’” (Genesis 1:26)

• "Let us" – plural

• "Our" – plural possessive

• Indication of plurality in the Godhead

The Angel of the Lord:

“And the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush; and he looked, and behold, the bush was burning with fire, but the bush was not consumed.” (Exodus 3:2)

• Identified as God.

• Distinct from the Father.

• Pre-incarnate manifestation of Christ.

Triple Blessing:

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)

• Three invocations of the divine name

• Trinitarian structure of the blessing

In the New Testament:

Baptism of Jesus:

"When Jesus was baptized, He went up immediately from the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on Him. And behold, a voice from heaven said, ‘This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.’" (Matthew 3:16–17)

• Jesus being baptized

• Holy Spirit descending

• Father speaking from heaven

• Three persons simultaneously

Baptismal Formula:

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19)

• "Name" (singular) – one God

• Three persons mentioned

• Equality of position

Apostolic Blessing:

"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." (2 Corinthians 13:13)

• Three persons invoked

• Specific attributes

• Unity in the blessing

3. Internal Relationships

Eternal Love:

"For You loved Me before the foundation of the world." (John 17:24)

• Love between Father and Son

• Eternity of the relationship

• Perfection of communion

Voluntary Submission:

"For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will but the will of Him who sent Me." (John 6:38)

• Son submits to the Father

• Not out of inferiority

• For functional order

Mutual Glorification:

"He will glorify Me, for He will take what is Mine and declare it to you." (John 16:14)

• Spirit glorifies the Son

• Son glorifies the Father

• Shared glory

GOD THE FATHER

1. Who Is the Father?

First Person of the Trinity:

"One God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." (Ephesians 4:6)

Unique Characteristics:

• Source of Divinity

• Originator of the plan of salvation

• Supreme authority

• Eternal Father of the Son

Divine Attributes:

Omnipresence:

"Am I only a God nearby, declares the Lord, and not a God far away? Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the Lord. Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the Lord." (Jeremiah 23:23-24)

Omniscience:

He performs great things beyond searching out, and marvelous things beyond number. For He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ likewise to the downpour, His mighty downpour." (Job 37:5-6)

Omnipotence:

"Ah Lord God! It is You who have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for You." (Jeremiah 32:17)

Eternity:

"Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God." (Psalm 90:2)

Immutability:

"For I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed." (Malachi 3:6)

2. Works of the Father:

Creation:

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1)

Aspects of Creation:

• Ex nihilo – out of nothing

• Creative word

• Order and beauty

• Divine purpose

Providence:

"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28)

Providential Care:

• Sustaining the universe

• Ruling history

• Caring for His children

• Fulfillment of His purposes

Election:

"Just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him in love." (Ephesians 1:4)

Aspects of Election:

• Before the foundation of the world

• In Christ

• For holiness

• In love

3. Relationship with the Children:

Loving Father:

"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God." (1 John 3:1)

Expressions of Paternal Love:

• Adoption as children

• Constant care

• Loving discipline

• Eternal inheritance

Providing Father:

"Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things." (Matthew 6:31-32)

Provisions of the Father:

• Physical needs

• Divine protection

• Wise guidance

• Spiritual strength

Father Who Disciplines:

"For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and chastises every son whom He receives." (Hebrews 12:6)

Purposes of Discipline:

• Correction of error

• Formation of character

• Participation in holiness

• Fruit of righteousness

JESUS CHRIST:

1. Who Is Jesus?

Second Person of the Trinity:

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." (John 1:1)

Dual Nature:

• True God.

• True man.

• Two natures.

• One person.

Divinity of Christ:

Divine Attributes:

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." (Hebrews 13:8)

• Eternity – has always existed.

• Omniscience – knows all things.

• Omnipresence – present everywhere.

• Omnipotence – Almighty.

Humanity of Christ:

• Was born in Bethlehem.

• Had a human body, mind, and feelings.

• Experienced hunger, thirst, fatigue, and temptation.

• Did not sin.

Works of Christ:

• Reveals God the Father.

• Lives a perfect life.

• Dies as a substitute on the cross.

• Resurrects on the third day.

• Ascends into heaven.

• Intercedes for us.

THE HOLY SPIRIT:

1. Who Is the Holy Spirit?

• Third Person of the Trinity

• Fully God – present in creation, inspiring the prophets, sanctifying the church

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth." (Acts 1:8)

Intercession:

"In the same way the Spirit also helps our weaknesses; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words." (Romans 8:26)

Guidance:

"For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." (Romans 8:14)

UNITY AND DISTINCTION IN THE TRINITY:

1. Essential Unity

One Essence:

• Same divine nature.

• Same attributes.

• Same glory.

• Same eternity.

One Purpose:

• Salvation of humanity.

• Glorification of God.

• Establishment of the Kingdom.

• Restoration of all things.

One Will:

• Perfect harmony.

• Total cooperation.

• Absolute agreement.

• Complete unity.

2. Personal Distinction:

Specific Functions:

	FATHER	SON	HOLY SPIRIT
Plans salvation	✔️
Accomplishes salvation		✔️
Applies salvation			✔️
Elects the saved	✔️
Redeems the elect		✔️
Regenerates the redeemed			✔️
Sends the Son	✔️
Is sent by the Father		✔️
Is sent by the Father and the Son			✔️
Creator	✔️
Agent of creation		✔️
Power of creation			✔️
Gives the law	✔️
Fulfills the law		✔️
Writes the law on the heart			✔️

Unique Relationships:

• The Father begets the Son.

• The Son is begotten by the Father.

• The Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son.

3. Trinitarian Cooperation:

In Salvation:

• Father plans and elects.

• Son dies and rises again.

• Spirit convicts and regenerates.

In Sanctification:

• Father disciplines and shapes.

• Son intercedes and transforms.

• Spirit indwells and empowers.

In Glorification:

• Father receives the glory.

• Son shares the glory.

• Spirit reveals the glory.

PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE TRINITY:

1. For Worship:

Trinitarian Worship:

• Worship the Father as Creator.

• Worship the Son as Savior.

• Worship the Spirit as Sanctifier.

• Worship the Triune God.

Trinitarian Prayer:

• Pray to the Father

• In the name of the Son

• In the power of the Holy Spirit

2. For the Christian Life:

Relationship with Each Person:

• Father – as beloved children.

• Son – as redeemed brothers.

• Spirit – as inhabited temples.

Trinitarian Dependence:

• Trust in the Father’s love.

• Rest in the work of the Son.

• Depend on the power of the Spirit.

3. For Ministry:

Trinitarian Authority:

• Commissioned by the Father.

• Sent in the name of the Son.

• Empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Trinitarian Message:

• Love of the Father.

• Grace of the Son.

• Fellowship of the Holy Spirit.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY TRINITY

God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, I bow down before Your majesty and glory. I acknowledge that You are the one true God, eternally existing in three distinct Persons, yet perfectly united.

Heavenly Father, I worship You as my Creator and Sustainer. Thank You for Your eternal love, Your faithful providence, and Your paternal care. You chose me before the foundation of the world and adopted me as Your child.

Lord Jesus Christ, I worship You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for leaving heavenly glory, becoming incarnate, living a perfect life, dying for my sins, and rising again in victory.

You are my life, my hope, my joy.

Holy Spirit, I worship You as my Comforter and Sanctifier. Thank You for convicting me of sin, regenerating me, dwelling in me, sealing me, sanctifying me, and empowering me. You are my strength, my guide, my power.

May I live each day aware of Your presence in my life. May I love the Father with all my heart, follow the Son with all my soul, and be guided by the Spirit in all my ways.

May my life be a constant worship to the Holy Trinity. May I glorify the Father, exalt the Son, and honor the Holy Spirit in all I do, say, and think.

May Your unity be reflected in my life and relationships. May Your holiness be manifested in my character. May Your glory be revealed through my testimony.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, I pray. Amen.

TRINITARIAN DECLARATIONS

Declare in faith:

"I believe in the Triune God! Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are the one true God!"

"The Father loves me with everlasting love! I am His beloved child!"

"Jesus Christ is my Savior and Lord! In Him I have eternal life!"

"The Holy Spirit dwells in me! He guides, strengthens, and empowers me!"

"I live in the fellowship of the Holy Trinity! God is always with me!"

"My life glorifies the Father, exalts the Son, and honors the Holy Spirit!"

"I worship the Triune God in spirit and in truth! He is worthy of all honor and glory!"

CONCLUSION: WORSHIP TO THE HOLY TRINITY

What a glorious privilege it is to know and worship the TRIUNE GOD! We do not serve a distant and impersonal God, but the FATHER who loves us, the SON who saved us, and the HOLY SPIRIT who dwells within us!

The Trinity is not a cold, academic doctrine, but the living reality of our relationship with God! Each Person of the Trinity is actively involved in our salvation, sanctification, and glorification!

The Father chose us, adopted us, and loves us with eternal love! The Son redeemed us, justified us, and will glorify us! The Spirit regenerated us, dwells in us, and sanctifies us!

What a glorious mystery! What incomprehensible love! What marvelous grace!

Live each day aware of this trinitarian reality!

Pray to the Father, in the name of the Son, in the power of the Spirit!

Worship the Triune God with all your being!

May your life be a constant worship to the Holy Trinity!

May you reflect the unity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in your relationships! May you glorify the Triune God in everything you do!

The God we worship is infinitely greater than we can comprehend, yet infinitely near through His grace! He is transcendent in His majesty, yet immanent in His love!

Glory to the Father who created us!

Glory to the Son who saved us!

Glory to the Spirit who sanctifies us!

Glory to the Triune God forever!

WORSHIP TO THE HOLY TRINITY! FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT!

May you live and serve in the glorious fellowship of the Holy Trinity all the days of your life! Amen!