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Understanding the Trinity: God’s Love and Relationship in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Explore the profound mystery of the Trinity as revealed through Scripture. Discover the nature of one God in three persons—the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This study delves into essential biblical truths supporting the divinity of Jesus and the unity among the Godhead. Drawing from historical perspectives and theological insights, we unveil analogies and the relational essence of God. Gain a deeper understanding of how the Trinity embodies love, invites us into relationship, and calls us to serve and live out this love in our interactions with others.

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Understanding the Trinity: God’s Love and Relationship in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

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  1. The Trinity

  2. God Revealing • Matthew 28:18-20 (p.760) • There is one God. (Deut 6:4-6; 1 Cor 8:4; 1 Tim 2:5) • Jesus is God. (Matt 28:18; John 8:58; 20:28) • Jesus is not the Father. (John 17:1; Matt 3:16; 17:5) • Jesus and the Father are not the Spirit. (Mark 1:10; Matt 28:19) • The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one. (Jn10:30; Mt 28:19)

  3. God Revealing • Beyond our logic. • Analogies: apple, water, mind, love, rings • Language: • Trinitas (trias) • Hypostasis / Persona • Substancia / Ousia • History: Augustine, Richard of St. Victor, Deism, Barth, Boff. Transfiguration by Raphael

  4. God is Love John 17 (p.825) • Trinity love shares. • Inside of God is relationship. (perichoresis, 1 John 4:7ff) • God never stops loving, never stops inviting. (John 3:16; 1 John 3:16) • Trinity love serves. • Live out the love, serving, and order of the Trinity in all of your relationships. (1 Cor 15:24-28; Eph 5:21-6:9) • Trinity love saves. • Unity is crucial. (Eph 4:29-30) • Our lives are in Him. (Col 3:4; Gal 2:20)

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