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154. What Is the Trinity? Explaining Father, Son & Holy Spirit

154. What Is the Trinity? Explaining Father, Son & Holy Spirit

Update: 2025-09-02
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Have you ever tried explaining the Trinity to someone and found yourself stumbling over words? You're not alone. The concept of God existing as one being in three persons stands as Christianity's most profound and beautiful mystery.

Drawing from Scripture's rich testimony, we explore how the Bible reveals God as both one and three—a truth woven throughout both testaments. From Deuteronomy's declaration that "the Lord is one" to Jesus' baptism where all three persons appear simultaneously, the biblical foundation is unmistakable. We trace how early Christians like Tertullian gave us the term "Trinity" (from Latin "Trinitas") not to invent new doctrine, but to articulate what Scripture had already revealed about God's nature.

What makes the Trinity so remarkable is precisely what makes it challenging—it transcends our finite understanding. Every analogy falls short, whether comparing it to water's three states or the sun's different aspects. This humbling reality reminds us that God's nature surpasses our comprehension, yet still invites our worship and relationship. The Trinity isn't merely academic theology—it's the very framework through which we experience God's love: the Father chooses us, the Son redeems us, and the Spirit indwells and guides us daily.

Many cults explicitly reject the Trinity, but without it, Christianity itself collapses. If Jesus isn't fully God, His sacrifice couldn't save us. If the Spirit isn't divine, He couldn't transform us. Understanding the Trinity protects us from dangerous theological distortions while deepening our worship. As you reflect on this profound truth, consider how it might transform your prayers, your understanding of salvation, and your daily walk with God. How might seeing God as eternally relational within Himself change how you approach relationship with Him and others?

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154. What Is the Trinity? Explaining Father, Son & Holy Spirit

154. What Is the Trinity? Explaining Father, Son & Holy Spirit

Rebecca Twomey