TRINITY BASICS

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TRINITY BASICS

How do you describe the trinity? (discussion)


It is interesting that the word “trinity” does not appear in the Bible. Consequently we have some controversy in the Christian community. (Jesus Only)

It is interesting that we are created in God’s image having body, soul and spirit.

God the Father,
God the Son,
And God the Holy Spirit


All three appear throughout the Bible, beginning with creation in the first chapter of Genesis.

Let’s start with God the Son.
What can you tell me about God the Son?


Remember, when we learn about God, we can only know those things about him which he has chosen to reveal.
(example of trying to reveal yourself to an earthworm)


Colossians 1:15-20

“He is the image of the invisible God…”

“…the firstborn over all creation.”

“For by him all things were created…”

“He is before all things…”

“…in him all things hold together.”

“he is the head of the body, the church”

“he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead”

“in everything he might have the supremacy”

“God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him”

“through him to reconcile to himself all things …by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.”



What can you tell me about God the Father?
John 4:24

What is he called in the Old Testament Hebrew?

(If Jesus is the body, would God be the Mind?)



What do we know about God the Spirit?
(discussion)

Function of the Holy Spirit:
John 16:5-16

(1) He will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin, righteousness, and judgment.
(2) He will guide you into all truth
(3) He will tell you what is yet to come
(4) He will bring glory to me

(discussion)
When you go to heaven, will you see God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit?