GOD IS ONE GOD, ETERNALLY EXISTING IN THREE PERSONS: FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT. THE BIBLE ATTRIBUTES DEITY TO EACH PERSON OF THE GODHEAD, DISTINGUISHING THE PERSONS, WHILE MAINTAINING THAT GOD IS ONE GOD.
The following notes are from Charlie Endicott.
The following notes are from Charlie Endicott.
Question #1 - Why teach the Trinity if the word is not in the Bible?
While the word Trinity is not in the Bible, the word Trinity may be the best possible word that man has used to describe the God of the Bible. Even though the word Trinity is not in the Bible, that does not mean the Bible doesn't teach a triune Godhead.
Chafer writes "The word Trinity is not a Bible term, though unquestionably a Bible truth." Systematic Theology Vol. 7, pg. 307
Question #2 - Where does the Bible say that there can only be one God?
Deuteronomy 4:39- know therefore today, and lay it to your heart, that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.
Isaiah 43:10,11
Isaiah 37:16
Isaiah 44:6
Isaiah 45:5,6
Isaiah 45:22
Deuteronomy 4:35
1 Corinthians 8:4-6
1 Timothy 2:5
Question #3 - Where does the Bible say that God the Father is God?
John 6:27 - Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.
Question #4 - Where does the Bible say that Jesus Christ is God?
John 1:1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (cf. v14)
Hebrews 1:8 - But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. (cf. Psalm 45:6)
John 20:28
Romans 9:5
Colossians 2:9
Philippians 2:6
2 Peter 1:1
Titus 2:13
1 John 5:20
Isaiah 7:14
Isaiah 9:6
Revelation 22:6, 16
Question #5 - Where does the Bible say the Holy Spirit is God?
Acts 5:3,4 - But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God."
2 Corinthians 3:16-18 - But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
Hebrews 9:14 (Eternal)
Psalm 139:7-10 (Omnipresence)
Job 33:4 (Creator)
2 Peter 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:16 (Giver of Scripture)
Luke 1:35-37 (Omnipotence)
1 Corinthians 2:10-11 (Omniscience)
John 14:26 (Holiness of deity)
Matthew 12:31 (Can be blasphemed)
John 3:5-7 (Work of deity - regeneration)
Question #6 - Where does the Bible say that all three persons are eternally existing?
Psalm 90:2 - Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God (The Father).
John 1:3 - All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made (The Son).
Hebrews 9:14 - how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God (The Holy Spirit).
Question #7 - Where does the Bible say there is distinction between the three?
John 1:1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God..
John 14:16,17 - And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
Matthew 3:16,17 - And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, 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, with whom I am well pleased."
The Bible never abandons the fact that God is one God. The Bible also keeps a distinction between the Father, Son, and Spirit.
Question #8 - Are there any places in the Bible where all three members are connected together to describe them as one God?
Matthew 28:19 - Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name (singular name) of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
2 Corinthians 13:14 - The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Isaiah 48:16 - Draw near to me, hear this: from the beginning I have not spoken in secret, from the time it came to be I have been there." And now the Lord GOD has sent me, and his Spirit.
GOD IS ONE GOD, ETERNALLY EXISTING IN THREE PERSONS: FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT. THE BIBLE ATTRIBUTES DEITY TO EACH PERSON OF THE GODHEAD, DISTINGUISHING THE PERSONS, WHILE MAINTAINING THAT GOD IS ONE GOD.
While the word Trinity is not in the Bible, the word Trinity may be the best possible word that man has used to describe the God of the Bible. Even though the word Trinity is not in the Bible, that does not mean the Bible doesn't teach a triune Godhead.
Chafer writes "The word Trinity is not a Bible term, though unquestionably a Bible truth." Systematic Theology Vol. 7, pg. 307
Question #2 - Where does the Bible say that there can only be one God?
Deuteronomy 4:39- know therefore today, and lay it to your heart, that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other.
Isaiah 43:10,11
Isaiah 37:16
Isaiah 44:6
Isaiah 45:5,6
Isaiah 45:22
Deuteronomy 4:35
1 Corinthians 8:4-6
1 Timothy 2:5
Question #3 - Where does the Bible say that God the Father is God?
John 6:27 - Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.
Question #4 - Where does the Bible say that Jesus Christ is God?
John 1:1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (cf. v14)
Hebrews 1:8 - But of the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. (cf. Psalm 45:6)
John 20:28
Romans 9:5
Colossians 2:9
Philippians 2:6
2 Peter 1:1
Titus 2:13
1 John 5:20
Isaiah 7:14
Isaiah 9:6
Revelation 22:6, 16
Question #5 - Where does the Bible say the Holy Spirit is God?
Acts 5:3,4 - But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God."
2 Corinthians 3:16-18 - But when one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
Hebrews 9:14 (Eternal)
Psalm 139:7-10 (Omnipresence)
Job 33:4 (Creator)
2 Peter 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:16 (Giver of Scripture)
Luke 1:35-37 (Omnipotence)
1 Corinthians 2:10-11 (Omniscience)
John 14:26 (Holiness of deity)
Matthew 12:31 (Can be blasphemed)
John 3:5-7 (Work of deity - regeneration)
Question #6 - Where does the Bible say that all three persons are eternally existing?
Psalm 90:2 - Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God (The Father).
John 1:3 - All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made (The Son).
Hebrews 9:14 - how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God (The Holy Spirit).
Question #7 - Where does the Bible say there is distinction between the three?
John 1:1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God..
John 14:16,17 - And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
Matthew 3:16,17 - And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, 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, with whom I am well pleased."
The Bible never abandons the fact that God is one God. The Bible also keeps a distinction between the Father, Son, and Spirit.
Question #8 - Are there any places in the Bible where all three members are connected together to describe them as one God?
Matthew 28:19 - Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name (singular name) of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
2 Corinthians 13:14 - The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Isaiah 48:16 - Draw near to me, hear this: from the beginning I have not spoken in secret, from the time it came to be I have been there." And now the Lord GOD has sent me, and his Spirit.
GOD IS ONE GOD, ETERNALLY EXISTING IN THREE PERSONS: FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT. THE BIBLE ATTRIBUTES DEITY TO EACH PERSON OF THE GODHEAD, DISTINGUISHING THE PERSONS, WHILE MAINTAINING THAT GOD IS ONE GOD.