The question we will be looking at this week centers around the Trinity. The Trinity is an essential piece of Christianity. It is the belief that there is only one God, but He exists in 3 distinct persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This can be a very confusing concept for us to understand. In fact, I believe it is somewhat beyond our comprehension. However, we can understand a portion of it. This Wednesday we’ll be looking at why the reality of the Trinity is such a central piece of Christian belief, even though the word never appears in the Bible. We will also discuss the roles of each member of the Trinity and see what we can apply to our lives because of this “profound mystery”. I look forward to reading your thoughts or questions about this topic. I would also love to see what verses/passages you can find in the Bible that prove the doctrine of the Trinity. Remember, you won’t find the word “Trinity” in the back of your Bibles…
Don’t forget to comment. I’ll see you all Wednesday @ 7pm. Invite your friends!
Chad was actually the one who pointed this out to me, but if you look in Ephesians 1 in the first 14 verses it talks about the Trinity. I actually found another place in Eph. 2 verse 18 where it says “For through Him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.” This verse shows Jesus (the Son), God (the Father) and the Holy Spirit all working together as one.
Nice, those are two really good examples Eliya. Nice find in Ephesians 2.
well, how can 3 people be one, and i thought Chrstians only had one God, but this makes it look like they have 3…
well i was investigating this question into further depth than i had ever before and this is what i read: well in John10:30 it says “I and the Father are one” that word is the hebrew word “echad” which is the same word that is used in Genesis 2:24 where it says that “for this reason a`man will leave his father and mother and be united with his wife, and they will become one flesh. well we know that when people get married they don’t just turn into one person, they are still two people but have become one… i guess that is what the guy was trying to get across that God the Father, the SOn and the Holy Spirit are one.
well you can’t believe everything you get off the internet…
but i did get this other passage too it is Matthew 3:16-17, it is about the baptism of Jesus and it shows all 3 parts of God at once- so it shows them being separate- so there is Jesus getting baptized, then the spirit of God descended like a dove, then a voice form heaven said “this is my Son, whom I love; with whom i am well pleased.” so that voice was God’s i suppose.
well if i am totally off, just tell me to stop believing everything i read… except the Bible
I wouldn’t say you’re totally off Annie… those are good passages. Oh and “Franklin”, feel free to stay tuned. A semi-understandable answer will be posted on Thursday.
Hey everyone! I thought I would give my mustard to it as well (german phrase…)
I found a passage that I think talks about the trinity. Jesus says in John 14, 20: “In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.” That makes clear that Jesus is one with the God the Father. But it also sais that Jesus is in us. This is kind of interesting, because a few verses later it sais in John 14, 25 “These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you”. Meaning Jesus is not with us anymore. He is with his Father in Heaven. Is that a mistake in the bible? I don’t think so, I think it is just teaching us about the trinity.
Because in verse 17 Jesus says about the Holy Spirit, that he will “dwell with you and will be in you”. What I think it means is that when Jesus says in verse 20 that he will be in us, he actually talks about the Holy Spirit as “I”. Does that make any sense?
That’s a great passage Andy, maybe you should teach tonight