25. The Trinity

We look at the Scriptures to see what the Bible has to say about the Trinity.One God:Deut 6:4Jn 17:3Isa 44:61 Tim 2:3-6 (cross reference 1 John 4:14)God the Father:Jn 3:161 Jn 3:1a1 Pet 1:3aLk 10:21-222 Cor 1:3-4Jesus is God:Matt 3:1-3Jn 8:48-59Ex 3:13-15Jn 10:22-42Jn 14:8-11Jn 20:24-29Mk 2:1-12Mk 4:35-41 (cross reference Psalm 107:23-32)Jesus' humanity:Mk 4:38aJn 4:4-6Matt 9:9-13Jn 19:28-37Jesus' submission to the Father:Jn 14:28 (cross reference Jn 17:4-5 and Phil 2:5-11)The Angel of the Lord:Gen 22:10-18The Holy Spirit is a Person:Eph 4:301 Cor 12:11Rom 8:26-27Jn 16:12-15The Holy Spirit is God:Acts 5:1-6The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament:Gen 1:21 Sam 16:13Isa 11:1-2All three Persons of the Trinity in the same passage:Matt 3:16-17Matt 28:18-20Jn 14:26Gal 4:6Rom 8:9Articles:General overview of the Trinity: https://www.gotquestions.org/Trinity-Bible.htmlInformation about Jesus being God: https://www.insight.org/resources/article-library/individual/how-do-we-know-that-jesus-is-godThe Angel of the Lord: https://blog.logos.com/angel-of-the-lord/ (This is quite a lengthly and detailed article, but it is helpful. One quick correction: at one place the article says "Genesis 20:10-18". That is a typo. The correct reference is Gen 22:10-18.)The Holy Spirit being God: https://www.gotquestions.org/is-the-Holy-Spirit-God.htmlConcerning Modalism: https://www.gotquestions.org/Modalistic-Monarchianism.htmlConcerning Arianism: https://www.gotquestions.org/arianism.htmlConcerning Docetism: https://www.gotquestions.org/Docetism.htmlConcerning Adoptionism: https://www.gotquestions.org/adoptionism.htmlI mentioned that I would include a few articles discussing the possible meaning of Jn 10:34. Below are two articles that take differing stances. I am not necessarily endorsing one view over the other. I simply wanted to include both perspectives as a means of allowing you to be informed.One view: https://www.gotquestions.org/you-are-gods.htmlAnother view: https://faithlife.com/posts/776815Here is the quote I mentioned concerning when Jesus said “for the Father is greater than I”: “‘for the Father is greater than I’ This is not a statement that focuses on the inequality of the Son, but a statement that deals with the functions within the Trinity related to mankind's salvation (cf. John 10:29-30). This subordination of the Son was only for a period of time, during His stay on the earth to fulfill the Triune God's plan of revelation and redemption (cf. John 17:4-5; Phil. 2:6-11). However, there is a sense in which the Father, being the sender, is primary (cf. John 13:16; 1 Cor. 15:27-28; Eph. 1:3-14).”**CORRECTIONS**At 3:34 it wasn't clear when I finished the quote. Here's the whole quote: "This is a term that is used to attempt to describe the triune God—three coexistent, co-eternal Persons who are God."At 31:41 the correct reference is actually Matt 9:9-13.At 38:55 the correct reference is actually Phil 2:5-11.Feel free to email any questions or comments you have to [email protected]. Please note that while it may take a littlSupport the showIf you feel so led, you can support the podcast by clicking HERE or by clicking the "Support the show" button above. I Just Want to Talk about the Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means that any donations made are tax-deductible. Thank you so much for giving as the Lord leads!Take care!