Topical Encyclopedia The doctrine of the Trinity, a cornerstone of Christian theology, posits that God exists as three distinct Persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—who are co-equal, co-eternal, and consubstantial, yet one in essence. Each Person of the Trinity is described in Scripture as participating in the act of creation, underscoring their divine nature and unity in purpose.God the Father as Creator The role of God the Father as Creator is foundational in the biblical narrative. Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." This opening verse of the Bible attributes the act of creation to God, setting the stage for His sovereign authority over all things. The Father’s creative work is further affirmed in passages such as Isaiah 44:24 , where the Lord declares, "I am the LORD, who has made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who spread out the earth by Myself." God the Son as Creator The New Testament reveals the Son, Jesus Christ, as an active agent in creation. John 1:3 proclaims, "Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made." This verse highlights the Son’s integral role in the creation process, affirming His divine nature and pre-existence. Colossians 1:16 further elaborates, "For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him." These passages emphasize that the Son is not only the means by which creation came into being but also its ultimate purpose. God the Holy Spirit as Creator The Holy Spirit’s involvement in creation is subtly yet powerfully depicted in Scripture. Genesis 1:2 describes the Spirit’s presence at the dawn of creation: "Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters." This imagery suggests the Spirit’s role in bringing order and life to the cosmos. Additionally, Psalm 104:30 states, "When You send Your Spirit, they are created, and You renew the face of the earth," indicating the Spirit’s ongoing creative and sustaining work in the world. In summary, the biblical portrayal of the Trinity as Creator underscores the unity and diversity within the Godhead. Each Person—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—participates uniquely yet harmoniously in the divine act of creation, reflecting their shared essence and purpose. Torrey's Topical Textbook Genesis 1:1In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Torrey's Topical Textbook Colossians 1:16 Job 33:4 Psalm 148:5 John 1:3 Job 26:13 Library The Relation of the Godhead to Creation On the Person of the Father and the Son From the Supplement to the Summa --Question Lxxii of the Prayers ... The Doctrine of God On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xii. 32, "Whosoever Shall Speak ... Whether Scripture Uses Suitable Words to Express the Work of the ... 1 John i. 1-ii. 11 The Gospel of John Note to the Following Treatise 1. The Following Letter Jehovah Tsidkenu: the Lord Our Righteousness Resources What is partialism in relation to the Trinity? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean that the Trinity is God in three Persons? | GotQuestions.org What is Trinity Sunday? | GotQuestions.org Trinity: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics The Trinity: Baptism Administered in Name of The Trinity: Benediction Given in Name of The Trinity: Divine Titles Applied to the Three Persons In The Trinity: Doctrine of Proved from Scripture The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Author of all Spiritual Operations The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Creator The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Eternal The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Holy The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Inspiring the Prophets The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Omnipotent The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Omnipresent The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Omniscient The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Raising Christ from the Dead The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Sanctifier The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Source of Eternal Life The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Supplying Ministers to the Church The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Teacher The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as True The Trinity: Salvation the Work of Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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