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. Each Person of the Trinity is described in Scripture as a source of eternal life, underscoring the unity and diversity within the Godhead.God the Father as Source of Eternal Life God the Father is frequently depicted as the originator and sustainer of life. In the Gospel of John, Jesus affirms the Father's role in granting eternal life: "For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes" (John 5:21). The Father’s authority over life is further emphasized in John 17:2, where Jesus, in His high priestly prayer, acknowledges that the Father has granted Him authority over all flesh to give eternal life to those He has given Him. God the Son as Source of Eternal Life Jesus Christ, the Son, is central to the Christian understanding of eternal life. He is described as the life-giver and the embodiment of eternal life. In John 14:6, Jesus declares, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me" . This statement underscores His unique role in mediating eternal life. Furthermore, in John 10:28, Jesus promises, "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; no one can snatch them out of My hand" , highlighting His authority and power to grant eternal life to His followers. God the Holy Spirit as Source of Eternal Life The Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, is also integral to the impartation of eternal life. The Spirit is described as the one who quickens and gives life. In Romans 8:11, Paul writes, "And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit, who lives in you" . This passage illustrates the Spirit's role in the resurrection and the believer's experience of eternal life. Additionally, the Spirit is depicted as the guarantee of eternal life, as seen in Ephesians 1:13-14, where believers are "sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession" . In summary, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit each play a distinct yet harmonious role in the bestowal of eternal life, reflecting the profound mystery and unity of the Triune God. Torrey's Topical Textbook Romans 6:23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Torrey's Topical Textbook John 10:28 Galatians 6:8 Library Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Trinity The Relation of the Godhead to Creation 1 John i. 1-ii. 11 On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xii. 32, "Whosoever Shall Speak ... The Sovereignty of God in Salvation The Fight for the Gospel; Or, Moravians and Rationalists, 1775 ... State in which Man was Created. The Faculties of the Soul --The ... Symbolic Ornaments of the Church The Unity of the Divine Essence in Three Persons Taught, in ... Necessity of the New Birth. 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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