Topical Encyclopedia The doctrine of the Trinity is a central tenet of Christian theology, affirming the existence of one God in three distinct Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each Person is fully and truly God, co-equal and co-eternal, sharing the same divine essence. This entry explores the biblical basis for understanding each Person of the Trinity as true God, drawing from the Berean Standard Bible .God the Father God the Father is recognized as the source and sustainer of all creation. He is often depicted as the sovereign ruler and the one who initiates the divine plan of salvation. The Father’s deity is affirmed throughout Scripture. In the Old Testament, God declares His unique divinity: "I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me" (Isaiah 45:5). In the New Testament, Jesus acknowledges the Father’s divine authority, saying, "My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all" (John 10:29). The Father’s role in the Trinity is foundational, yet He is fully God, sharing in the divine nature with the Son and the Holy Spirit. God the Son Jesus Christ, the Son, is the second Person of the Trinity, fully God and fully man. His deity is a cornerstone of Christian faith, affirmed by His divine attributes, works, and self-identification. The Gospel of John opens with a profound declaration of His divinity: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). Jesus Himself claims unity with the Father, stating, "I and the Father are one" (John 10:30). The apostle Paul further emphasizes Christ’s divine nature, writing, "For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form" (Colossians 2:9). Through His incarnation, atoning death, and resurrection, the Son reveals the Father and accomplishes redemption, fully participating in the divine essence. God the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity, fully God and active in the world and the lives of believers. The Spirit’s divinity is evident in His attributes and works, such as omnipresence, omniscience, and the power to give life. In the book of Acts, the Spirit’s deity is equated with God’s presence: "But Peter said, 'Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the proceeds from the land? ... You have not lied to men but to God'" (Acts 5:3-4). The Spirit is also described as the Comforter and Advocate, sent by the Father and the Son to guide and empower the Church: "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you" (John 14:26). The Holy Spirit’s role in sanctification and inspiration underscores His true divinity and essential place within the Trinity. In summary, the doctrine of the Trinity presents a profound mystery of one God in three Persons, each fully and truly God. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are distinct yet united in essence, purpose, and glory, as revealed in the Scriptures. Torrey's Topical Textbook John 7:28Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, You both know me, and you know from where I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom you know not. Torrey's Topical Textbook Revelation 3:7 Library In the Thirteenth Chapter of Revelation Two Beasts are There ... His Teaching on the Holy Trinity. Wisdom and Revelation. On the Person of the Father and the Son Thoughts Upon the Mystery of the Trinity. The Creed of Jerusalem: Doctrine of the Holy Trinity. Strength and Indwelling. Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Trinity Letters of the Emperors Valentinianus and Valens, Written to the ... From the Supplement to the Summa --Question Lxxii of the Prayers ... 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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