The doctrine of the Trinity is a mystery, not a contradiction, as highlighted by J.I. Packer. Attempts to illustrate the Trinity often lead to heresies like modalism and partialism. The Bible teaches three distinct persons who are each fully God, emphasizing that God exists as one being in three persons. Understanding this mystery is essential.
Trying to Understand the Trinity (Part 3): There is One God
The Bible emphasizes the oneness of God, asserting there is only one true God, not three. This is reaffirmed in both the Old and New Testaments through various verses, highlighting God's unity and singularity. The Trinity reflects God's nature, with each member possessing the same divine attributes, inviting believers to enjoy a deeper relationship with Him.
Trying to Understand the Trinity (Part 2): Each Person is Fully God
The post defends the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, asserting that Jesus claims divinity in the Bible. It presents scriptural evidence for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit each being fully God, countering skepticism and alternative beliefs.
Trying to Understand the Trinity (Part 1): Three Distinct Persons
The term "Trinity" does not appear in the Bible but represents the belief in one God in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This doctrine distinguishes Christianity from other faiths.
God is spirit (part 2): What does it mean that God is spirit?
From John 4:24, we learned that God is spirit. This post will explore what this attribute of God encompasses. The Westminster Shorter Catechism's answer to the question, "What is God?" will help us answer our question, "What does it mean that God is spirit?" Q. 4. What is God?A. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal,... Continue Reading →
God is spirit (part 1): Finding and embracing this attribute of God in the Gospel of John
For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth.” (John 4:24, NLT) As Jesus spoke to the woman at the well in Sychar, He revealed a wonderful truth about God to her. The truth about God that Jesus shared with the woman at the well was that God... Continue Reading →
Understanding Sovereign Omnipotence: Lessons from Jeremiah’s Faith
Has God told you to do something even when doing it didn't make much sense? Were you obedient even though it seemed senseless and not beneficial? Jeremiah found himself in a situation like this and was obedient. But what about God's person who helped him obey in bleak circumstances? See how God, being sovereign and omnipotent, helped the prophet be obedient and how they can do the same for us today.
How God’s Omnipotence, Omnipresence, and Omniscience is a Help to Us in Troubled Times: A Look into Psalm 139
When we learn who our God is we find comfort, peace, strength, and perspective to help us during the difficult times of life. In Psalm 139, David models for us how God's character sustains His people in dark times.
The Attributes of God: What They Are, How We Know Them, and Why They Matter
What are the attributes of God and why are they important to know?