Introduction
Co-equal – Co-eternal. 3 distinct persons – 1 God. One in essence, one in nature, in being one. One God not 3.
1 – Proof there is one God in the old and new testament.
A. OT
Exodus 20:5, Deut 6:4, Ex 33:-4, Deut 6:14,16; Deut 32:39, Isa 42:8
B. NT
1 Tim 2:5, Eph 4:6, Gal 3:20, 1 Cor 8:4
Q. 25 should say three persons
As Ursinus on q25 “since there is only one divine essence, why speakest though of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?”
II proof of the trinity / plurality of the Godhead in the OT
A. Plural Names for God
B. Plural Pronouns: Let Us!
Gen 1:6, 3:22,11:7
C. “Angel of the Lord”
D. Interpersonal communication within the Godhead
God speaking with God.
Psalm 2:6,7 Heb 1:8/Psalm 110:1
III. New Testament Clarifies the Trinity
A. Same Names:
1 – The Father is called God
John 6:27;Rom 1:7;Gal 1:1
2 – The Son is called God
John 1:1, Rom 9:5; Titus 2:13
3 – The Spirit is called God
Acts 5:3-9; II Corinth3:17
B. Attributes: e.g. Eternal Son Rev 1:17
Spirit Hebrews 9:14
C. Same Works:
1 – Creation
Son: Colossians 1:16;
Spirit: Gen 1:2
2 – Resurrection
Father and Son: John 5:21
Spirit: Romans 8:11
D. Same Worship
Numbers 6:24-26
2 Corinthians 13:14
Conclusion Importance:
1 – So that we may know and honor God in truth
2 – So that we may be saved and forgiven
Mat 28:19; John 8:24
The Trinity:
One God, three distinct persons each fully God