Topic: We talked about it last week, but let’s take another look at one of the most perplexing things – our God is one and yet He is three—the Triune Godhead.
Verses to Consider: Genesis 1:1 &1:26; Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 3:16-17; 28:19-20; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Galatians 3:20; 1 Timothy 2:5
Articles:
Part 1 – Basic Overview with Key verses. http://www.gotquestions.org/Trinity-Bible.html
Part 2 – There’s not a ‘Trinity verse’ — and that’s a good thing http://magazine.biola.edu/article/11-winter/think-bigger/
– The Study of God http://ichthys.com/1Theo.htm
– The Trinity (Triunity) of God http://bible.org/article/trinity-triunity-god
Key Questions:
- Theologians often describe God as one essence and three persons. Can you explain that?
- Is this “trinity concept” a logical contradiction and therefore is not believable?
- This is from the Los Altos Grace Brethren Church in Statement of Faith:
We believe: THE ONE TRUE GOD: existing eternally as three persons – the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit (Luke 3:22; Matthew 29:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14).
Do you agree? Why or why not?
- Who do you pray to: the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit?
Application:
Divine Truth:
What are some old beliefs that I need to lay aside and new beliefs I need to adopt:
What are some old behaviors I need to lay aside and new behaviors I need to adopt:
Nurturing Relationships:
How does this truth affect relationships…
…with my spouse (if appropriate):
…with my child/parent:
…with my employer/employee:
…with my friends:
…with my brother/sister:
…with those in authority:
Apostolic Mission:
How does this truth help me in overcoming the enemy’s schemes?
How does this truth help me in pursuing the mission I have in God’s kingdom?
What’s One Thing I will Do this Week because of What I’ve Learned?
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