Learn what the Bible teaches about the mystery of the Trinity so that you can have confidence when faced with the arguments of those who believe Jesus was just a good man. Cults mislead many as they proclaim loudly that nowhere does the Bible state that Jesus is God. And while this may be true since that exact phrase does not appear in the Bible, the issue is much deeper than surface level. The Bible states that this is a very important mystery. As a mystery, we must dig a little deeper to find the truth.
So here is the Biblical case for the divinity of Jesus Christ and the divine nature of the Holy Spirit.
Many find the topic of the Trinity confusing.
Generally speaking, the word is used to refer to the relationship between God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Although the word “Trinity” is not found in the Bible, if occurs in many doctrinal statements of churches, although it is often defined with significant variations. Then, as if to add to confusion, there are both religious and secular sources who try to persuade us that scripture does not teach that Christ is God. As a result, many people struggle to reconcile scripture passages that seem complicated. Thus there is a need for good solid Biblical study that can provide clarity.
A common phrase found in a song used to describe the Trinity is “God in three persons.”
However, I would argue that this phrase can’t be supported with scripture. While it is true that the Biblical phrase “Son of God” implies two persons, this study will demonstrate that the Bible clearly reveals that in function both Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit are arms, or extensions of the Lord God, contradicting the idea of separateness.
Probably the best way to get past the confusion is by looking at the larger picture. Many have created analogies to explain the Trinity. However, the best analogy is likely the one cited above, found in scripture itself, which simply portrays Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit as extensions of God the Father. This book will reference many verses in support of that analogy.
So while on the surface it might seem Biblical to think of the Trinity as “God in three persons,”
many agree that this analogy come distressingly close to thinking of God as three Gods, which everyone agrees is clearly not Biblical, because the Bible clearly tells us there is only one God, and he is Yahweh – or Jehovah – since there is some disagreement on how to pronounce the Hebrew word for God’s name in English. Yahweh is the more modern pronunciation adopted by those who speak Hebrew today.
When we read in scripture that Jesus is the Son of God, it is easy to jump to the conclusion that Jesus is not God. That said, there are many other verses that teach the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ are arms or extensions of God. This Biblical picture seems to contradict the idea that God is three persons. I think a unifying concept is to refer to the
Trinity as “God in three parts.” Since this alternate perspective also originates in scripture, it clearly contradicts those who believe that Christ is not God, or that the Holy Spirit is impersonal, because no one would suggest that God’s arms are not God.
So here is a fresh look at what Scripture teaches, and support for a Biblical model that brings clarity. It may not support your favorite analogy or pet doctrine, but it does present a scriptural view of the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Hopefully, most who study this book will come away with a better understanding of what the Bible teaches, and greater faith in the One who visited Earth.
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