Loving the Trinity part 12

Once we grasp the equality of the three persons in the one God, one wonders why the New Testament seems to call the Father God much more than the Holy Spirit or Jesus.  The issue the writers faced was to how to communicate the three persons each fully God without losing the distinctions.   Especially, the [...]

Understanding Good Friday with an Illustration

Today Christians worldwide will celebrate God’s grace through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins.  Here is an excellent illustration to help capture what Jesus does for us. A Great Debt.  Who Can Pay? By: Gregory Koukl Harry Ironside used to tell about a young [...]

Loving the Trinity part 11

Here is the definition of the Trinity I have been utilizing: One God subsists in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; co-equal and co-eternal.  Recently, while talking with two Jehovah Witnesses I was challenged on my view of Jesus and the Father being co-equal. All three persons are co-equal They attacked equality of the [...]

Loving the Trinity part 10

I am continuing my discussion on how to answer the person who asks, “If the Trinity is such an important doctrine, why isn’t it taught in the Old Testament?” Here is another passage where one person is called “God” and is distinguished from another person who is also called “God.”  We read Psalm 45:6-7 “Your [...]

Loving the Trinity part 9

I am going to provide some additional information to help in your understanding of this Biblical doctrine.  This also will equip you to answer the Jehovah Witness who asks, “If the Trinity is such an important doctrine, why isn’t it taught in the Old Testament?” The Doctrine of the Trinity is progressively revealed New Testament [...]

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