The Trinity

THE TRINITY

INTRODUCTION: The doctrine of the trinity is one of the most fascinating subjects of the Bible.

I.       The trinity is three-in-one.

A.   By the term trinity we have reference to God as being three distinct 

personalities, (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), who being three are one, I John 5:7.

1.     Even though the subject is fascinating, it is also difficult to 

comprehend with thenatural mind, Romans 8:7.

2.     The purpose of the lesson is not to reason how it is possible, but 

to show that God’s Word confirms that it is true, John 3:33.

B.   The difficulty in understanding this subject comes from seeing God in His 

three persons as being distinctly separate in a Scripture although we know He is one. Example:

Matthew 3:16-17.

1.     Jesus said we need to become as little children and accept even 

the things we do not understand, Matthew 18:1-4.

2.     Our finite minds are not able to comprehend the ways of God. 

For this reason we accept His Word by faith, Isaiah 55:8-9.

C.   In this lesson we will view Jehovah God in His three persons.

1.     We will see that the Father is Jehovah God.

2.     We will see that Jesus is Jehovah God.

3.     We will see that the Holy Spirit is Jehovah God.

II.    God the Father is Jehovah.

A.   There are several words in the original languages that refer to the one God.
        1. There are three main words in the Old Testament Hebrew.

a. El; almighty God

b. Elohim; supreme God

c. Jehovah; self existent or eternal

2.     There are two main words in the New Testament Greek.

a. Kurios; Lord, or God supreme in authority

b. Theos; Supreme divinity, exceeding God

B.   Jehovah (the self existent one) is God’s name, Exodus 6:3.

C.    “The first and the last” is a name that is used exclusively of Jehovah God in the 

Scriptures, Isaiah 44:6.

1.     God says in this verse, “Beside me there is no God.”

2.     This verse is talking about the Father as “first and last,” but the trinity is 

included in the statement “beside me there is no God.”

D.    “I am Alpha and O

Revelation 21:5,6.

E.    “I Am” is a special name God used to show His authority was with Moses, Exodus 3:14.

F.    “Eternal God” reveals the existence of the Father, Deuteronomy 33:27.

III.    Jesus is Jehovah.

A.   We have seen the names attributed to the Father; now notice that these same names
        are used of Jesus.

 B.    Jesus is called Jehovah, Isaiah 12:2-4.

1.     There is salvation in no other name but Jesus, Acts 4:10-12.

2.     No one can come to the Father except through Jesus, John 14:6.

C.    Jesus is called “First and Last,” Revelation 1:13-18.

1.     It is evident that this is talking about Jesus and not the Father.

2.     Verse 18 says, He “was dead.” When was the Father ever dead? John 4:24 says,

“God is a Spirit.” Spirits do not die, Luke 24:39.

D.    Jesus is called “Alpha and Omega,” Revelation 1:7-8; 22:12-13.

1.     Verse 20 of Chapter 22, reveals who the “Alpha and Omega” is.

2.     They “pierced Him,” Revelation 1:7. When was the Father pierced?

E.    Jesus is called “I am,” John 8:58.

1.     Notice Jesus used this name for the same reason as God the Father, to show His

authority.

2.     The Jews were going to stone Him because He said He was Jehovah, John 10:30-33.

F.    Jesus is called “The Everlasting Father,” Isaiah 9:6.

G.    There are many more names that will show that Jesus and the Father are the same

person in one, but space will not allow their mention.

H.    There is another Scripture that confirms this great truth in Hebrews 1:6.

1.     The Father says of Jesus “Let all the angels worship Him.”

2.     Jesus says in Luke 4:8, quoting the law, “…Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God,

and Him only shalt thou serve.”

3.     Thomas worshipped Jesus in John 20:27-28, calling Him Lord and God. Jesus did

not rebuke him but pronounced a blessing on him because of his worship.

4.     The angel in Revelation 22:8-9 rebuked John for bowing down to him and said,

“…Worship God.”

5.     If God cannot lie or contradict Himself as the Scriptures conclude, then there is

only one logical conclusion — Jesus is Jehovah.

IV.   The Holy Spirit is Jehovah.

A.   God the Holy Spirit is the quiet one of the trinity working in the background, John 16:13-

15.

B.   We will show the attributes of the Holy Spirit as being the same as Jehovah.

C.   The Holy Spirit is called God in Acts 5:3-4.

1.     Verse 3, Ananias lied to the Holy Spirit.

2.     Verse 4, Peter says, “… thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.”

3.     The Greek word “Theos” is used here which means Jehovah God.

D.   The Holy Spirit calls out and separates men for service, Acts 13:1-2; 20:28.

E.   The Holy Spirit is eternal, Hebrews 9:14.

F.    The Holy Spirit creates, Job 33:4.

V.      There is only one God, Deuteronomy 6:4.

A.   The evidence is overwhelming that the Holy Spirit, the Father, and Jesus are the same
        person.

B.   The Scriptures give the answer, and we must accept God’s Word on the subject.