If There Is Only One God, What Is The Trinity?
The concept of the Trinity refers to the unity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as three persons in one Godhead. While this can seem confusing when viewed from a purely human perspective, the Bible provides clear teachings on the Trinity.
In Genesis 1:1, it says, “In the beginning, God (Elohiym) created the heaven and the earth.” The Hebrew word “Elohiym” is the plural form of God, implying the Godhead. Further in the Creation account, verses 2 and 3 reveal the three Persons: the Spirit of God (the Holy Spirit) moved upon the face of the waters, and God (the Father) spoke (the Word).
John 1:1-3 clarifies the identity of the Word: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… All things were made by Him.” So everything was created by The Word as part of the Godhead. John 1 Verse 14 adds, “And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory of the only begotten of the Father.” This passage refers to our Lord Jesus Christ, who took on human form for our salvation. Hebrews 1:3 describes Jesus as the express image of God, and in John 14:9, Jesus told His disciples, “Whoever has seen Me has seen the Father.” Colossians 2:9 (NIV) states, “For in Christ all the fullness of Deity lives in bodily form,” with “Deity” referring to the Godhead.
To sum it up, 1 John 5:7-8 clearly states, “For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one.”
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