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In the coming weeks at our services, we are going to focus attention on the Spirit of God, as he is revealed in the Hebrew Scriptures. It is interesting to note that while he is spoken of in both the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament writings, reference to the Spirit of God is not as pervasive in the Hebrew Scriptures ashhe is in the texts of the New Testament.For example, the Spirit of God is mentioned in every New Testament book with the exception of the three short personal letters of Philemon, II John, and III John. On the other hand, He is only referred to in less than half of the thirty-nine books that make up the Hebrew Scriptures. We are first introduced to the Spirit of God in the opening verses of the Bible which records the creation of the universe. There He is called רוּחַ אֱלֹהִים (pronounced ruach elohim) meaning "the Spirit of God."Depending upon the context, the Hebrew word ruach can be translated as "spirit," "wind" or "breath." Here in Genesis chapter 1, reference is to the third person of the Tri-unity who is described like that of a bird "brooding" on its nest.The Hebrew term translated as "hovering," or "moving" is מְרַחֶפֶת (pronounced m'rachephet) meaning "to flutter," or "brood." As such, the Spirit of God is pictured as a brooding bird conveying life and providing protection to its young.In a word, this is "regeneration" - the bringing about of life. In the context of creation, that which was initially formless, void and in darkness comes to life over the course of the six days of creation.Regeneration is a gift of the Spirit of God in two senses. It is a gift from God as well as a gift of God. This is to say regeneration is a work of God in us by him. Paul explains: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God" (Ephesians 2:8).We do not save ourselves. He saves us. This grand work of salvation does not come from us. It comes to us from God.YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Nbca73brX9ESend us a text
The Triunity of the Church is the first sermon in Pastor Keith's latest sermon series: Expressions of Ecclesia
Worshiping the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—reflects His redemptive work and invites believers into the gospel story. Worship leaders and preachers are encouraged to incorporate trinitarian elements to deepen engagement with God's love.
The history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church includes a shift from early rejection of the Trinity to a strong affirmation of the triune God, but in recent years, there has been a growing movement to revisit earlier views. This article explores the biblical foundation of the Trinity, its significance in Adventist belief, and the importance of fostering a deeper, personal understanding of the doctrine in worship and daily life.
TRINITY The concept of the Trinity is the idea of three in one. We have one God, consisting of three persons. Another term that somewhat captures this idea is: Triunity. What we are doing is using a term to describe something that exists—a descriptive term—because words like Trinity and Triunity are not found in the Bible. Let's acknowledge that to anyone who argues against the Trinity. Yes, the word Trinity does not appear in the Bible, and that's acceptable, but let's use another term. If you want a more comprehensive description, you could say the one Godhead comprised of three persons. However, it's easier to use the term Trinity. This one Godhead consists of three persons who are all God of the same essence. The Bible is full of teachings that support this idea. A simple term to describe it is Trinity; however, a better term, though it might not be widely used, is Triunity. It conveys a three-fold oneness. Trinity works well too. BiblicalCounselingAcademy.com
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The Doctrine of the Trinity is at the very heart of the Christian faith. Learn why we must worship God as Father, Son, and Spirit with pastor Terry Johnson on this week's episode of All of Life for God. Want to go deeper in your study of God's attributes? Check out Johnson's book, The Excellencies of God, at rhb.org. Would you like to deepen your understanding of Reformed Theology? Check out Reformed Systematic Theology, Volume 4: Church and Last Things by Dr. Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley to explore key Scripture topics from biblical, doctrinal, experiential, and practical perspectives. Pre-order the culmination of Dr. Beeke's life's work at heritagebooks.org/rst4. Thank you for listening to All of Life for God by Reformation Heritage Books. If you enjoyed this episode and would like to hear more, please consider subscribing and sharing with a friend. Reformation Heritage Books is a non-profit ministry that aims to strengthen the Church through Reformed, Puritan, and experiential literature. To learn more about this ministry and how to support us, please visit rhb.org.
Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Rasool Berry to discuss into an attribute of God that helps us trust him and that is his love.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are some attributes that help us understand the Triunity of God?Where do we see these divine attributes displayed in Scripture?Can you share a story about how this aspect of God's character has impacted, comforted, or challenged you? How has it affected the way you show up in your relationships?How might the triunity of God give us a vision of how we can bridge the gap in polarizing conflict? What pastoral wisdom would you give to someone struggling to reconcile the hard things they've experienced with an infinitely loving God?How does the Triunity of God point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Rasool Berry serves as teaching pastor at The Bridge Church in Brooklyn, New York. He also is the Director of Partnerships & Content Development with Our Daily Bread Ministries. Rasool graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's degree in Africana Studies and Sociology.Rasool is a sought-after writer on the intersection of faith and culture. He's the host of the Christianity Today sponsored Where Ya From? podcast and the writer, producer, and host of the Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom feature-length documentary. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Tamica, and their daughter.Reflection Question:How should the truth of God's love change the way you live? Continue Learning:Email: podcast@thewoodsoninstitute.orgWhere Ya From Podcast - Rasool BerryGod is Love Bible Project Video The Four Loves - CS LewisCrazy Love - Francis ChanThe Liturgy of Politics - Kaitlyn ScheissAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | TikTokOur Sister Podcasts:Knowing Faith | The Family Discipleship Podcast | Confronting Christianity | Tiny TheologiansStarting Place with Elizabeth Woodson is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out our Patreon.
Romans 1:1–4 offers a succinct reflection on the work of the triune God in bringing about salvation. The Christian faith has always believed that redemption is the fruit of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit's labors in history to save us from sin and to bring us into union with the three persons of the Trinity. In this message, Dr. Michael Reeves gives an overview of the doctrine of the Trinity and considers why this is an important doctrine to understand for standing firm in our day. The following message was given at the Ligonier 2023 National Conference. "The Triunity of God" by Michael Reeves. © Ligonier Ministries 2023. Used by permission of Ligonier Ministries. All rights reserved. Delighting in the Trinity with Michael Reeves is brought to you by Union. For more resources visit www.unionpublishing.org To support or become a friend of Union, visit www.theolo.gy/friends-of-union Connect with us on: Twitter @mike_reeves @uniontheology @unionpublishing Instagram @drmichaelreeves @uniontheology @unionpublishing Facebook www.facebook.com/unionpublish www.facebook.com/uniontheology
Far from being an obscure doctrine, the Trinity is the source of all the grace, love, and delight of the gospel. Today, Michael Reeves explains how knowing God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit enriches our understanding of redemption. Get R.C. Sproul's book 'Everyone's a Theologian' for Your Gift of Any Amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/2763/everyones-a-theologian Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind.org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources.
The Triunity of the one true God is essential to His character and thus essential to Christianity. On Trinity Sunday 2023, Pastor Rory explained from John 14:16-31 how we can join the fellowship of the Trinity and how that changes our lives.
Discover more about God - as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - from this brief but Biblical presentation.
Discover more about God - as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - from this brief but Biblical presentation.
Discover more about God - as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - from this brief but Biblical presentation.
Discover more about God - as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - from this brief but Biblical presentation.
Discover more about God - as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - from this brief but Biblical presentation.
Discover more about God - as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - from this brief but Biblical presentation.
Discover more about God - as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - from this brief but Biblical presentation.
Discover more about God - as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - from this brief but Biblical presentation.
Discover more about God - as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - from this brief but Biblical presentation.
Discover more about God - as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - from this brief but Biblical presentation.
Pastor Joe Fant continues his series on the attributes of God with his sermon titled "The Triunity of God."
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An important lecture delivered by Mike Riccardi at ShepCon 2023. The original audio is available at https://www.gracechurch.org/sermons/20904. This file is posted here for educational purposes only. No copyright infringement is intended.
Mike Riccardi • Selected Scriptures • Aiming for Clarity on the Trinity Debates Sermon Notes (PDF)
Brad Klassen • Selected Scriptures • Sermon Notes (Video | PDF | PDF | DOC) • Men of the Word
Brad Klassen • Selected Scriptures • Sermon Notes (Video | PDF | PDF | DOC)
Subject: Radical Sovereign Speaker or Performer: Kevin M. Kelley Scripture Passage(s): John 15:1-8 Date of Delivery: October 23, 2022
Subject: Radical Sovereign Speaker or Performer: Kevin M. Kelley Scripture Passage(s): John 15:1-8 Date of Delivery: October 23, 2022
Believe || The Triunity of God Sunday September 11, 2022 Pastor Scott Elliott To learn more about who we are, what we believe, and how you can get involved, visit us on the web at www.bvg.org.
In this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Sean and Chris chat with vocalist Taylor Bates, and bassist Jobe Fredricksen of the band Your Hands Write History. They go into detail about the creation process behind their new concept record "The Solar Paradigm Triunity" and some of the themes and lyrics throughout the album. We talk about the passing of their guitarist Anthony Panter, and how that put a pause on all things YHWH for a while, before finishing the project. Thank you to all who have rated the podcast on your favorite platform, it has been really helping the Podcast reach more people. Also consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockYour Hands Write History: https://drum.io/yhwhjams/Check out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/
Scripture opens with the statement, “In the beginning God” (Gen 1:1a). The Bible does not seek to prove the existence of God, but simply acknowledges His being. The Bible teaches God has made Himself known through nature. David wrote, “The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands” (Psa 19:1). And Paul stated, “For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made” (Rom 1:20). And God has revealed Himself within the heart of every person. Paul wrote, “that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them” (Rom 1:19). Within each human mind is an intuitive awareness of God. John Calvin called this awareness the sensus divinitatis (sense of divinity). Calvin wrote, “there is no nation so barbarous, no race so brutish, as not to be imbued with the conviction that there is a God…Since, then, there never has been, from the very first, any quarter of the globe, any city, any household even, without religion, this amounts to a tacit confession, that a sense of Deity is inscribed on every heart.”[1] This awareness does not inform us as to the specifics of God, but merely informs us that He is. The Bible is that special revelation that informs us about the particulars of God. The Bible reveals God exists as a Trinity (or Triunity). In the Bible we learn that there is one God (Deut 6:4), who exists as three Persons (Gen 1:26; Matt 28:19; 2 Cor 13:14; 1 Pet 1:2). All three members of the Godhead are co-equal, co-infinite, and co-eternal, possessing the same nature and attributes (Deut 6:4; Isa 44:6-8; John 10:30; 14:9).[2] The Trinity consists of God the Father (Gal 1:1; Eph 6:23; Phil 2:11), God the Son (Isa 7:14; 9:6; John 1:1, 8:58; 20:28; Col 2:9; Heb 1:8), and God the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3-4; 1 Cor 2:11-12; 2 Cor 13:14). Furthermore, the Bible reveals God has specific attributes that describe who He is and explains why He thinks and acts in certain ways. What we know of God's attributes comes to us only by divine revelation, and these attributes belong to all the members of the Trinity, who are worthy of all praise and service. Charles Ryrie states: "The various perfections of God are not component parts of God. Each describes His total being. Love, for example, is not a part of God's nature; God in His total being is love. Although God may display one quality or another at a given time, no quality is independent of or preeminent over any of the others. Whenever God displays His wrath, He is still love. When He shows His love, He does not abandon His holiness. God is more than the sum total of His perfections. When we have listed all the attributes we can glean from revelation, we have not fully described God. This stems from His incomprehensibility. Even if we could say we had a complete list of all God's perfections, we could not fathom their meaning, for finite man cannot comprehend the infinite God."[3] When studying the attributes of God in Scripture, we should never seek to understand them separately from God, as though an attribute of God may exist apart from Him. More so, the attributes of God are as infinite as God Himself, and to try to understand them fully is not within the scope of our ability. A detailed understanding of God's attributes prevents us from having an incomplete or faulty view of God, in which we see Him only in part. For example, a solitary view of God as righteous can lead to legalistic behavior, whereas a singular understanding of God as loving or gracious can lead to licentiousness. A thorough understanding of God will prove healthy for us who seek to reflect His character. The biblical revelation of God has practical application for growing Christians, for as we advance in spiritual maturity, we will take on the characteristics of God, though only a few of those characteristics may be visible to others at any given moment, depending on the situation. Below is a short paragraph listing God's attributes with a basic explanation of each.[4] God's Attributes God is living and creates life (Gen 1:1-31; Psa 42:2; 84:2; Matt 16:16). Jeremiah said, “the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and the everlasting King” (Jer 10:10). Jesus declared, “the Father has life in Himself” (John 5:26). And the apostle Paul stated, “for in Him we live and move and exist” (Act 17:28). This teaching, that God has life in Himself and is self-existent, is called the doctrine of aseity. God also exists eternally and depends on nothing outside of Himself (Ex 3:14; John 1:4; 5:26). There is no prior cause that brought God into existence, He will never cease to be, and He depends on nothing outside of Himself to remain eternal. God is holy (Lev 11:44; Psa 99:9; Isa 45:5-19). This means God is positively righteous and separate from all that is sinful. Holiness connotes moral purity. Being holy means God cannot be affixed to anything morally imperfect. God is Spirit (John 4:24; 2 Cor 3:17). This means the nature of God's being is spirit, not material. God is sovereign (Psa 115:3; Isa 46:9-11; Dan 4:35; Acts 17:24-28). This means God acts freely as He pleases, always as He pleases, and only as He pleases. God is immutable (Psa 102:26-27; Mal 3:6). This means God's essential nature does not change. God is eternal (Deut 33:27; 1 Tim 1:17). This means God has always existed, does exist, and forever will exist. God is infinite (1 Ki 8:27; Jer 23:24). Though God exists in space, He is also beyond space, infinite in being. God is omniscient (Psa 139:1-4; Matt 6:31-33). This means God knows all things, being infinite in knowledge. God is omnipresent (Psa 139:7-10; Jer 23:24). This means He is equally and fully everywhere present. God is omnipotent (Job 42:2; Isa 40:28). This means God is all-powerful and able to accomplish all He desires. God is righteous (Psa 11:7; 119:137). His righteousness is that intrinsic moral perfection, from which He commands all things in heaven and earth, and declares as good that which conforms to His righteousness and as evil that which deviates. God is just (Psa 9:7-8; 19:9). His justice is the outworking of His righteousness in which He justifies or condemns, blesses or curses, that which does or does not conform to His righteous character. God is true (Jer 10:10; John 17:3), which means He is genuine, in contrast to false idols. God is truthful (2 Sam 7:28; John 17:17). His knowledge and declarations define reality and help us make sense of what is. God is love (Jer 31:3; 1 John 4:7-8). Because God is love it means He is committed to us, desires our best, and gives for our benefit. Good is good and is the ultimate source of all that is good (Psa 100:5; 145:9; Nah 1:7; Jam 1:17). God is faithful (Deut 7:9; Lam 3:21-23); which means He is reliable in all He says and does, always keeping His Word. God is merciful (Psa 86:15; Tit 3:5). Mercy is when God is kind toward us and does not judge us as we deserve. God is gracious (Psa 111:4; 116:5). Grace means God treats us better than we deserve. Learning about God and His character helps us understand the fundamental nature of reality. Our complex universe is the result of a complex divine Being that chose to create. And what He created is magnificent and beautiful. In contrast to biblical theism is atheism, which is the belief that God does not exist.[5] Biblically, this is the view of the wicked and foolish, who say in their hearts, “There is no God” (Psa 10:4; 14:1). Most who hold to atheism desire to operate independently of any authority outside of themselves, especially God's authority set forth in Scripture. These assign no serious thought of God to their discussions, plans, or projects, but seek to use His resources independently of His wishes. But these same persons become trapped in their own system when their individual sense of good and evil, right and wrong, clashes with another person who holds to opposing moral standards. Having rejected God and moral absolutes, they have no objective final standard by which to measure values and behavior, to declare anything good or bad. These can go about their daily lives as long as the pressures of life are not too great; however, if they're ever confronted with vicious evil that disrupts their lives, they'll naturally seek a mechanism to control it, lest it destroy them (I'm speaking about the atheist who desires law and order rather than anarchy and chaos). If they continue to reject God, they'll likely turn to a totalitarian government they hope is strong enough to deal with the depravity of reckless people; but in so doing, they'll trade freedom and prosperity for slavery and the illusion of equality. In contrast, a society that acknowledges God and operates in accordance with His moral laws will tend to produce a virtuous people that can enjoy freedom and prosperity; but this must start with God and His Word. Learning about God and applying the knowledge of who He is to our thinking results in a mental paradigm shift that changes how we see ourselves and the world around us. “In our spiritual lives, we cannot transcend the God we worship; we can rise no higher than what we believe to be the highest. Our concept of God will have a marked effect on our practical lives.”[6] [1] John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion (Philadelphia: Westminster, 1960), 1.44 [2] The use of the Hebrew numeral אֶחָד echad reveals, in some contexts, the idea of a complex one (cf. Gen 2:24; Ezra 3:1; Ezek 37:17). [3] Charles Caldwell Ryrie, Basic Theology: A Popular Systematic Guide to Understanding Biblical Truth (Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1999), 39–40. [4] Bible scholars are not entirely in agreement concerning the number of God's attributes. I started with a basic understanding of God's attributes back in the mid 90's, but it has grown since then as I've learned more about God through His Word. [5] There are pagan theistic views other than what is being set forth here; however, this chapter is written from a Christian perspective which does not recognize other claims to deity, whether Islam, Hinduism, Mormonism, etc. Therefore, biblical theism is being contrasted with atheism, which seeks to deny the existence of God, and which is the dominant view among unbelievers in America. [6] Norman L. Geisler, Systematic Theology, Volume Two: God, Creation (Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House Publishers, 2003), 18. Systematic Theology by Lewis S. Chafer: https://smile.amazon.com/Systematic-Theology-Lewis-Sperry-Chafer/dp/0825423406 Basic Theology by Charles Ryrie: https://smile.amazon.com/Basic-Theology-Systematic-Understanding-Biblical/dp/0802427340
Evangelical Christian scholars, experts on the Trinity, explain that God as a Trinity is not explicitly described in the Bible. In this episode we begin to take a look at two books written by evangelical apologists: "The Forgotten Trinity" by Dr. James White, and, "The Triune God" by Dr. Fred Sanders. We see that in neither case do these experts on the Trinity simply open the Bible and go to passages that describe that God is a Trinity. - Instead, as Dr. Sanders says, "The doctrine of the Trinity emerges from fitting the pieces together as each part determines (p. 84). The doctrine of the Trinity "is not not directly proposed in words of Scripture and presented to us in a formulated state" (p. 39). "The Triunity of God is not verbally formulated for us...some assembly is required (p. 40). - "We cannot speak of the doctrine of the Trinity as revealed in the New Testament...(Dr. Fred Sanders quoting Dr. B.B. Warfield (p. 89). - For evangelical Christians, such statements should be waving red flags. - If the Bible is right, God is not a Trinity. #jameswhite, #the forgotten Trinity, #fredsanders, #the Triune God
Welcome friends! Thank you for joining us as we talk about the Holy Spirit, the final aspect of our exploration of the triune nature of our God, Yahweh.
Yahweh, the great I AM, is a triune being. Join Dave and Joel as we continue our chat on the manifold nature of God.
Yahweh, the great I AM, is a triune being. Join Dave and Joel as we continue our chat on the manifold nature of God.