The doctrine of the Trinity is not something to be avoided, but something to explore. When we do so, we will become more like God and will carry out his mission.

God as Trinity

• Opening questions
• Understanding God as Trinity
• Knowing God as Trinity
• Living in response to God as Trinity

The Trinity: God eternally exists as three persons, Father, Son, Holy Spirit, and each person is fully God, and there is one God.

4 Statements about God as Trinity

• God is three persons.
• Each person is fully God.
• There is one God.
• The Trinity is eternal.

Passages Cited

Genesis 1; Deuteronomy 6:4; Psalm 45; 110; Proverbs 8; Matthew 3:16-17; 28:19; John 17:24; Acts 5; 2 Corinthians 13:14: Ephesians 4:4-6; 1 Timothy 2:5; 1 Peter 1:2

Further Reading

John’s Gospel; Michael Reeves, "Delighting in the Trinity"; Wayne Grudem, "Systematic Theology"; Millard Erickson, "Christian Theology"