The first systematic Theology of

the Trinity

According to scripture:

The Father The Son The Holy Spirit

IS IS IS ONE GOD

he triquetra (from a Latin word meaning “three-cornered”) is an ancient symbol for the Trinity. It

comprises three interwoven arcs, distinct yet equal and inseparable, symbolizing that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three distinct yet equal Persons and indivisibly One God. The word “Trinity” was used to explain the eternal relationship between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Many Bible passages express the Trinity.1

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More than 20 Bible passages mention the three Persons gathered in one (Echad-Deut

6:4)

TRIQUETRA

Matthew 3:16-17 “And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up staightway out of the water, and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased.”

Matthew 28:19 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”

2 Corinthians 13:14 “The grace to the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all.”

Ephesians 4:4-6 “There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.”

Titus 3:4-6 “But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour...”

See also John 3:34-35; John14:26; John 15:26; John 16:13-15; Romans 14:17-18; Romans

15:13-17; Romans 15:30; 1 Corinthians 6:11, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6; 2 Corinthians1:21-22; 2 Corinthians 3:4-6; Galatians 2:21-3:3; Galatians 4:6; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5; 1 Thessalonians 4:2, 8; 1 Thessalonians 5:18-19; 2 Thessalonians 3:5; Hebrews 9:14; 1 Peter 1:2; 1 John 3:23-24; 1 John 4:13-14; and Jude 20-21.

Misunderstanding #1: “The word ‘Trinity’ does not appear in the Bible; is a belief made up by Christians in the 4th century.”

Truth: It is true that the word “Trinity” does not appear in the Bible, but the Trinity is nevertheless a Bible-based belief. The word “Bible” does not appear in the Bible either, neither do the words “Theocratic Kingdom” and “Initial evidence of Tongue.” But these phrases are major doctrines in Jehovah’s witness and UPC doctrine. These are words they use to express certain truth they believe is in the Bible.

The word “Trinity” was used to explain the eternal relationship between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Many Bible passages express the Trinity. False beliefs flourished during the early days of Christianity, and still do. Early Christians constantly defended their beliefs. The following early church leaders and/or writings all defended the doctrine of the Trinity long before A.D. 300…

Approximate Dates:

A.D. 96 Clement, the third bishop of RomeA.D. 90-100 The Teachings of the Twelve Apostles, the “Didache”A.D. 90? Ignatius, bishop of AntiochA.D. 155 Justin Martyr, great Christian writerA.D. 168 Theophilus, the sixth bishop of AntiochA.D. 177 Athenagoras, theologianA.D. 180 Irenaeus, bishop of LyonsA.D. 197 Tertullian, early church leaderA.D. 264 Gregory Thaumaturgus, early church leader

In an Article by Tertullian entitled “Against Praxeas” He goes into a 30 some odd page article describing how if there is a duality there must be a trinity as well. Misunderstanding #2: “The Father, the Son, and the Spirit are just different titles for Jesus, or three different ways that God has revealed himself.”

Truth: The Bible clearly shows that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct persons.

Some people think that the doctrine of the Trinity contradicts the truth that there is only one God. They argue that Jesus alone is the one truth God, and therefore that Jesus is “the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 28:19), and not just the name of the Son.

While it is certainly true that there is only one God, we must allow the Bible make it quite clear that there is only one God, we must allow the Bible to define what this means. And the Bible makes it quite clear that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct persons:

The Father sends the Son (Gal. 4:4; 1 John 4:14)The Father sends the Spirit (John 14:26; Gal. 4:6)

The Son speaks, not on his own, but on behalf of the Father (John 8:28; 12:49)The spirit speaks, not on his own, but on behalf of Jesus (John 16:13-15)The Father loves the Son, and the Son loves the Father (John 3:35; 8:16-18)The Father and the Son count as two witnesses (John 5:31-37; 8:16-18)The Father and the Son glorify one another (John 17:1, 4-5) and the Spirit glorifies Jesus the Son (John 16:14)The Son is an Advocate for us with the Father (1 John 2:1; Greek, Parakletos); Jesus the Son sent the Holy Spirit, who is another Advocate (John 14:16, 26)Jesus Christ is not the Father, but the Son of the Father (2 John 3)

In John 6:33 Jesus is identified as the Bread that comes down from heaven, so He Obviously preexisted. Also notice in this important passage that The Father gives to the Son, And That Jesus will not cast out those that His Father gives the Son

v37. Also notice that it is the Father’s will in particular, that the Son should not lose any v39. In fact Salvation itself was the Father’s will not the Son’s read verse 40. We see the cooperation of the God-head here, that the Father draws them in v44, and the Son resurrects them up v40. In Matthew 28:19, Jesus is not identifying himself as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is saying that Christian baptism identifies a person as one who believes in the Father, in the Son whom the Father sent to die for our sins, and in the Holy Spirit whom the Father and the Son sent to dwell in our hearts.

Misunderstanding #3: “Jesus wasn’t really fully God and fully man.”

Throughout history many people have balked at the idea that Jesus is both fully God and fully man. They have tried to resolve this paradox by

saying that Jesus was a mere man through whom God spoke, or that he was God and merely appeared to be human, of some other “simpler” belief. Admittedly the idea that in Jesus, God became a man is impossible for us to comprehend. But the Incarnation- the truth that God become flesh- is the ultimate proof that nothing is too hard for God (Genesis 18:14; Luke 1:37). And this truth is clearly taught in the Bible.

The Bible clearly shows that Jesus was fully human:

As a child, he grew physically, intellectually, socially, and spiritually (Luke 2:40,52)

He grew tired; he slept; he sweat; he was hungry and thirsty; he bled and died; his body was buried (Matthew 4:2; 8:24; Luke 22:44; John 4:6-7; 19:28-43).

After he rose from the dead, he ate and drank with people and let them see his scars and touch his body (Luke 24:39-43; John 20:27-29; Acts 10:41)

The Bible also clearly shows that Jesus was and is God in human form:

Jesus did on earth what only God can do: he commanded the forces to nature (Matthew 8:23-27; 14:22-33), forgave sins (Mark 2:1-12); claimed to be superior to the Sabbath law (John 5:17-18); and gave life to whomever he pleased (John 5:19-23).

Paul said that God purchased the church with his own blood (Acts 20:28).

Paul also said that the rulers of this world unwittingly crucified the Lord of glory (1 Corinthians 2:8)

All the fullness of God’s nature and being resides in Jesus’ risen body (Colossians 2:9).

Early Christian theologians of the first two centuries wrote many works defending Christianity from several threats:

Persecution from Roman Empire. Until the early A.D. 300’s, Christianity was illegal and often Christians were viciously persecuted.Heresies attacking basic Christian beliefs, especially the deity of Jesus Christ and the nature of God.2

The reason why most religions reject the Trinity is because of how various Religions view the TRINITY: See fig 12

FIG 12Christians Trinitarians

TRIUNE GOD = three in one, Trinity, Triad, Triquetra“The Trinity is a mystery...in the strict sense..., which could not be know without revelation, and even after revelation cannot be wholly intelligible”3

The word Mystery is the same word found in 1 Tim 3:16, “Great is the mystery of Godliness, God was manifest in the flesh.”

Oneness Pentecostals

The Trinity is irrational and besides James says even Satan knows there is one God.

Mormons/ LDS

Three personages... God the first, the Creator; God the second, the Redeemer; and God the third, the witness or Testator. It’s a plurality of Gods. 4

Roman Catholic

The Trinity is a three headed God.

Jehovah’s Witnesses

The Trinity is a pagan belief handed down from the occult it is too “confusing, contrary to normal reasoning”

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One of the greatest TRINITY verses is the greatest attacked, many scholars say this isn’t in manuscripts, but this is simply untrue. In the Textus Receptus, The Received Text we find this key verse…

1 John 5:7-8 (Westcott) In Greek

7 οτι τρεις εισιν οι μαρτυρουντες8 το πνευμα και το υδωρ και το αιμα και οι τρεις εις το εν εισιν5

7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. 8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one.6

Many refuse to acknowledge the first part of the verse, by saying they are “only in agreement, they aren’t one in essence.” But the Trinitarian view is that, not only do they agree, they are one. And isn’t this what the verse says? If not, then you have the wrong Bible. Original Greek…

5140 τρεις treis andτρια tria; a prim. card. num.; three:— fifty-three*(1), thirty(1), three(66), twenty-three*(1). 7

Strong’s Numbering…5140 τρεις, Τρεις ταβερναι [treis, tria /trice/] n f. A primary (plural) number; TDNT 8:216; TDNTA 1188; GK 5552 and together with Strong’s 4999 as GK 5553; 69 occurrences; AV translates as “three” 69 times. 1 three.8

5552 τρεις (treis) or, nom. pl. neu. τρια (tria), acc. pl. neu. τρια (tria): number; = Str 5140; TDNT 8.216—LN 60.12 three (Mt 13:33; Mk 8:2; 15:29; Lk 12:52; Jn 21:11)9

The Second person of the Trinity: Metaphors, Titles, and

Names of Christ10

1. Adam, The Last1 Cor. 15:45

2. Advocate1 John 2:1

3. AlmightyRev. 1:8

4. Alpha and OmegaRev. 1:8; Rev. 22:13

5. AmenRev. 3:14

6. Angel of God’s PresenceIsa. 63:9

7. Anointed OnePs. 2:2; Dan. 9:25; Acts 4:25–27

8. ApostleHeb. 3:1

9. Arm of the LordIsa. 53:1–2

10. Atoning Sacrifice1 John 2:2

11. Author of FaithHeb. 12:2

12. Author of LifeActs 3:15

13. Author of SalvationHeb. 2:10

14. BannerIsa. 11:10, 12

15. Beginning and EndRev. 22:13

16. Beloved OneEph. 1:6

17. BranchIsa. 4:2; Isa. 11:1; Jer. 23:5; Zech. 3:8; Zech. 6:12

18. Bread of GodJohn 6:32–33

19. Bread of LifeJohn 6:35, 48–51

20. BridegroomMatt. 9:15; Matt. 25:1–13; John 3:29

21. CapstoneMatt. 21:42

22. Chief Shepherd1 Pet. 5:4

23. ChildIsa. 9:6; 1 John 5:1

24. Chosen OneIsa. 42:1; Luke 23:35

25. Chosen ServantMatt. 12:18

26. ChristMatt. 1:16; Matt. 16:20; Mark 14:61; Luke 2:11; Luke 9:20; Luke 23:2; Luke 23:35, 39; John 1:41; John 12:34; Acts 2:31, 36; Acts 3:18; Acts 5:42; Rom. 5:8; Rom. 9:5; Rom. 10:4; Rom. 14:9; 1 Cor. 1:23–24; 1 Cor. 2:16; 1 Cor. 3:23; 1

Cor. 12:27; 2 Cor. 2:17; Gal. 3:13; Eph. 5:21, 23–25, 29, 32; Phil. 1:21; Col. 3:15; Philem. 6; Heb. 3:6; Heb. 9:15; 1 Pet. 5:10, 14; 1 John 5:1; Rev. 11:15

27. Christ JesusRom. 3:22–24; Rom. 8:1; Rom. 15:5; Rom. 16:3; 1 Cor. 1:2, 30; Gal. 2:16; Phil. 1:1, 6, 8; Phil. 3:3, 8; Col. 2:6; 1 Thess. 5:18; 1 Tim. 1:1; 1 Tim. 2:5; 1

Tim. 3:13; 1 Tim. 4:6; 1 Tim. 5:21; 2 Tim. 1:9–10; 2 Tim. 2:10; 2 Tim. 3:15

28. Commander of the Lord’s ArmyJosh. 5:14–15

29. Commander of the PeoplesIsa. 55:4

30. Consolation of IsraelLuke 2:25

31. CornerstoneEph. 2:20; 1 Pet. 2:6

32. DavidJer. 30:9; Ezek. 37:24–25; Hos. 3:5

33. DelivererRom. 11:26

34. Desired of All NationsHag. 2:7

35. DoctorMatt. 9:12

36. Eternal Life1 John 5:20

37. Everlasting FatherIsa. 9:6

38. Exact Representation of God’s BeingHeb. 1:3

39. Faithful and TrueRev. 19:11

40. Faithful and True WitnessRev. 3:14

41. Faithful WitnessRev. 1:5

42. First and LastRev. 1:17; Rev. 2:8; Rev. 22:13

43. FirstbornPs. 89:2; Rom. 8:29; Col. 1:15, 18; Heb. 1:6; Rev. 1:5

44. First fruits1 Cor. 15:20, 23

45. Foolishness1 Cor. 1:23

46. ForerunnerHeb. 6:19–20

47. Foundation1 Cor. 3:11

48. FountainZech. 13:1

49. Friend of SinnersMatt. 11:19

50. GateJohn 10:7–9

51. Gift of GodJohn 4:10; 2 Cor. 9:15

52. Glory of IsraelLuke 2:32

53. Glory of the LordIsa. 40:5

54. GodMark 2:1–12l Rom. 9:5; Titus 2:13; 2 Pet. 1:1; 1 John 5:20

55. Good ShepherdJohn 10:11, 14

56. Great ShepherdHeb. 13:20

57. GuaranteeHeb. 7:22

58. Head1 Cor. 11:3; Eph. 5:23; Col. 1:18; Col. 2:10

59. Heir of All ThingsHeb. 1:2

60. HenMatt. 23:37

61. High PriestPs. 110:4; Heb. 2:17; Heb. 3:1;

Heb. 4:14; Heb. 6:20

62. Holiness1 Cor. 1:30

63. Holy One (of God)Ps. 16:10; Mark 1:24; Luke 1:35; John 6:69; Acts 2:27

64. Holy ServantActs 4:27–30

65. Hope1 Tim. 1:1

66. Hope of GloryCol. 1:27

67. Hope of IsraelActs 28:20;

68. Horn of SalvationLuke 1:69

69. I AmExod. 3:14; John 8:58

70. Image of God2 Cor. 4:4; Col. 1:15

71. ImmanuelIsa. 7:14; Matt. 1:23

72. Jehovah (Yahweh)Exod. 6:3; Isa. 40:3

73. Jehovah (Yahweh) Our RighteousnessJer. 23:6

74. JesusMatt. 1:16; Matt. 1:21; Matt. 26:71; Matt. 27:37; Luke 2:21; Luke 23:42; John 1:45; John 9:22; John 20:31; Acts 1:11; Acts 4:2; Acts 9:20; Acts 10:38; Acts 13:23; Acts 26:15; Rom. 10:9; 1 Cor. 12:3; 2

Cor. 4:10; Gal. 6:17; Eph. 4:21; Phil. 2:10; 1 Thess. 1:10; 1 Thess. 4:14; Heb. 2:9; Heb. 7:22; Heb. 7:24;

2 Pet. 1:2; 1 John 1:7; 1 John 2:6; 1 John 5:1; Rev. 12:17

75. Jesus ChristMark 1:1; John 1:17; John 17:3; Acts 4:10; Acts 16:18; 1 Cor. 1:2, 30; 1 Cor. 2:2; Gal. 2:16; Phil. 2:11; Titus 2:13; Titus 3:6; Heb. 13:8; Heb. 13:21; 2 Pet. 1:1; 2 Pet. 1:11; 2 Pet. 2:20; 2 Pet. 3:18

76. JudgeActs 10:42; Rev. 19:11

77. KingJer. 23:5; Matt. 25:34; John 18:36–37

78. King of IsraelJohn 1:49

79. King of Kings1 Tim. 6:15;

Rev. 17:14; Rev. 19:16

80. King of the AgesRev. 15:3

81. King of the JewsMatt. 2:1–2; Matt. 27:37

82. King of ZionPs. 2:6; Matt. 21:5

83. King over the Whole EarthZech. 14:9

84. Lamb (of God)John 1:29; John 1:36; 1 Pet. 1:19; Rev. 5:6, 8, 12–13; Rev. 6:1; Rev. 6:16; Rev. 7:9–10, 14; Rev. 12:11; Rev. 13:8; Rev. 14:1, 4; Rev. 15:3; Rev. 17:14; Rev. 19:7, 9; Rev. 21:22–23; Rev. 22:1, 3

85. LampRev. 21:23

86. Launderer’s SoapMal. 3:2

87. LeaderIsa. 55:4

88. LifeJohn 11:25; John 14:6; Col. 3:4

89. Life-giving Spirit1 Cor. 15:45

90. Light (of the World)John 1:1–2, 4–9; John 8:12; John 9:5

91. Light for the GentilesIsa. 49:6; Luke 2:32

92. Lion of the Tribe of JudahRev. 5:5

93. Living OneRev. 1:18

94. Living Stone1 Pet. 2:4

95. LordPs. 110:1; Mal. 3:1; Matt. 7:21; Matt.

24:42; Mark 2:28; Luke 6:46; John 6:68; John 13:13; Acts 2:36; Acts 3:19; Rom. 10:13; 1 Cor. 3:5; 1 Cor. 4:4; 1 Cor. 11:23, 26; 2 Cor. 5:6–8; Eph. 6:7–8; Col. 3:23–24; 1 Thess. 4:16–17; 2 Tim. 2:22; 2 Tim. 4:8; Heb. 2:3; 1 Pet. 2:3; 2 Pet. 1:11

96. Lord God AlmightyRev. 4:8; Rev. 15:3

97. Lord JesusActs 7:59; Acts 8:16; Acts 11:20; Acts 15:11; Acts 16:31; Acts 20:21; 1 Cor.

5:4–5; 2 Cor. 11:31; Col. 3:17; 1 Thess. 4:1–2; 2 Thess. 1:7–8; Heb. 13:20; 2 Pet. 1:2; Rev. 22:20–21

98. Lord Jesus ChristActs 11:17; Rom. 5:1, 11; Rom. 6:23; Rom. 7:25; Rom. 8:39; Rom. 13:14; Rom. 15:30; 1 Cor. 1:2–3, 10; 1 Cor. 6:11; Phil. 3:20; 1 Tim. 1:12; Philem. 25; James 2:1; 1 Pet. 1:3; Jude 21

99. Lord of AllActs 10:36; Rom. 10:12

100. Lord of Glory1 Cor. 2:8

101. tab 101. Lord of Lords1 Tim. 6:15;

Rev. 17:14; Rev. 19:16

102. Lord of the Dead and the LivingRom. 14:9

103. Lord of the SabbathMatt. 12:8

104. ManJohn 19:5; Acts 17:31; Rom. 5:15; 1 Tim. 2:5

105. Man of SorrowsIsa. 53:3

106. MasterMatt. 23:8

107. Mediator1 Tim. 2:5; Heb. 8:6; Heb. 9:15; Heb. 12:24

108. MelchizedekHeb. 7:1–3

109. Messenger of the CovenantMal. 3:1

110. MessiahJohn 1:41; John 4:25

111. Mighty GodIsa. 9:6

112. Morning Star2 Pet. 1:19; Rev. 22:16

113. Most Exalted of the Kings of the EarthPs. 89:27

114. NazareneMatt. 2:23; Mark 14:67; Mark 16:6

115. Offspring of DavidRev. 22:16

116. One Greater Than JonahLuke 11:29–30, 32

117. One Greater Than SolomonLuke 11:31

118. One Who Is, Was, and Is to ComeRev. 1:4; Rev. 1:8

119. One Who Will Baptize with the Holy SpiritMark 1:7–8

120. Only BegottenJohn 1:14; John

3:16; 1 John 4:9

121. Overseer1 Pet. 2:25

122. Passover Lamb1 Cor. 5:7

123. PeaceEph. 2:14–15

124. Perfecter of FaithHeb. 12:2

125. PhysicianLuke 4:23

126. Power1 Cor. 1:24

127. PrinceActs 5:31

128. Prince of PeaceIsa. 9:6

129. ProphetLuke 24:19; John 7:40; Acts 3:22

130. PurifierMal. 3:3; Matt. 3:12

131. RabbiMark 14:45; John 1:38; John 1:49; John 3:2; John 6:25; John 9:2

132. RabboniJohn 20:16

133. Radiance of God’s GloryHeb. 1:3

134. Ransom1 Tim. 2:5–6

135. RedeemerJob 19:25; Isa. 59:20

136. Redemption1 Cor. 1:30

137. RefinerMal. 3:3

138. Refiner’s FireMal. 3:2

139. ResurrectionJohn 11:25

140. Righteous JudgeActs 10:42; 2 Tim. 4:8

141. Righteousness1 Cor. 1:30

142. Righteous OneActs 3:14; Acts 7:52; Acts 22:14; 1 John 2:1

143. Righteous ServantIsa. 53:11

144. Rising SunLuke 1:76–79

145. Rock1 Cor. 10:4; 1 Pet. 2:8

146. Root of DavidRev. 5:5; Rev. 22:16

147. Root of JesseIsa. 11:10

148. RulerMic. 5:1; Matt. 2:6; 1 Tim. 6:15

149. Ruler of God’s CreationRev. 3:14

150. Ruler of the Kings of the EarthRev. 1:5

151. Ruler over IsraelMic. 5:2

152. SalvationLuke 2:29–32

153. SaviorLuke 2:11; John 4:42; Acts 5:31; Acts 13:23; Eph. 5:23; 2 Tim. 1:10; Titus

2:13; Titus 3:6; 2 Pet. 1:11; 2 Pet. 3:18; 1 John 4:14

154. Second Man1 Cor. 15:47

155. Seed (of the Woman)Gen. 3:15; Gal. 3:16

156. ServantIsa. 42:1; Isa. 49:3–7; Isa. 52:13; Isa. 53:11; Zech. 3:8; Matt. 12:18; Luke 22:27; Acts 3:13; Acts 3:25–26

157. ShepherdMatt. 2:6; 1 Pet. 2:25

158. ShilohGen. 49:10

159. SonPs. 2:7, 12; Isa. 9:6; Matt. 3:17; Matt. 11:27; John 3:35; John 5:22–23; Rom. 1:3; Col. 1:13;

Heb. 1:2–3; 1 John 2:23

160. Son of DavidMatt. 15:22

161. Son of GodIsa. 9:6; Matt. 4:3; Matt. 8:29; Luke 1:35; John 1:34; John 1:49; John 5:18; John 10:36; John 15:10; John 19:7; John 20:17, 30–31; Acts 9:20; Rom. 1:4; Rom. 8:3, 32; 2 Cor. 11:31; Gal. 4:4; Eph. 1:3; 1 John 4:14; 1 John 5:5, 20; Rev. 2:18

162. Son of JosephLuke 3:23; John 1:45; John 6:42

163. Son of ManDan. 7:13;

Matt. 8:20; Matt. 10:23; Matt. 11:19; Matt. 13:37, 41; Matt. 16:13; Matt. 17:9; Matt. 17:22; Matt. 24:27, 30; Matt. 25:31; Matt. 26:2; Matt. 26:24; Matt. 26:45; Mark 2:28; Mark 8:38; Mark 9:12; Luke 5:24; Luke 6:22; Luke 11:30; Luke 12:8;

164. Luke 17:22; Luke 19:10; Luke 21:36; John 1:51; John 3:13; John 5:27; John 6:53; John 6:62; John 8:28; John 9:35; John 12:23; John 13:31; Acts

7:56; Rev. 1:13.

165. Son of MaryMatt. 1:16, 18; Mark 6:3

166. Son of the Blessed OneMark 14:61

167. Son of the Living GodMatt. 16:16

168. Son of the Most HighLuke 1:32

169. Source of Eternal SalvationHeb. 5:9

170. SovereignJude 4

171. StoneMatt. 21:42; 1 Pet. 2:4–8

172. Stumbling Block1 Cor. 1:23; 1 Pet. 2:4–8

173. Sun of RighteousnessMal. 4:2

174. TeacherMatt. 19:16; Matt. 23:10; John 11:28; John 13:13

175. Tested StoneIsa. 28:16

176. True God1 John 5:20

177. True LightJohn 1:9

178. (True) WitnessIsa. 55:4; John 18:37; Rev. 3:14

179. TruthJohn 14:6

180. VineJohn 15:1

181. WayJohn 14:6

182. WisdomProv. 8:12; 1 Cor. 1:23–24, 30

183. Wonderful CounselorIsa. 9:6

184. Word (of God)John 1:1, 14; Rev. 19:13

185. Word of Life1 John 1:1

186. The Name of Christ

187. Believers Are Anointed in His

NameJames 5:14

188. Believers Are Baptized into His NameActs 2:38; Acts 8:16; Acts 10:48; Acts 19:5

189. Believers Are Forgiven in His NameLuke 24:46–47; Acts 10:43; Acts 22:16; 1 John 2:12

190. Believers Are Justified in His Name1 Cor. 6:11

191. Believers Are Protected by His NameJohn 17:11–12

192. Believers Assemble in His NameMatt. 18:20; 1 Cor. 5:4

193. Believers Bear His Name

Acts 9:15; 1 Pet. 4:16

194. Believers Believe in His NameJohn 1:12; John 3:18; Acts 3:16; 1 John 3:23; 1 John 5:13

195. Believers Call on His NameActs 9:14; Acts 9:21; Acts 22:16; Rom. 10:13; 1 Cor. 1:2

196. Believers Call on His Name for SalvationActs 2:21; Acts 4:12

197. Believers Command and Make Appeals in His Name1 Cor. 1:10; 2 Thess. 3:6

198. Believers Do Everything in His NameCol. 3:17

199. Believers Do Miracles and

Heal in His NameMark 9:39; Acts 3:6; Acts 3:16; Acts 4:10; Acts 4:30

200. Believers Drive Out Demons in His NameMark 9:38; Luke 10:17; Acts 16:18

201. Believers Give Thanks in His NameEph. 5:20

202. Believers Glorify His Name2 Thess. 1:12

203. Believers Have Life in His NameJohn 20:31

204. Believers Make Requests in His NameJohn 14:13–14; John 16:23–24, 26

205. Believers Speak, Preach, and Teach in His Name

Acts 4:18; Acts 5:28; Acts 5:40; Acts 8:12; Acts 9:27–28

206. Believers Suffer for His NameLuke 21:12; John 15:20–21; Acts 5:41; Acts 9:15–16; Acts 15:26; Acts 21:13; 1 Pet. 4:14; Rev. 2:3

Jesus’ Name Is Supreme over

AllActs 4:12; Phil. 2:9–11; Heb. 1:4The Holy Spirit Was Sent in Jesus’ NameJohn 14:26

207. Believers Experience Much in Jesus’ Name

The Third Person of the Trinity-The Holy Spirit

The Personality of the Holy SpiritThe Spirit Has Characteristics of Personhood

1. The Spirit Has IntelligenceIsa. 11:2; John 14:26; Rom. 8:27; 1 Cor. 2:10–13; 1 Cor. 12:8; Eph. 1:17

2. The Spirit Shows EmotionIsa. 63:10; Rom. 15:30; Eph. 4:30

3. The Spirit Has a Will1 Cor. 12:11

The Spirit Is Distinguished among the Persons of the Godhead

4. The Spirit Is Distinguished from JesusJohn 14:16, 26; John 15:26; John 16:7, 14

5. The Spirit Is Distinguished within the TrinityMatt. 3:16–17; Matt. 28:19; Rom. 15:16; 2 Cor. 1:21–22; 2 Cor. 13:14; Eph. 3:14, 17; 2 Thess. 2:13–14; 1 Pet. 1:2; Jude 20

6. The Spirit Is Referred to with Personal PronounsJohn 14:16–17; John 15:26; John 16:7–14; Eph. 1:13–14

The Spirit Is Affected as a Person

7. The Spirit Can Be BlasphemedMatt. 12:31–32; Mark 3:28–29

8. The Spirit Can Be GrievedIsa. 63:10; Eph. 4:30

9. The Spirit Can Be InsultedHeb. 10:29

10. The Spirit Can Be Lied ToActs 5:3–4

11. The Spirit Can Be ObeyedActs 10:19–21

12. The Spirit Can Be Quenched1 Thess. 5:19

13. The Spirit Can Be ResistedActs 6:9–10; Acts 7:51

14. The Spirit Can Be TestedActs 5:9

The Spirit Has Moral Capacities

15. The Spirit Convicts the World of GuiltJohn 16:8–11

16. The Spirit Glorifies ChristJohn 16:14

17. The Spirit Guides into TruthJohn 16:13

18. The Spirit IntercedesRom. 8:26–27

19. The Spirit RegeneratesJohn 3:3–5

20. The Spirit Restrains EvilGen. 6:3, 5

21. The Spirit SanctifiesRom. 15:16; 1 Cor. 6:11

22. The Spirit Is a Distinct Personality with PowerJudg. 14:6; Judg. 14:19; Judg. 15:14; 1 Sam. 10:10; 1 Sam. 16:13; Luke 1:35; Luke 4:14; Acts 10:38; Acts 15:28; Rom. 15:13; 1 Cor. 2:4

The Spirit Does What People Do

23. The Spirit CommissionsActs 11:12; Acts 13:2, 4; Acts 20:28

24. The Spirit Communicates2 Cor. 3:3; Eph. 3:5

25. The Spirit EncouragesActs 9:31

26. The Spirit Gives Gifts1 Cor. 12:7–11

27. The Spirit LeadsMatt. 4:1; Acts 8:29; Acts 16:6–7; Rom. 8:14

28. The Spirit SpeaksMatt. 10:20; Acts 1:16; Acts 8:29; Acts 10:19; Acts 21:11; 1 Tim. 4:1; Heb. 3:7; 1 Pet. 1:11–12; Rev. 2:7; Rev. 22:17

29. The Spirit StrengthensActs 9:31; Rom. 8:26; Eph. 3:16

30. The Spirit TeachesLuke 12:12; John 14:26; 1 Cor. 2:13; Heb. 9:8

31. The Spirit TestifiesJohn 15:26; Acts 5:32; Rom. 8:16; Heb. 10:15; 1 John 4:2; 1 John 5:6–8

32. The Spirit Gives LifePs. 104:30; Isa. 32:15; Isa. 44:3–4; Ezek. 37:14; John 6:63; Rom. 8:2; 1 Pet. 3:18

The Deity of the Holy Spirit

The Spirit Is Considered Divine

1. The Spirit’s Deity in His Own Being…

a. The Spirit Is Called GodActs 5:3–4

b. The Spirit Is Called Lord2 Cor. 3:17–18

c. The Spirit Is Called the SpiritNum. 11:17, 25; 1 Chron. 12:18; Isa. 32:15; Ezek. 2:2; Ezek. 8:3; Mark 1:12; John 7:39; Acts 11:28; Acts 20:22; Acts 21:4; Rom. 7:6; Rom. 8:16; 2 Cor. 3:6; Gal. 5:16–18; Eph. 6:18; 1 Tim. 3:16; 1 Pet. 3:18; 1 John 3:24; 1 John 4:6; Jude 19

d. The Spirit Is Identified with YahwehNum. 24:2–4, 12–13; Acts 7:51; Acts 28:25–27; 1 Cor. 2:12; Heb. 3:7–9; Heb. 10:15–17 2 Pet. 1:21

e. The Spirit Is Spoken of as DivineMatt. 12:32; Mark 3:29; 1 Cor. 3:16; 1 Cor. 6:19; Eph. 2:22

The Spirit’s Relationship to the Other Divine Persons

a. The Spirit and the Father

i. His SpiritNum. 11:29; Isa. 34:16; Isa. 48:16; Zech. 7:12; 1 Cor. 2:10; Gal. 3:5; Eph. 2:22; Eph. 3:16; 1 Thess. 4:8; 1 John 4:12–13

ii. My SpiritGen. 6:3; Isa. 30:1; Isa. 42:1; Isa. 44:3; Isa. 59:21; Ezek. 36:27; Joel 2:28–29; Hag. 2:5; Zech. 4:6; Matt. 12:18

iii. Spirit of GodGen. 1:2; Exod. 31:3; Num. 24:2; 1 Sam. 10:10; 1 Sam. 11:6; 1 Sam. 19:20; 1 Sam. 19:23; 2 Chron. 15:1; 2 Chron. 24:20; Job 33:4; Ezek. 11:24; Rom. 8:9; Rom. 8:14; 1 Cor. 2:11, 14; 1 Cor. 3:16; 1 Cor. 6:11; 1 Cor. 7:40; 1 Pet. 4:14; 1 John 4:2

iv. Spirit of Him Who Raised Jesus from the DeadRom. 8:11

v. Spirit of YahwehJudg. 3:10; Judg. 6:34; Judg. 11:29; Judg. 13:25; Judg. 14:6; Judg. 14:19; Judg. 15:14; 1 Sam. 10:6; 1 Sam. 16:13–14; 2 Sam. 23:2; 1 Kings 18:12; 2 Kings 18:12; 2 Kings 2:16; 2 Chron. 20:14; Isa. 11:2; Isa. 40:13; Isa. 63:14; Ezek. 11:5; Ezek. 37:1; Mic. 3:8

vi. Spirit of the Living God2 Cor. 3:3

vii. Spirit of the LordIsa. 11:2; Luke 4:18; Acts 5:9; Acts 8:39

viii. Spirit of the Sovereign LordIsa. 61:1

ix. Spirit of Your FatherMatt. 10:20

x. Your SpiritNeh. 9:20, 30; Ps. 104:30; Ps. 139:7; Ps. 143:10

b. The Spirit and the Son…

i. Spirit of ChristRom. 8:9; 1 Pet. 1:11

ii. Spirit of His SonGal. 4:6

iii. Spirit of JesusActs 16:7

iv. Spirit of Jesus ChristPhil. 1:19

The Spirit’s Work Is Divine

1. The Spirit AnointsActs 10:38; 1 John 2:20, 27

2. The Spirit Calls2 Thess. 2:13–14

3. The Spirit ContendsGen. 6:3

4. The Spirit ConvictsJohn 16:7–11

5. The Spirit CounselsJohn 14:16–17; John 14:26; John 15:26; John 16:7

6. The Spirit CreatesGen. 1:2–3; Job 33:4; Ps. 104:30; Isa. 40:12–14

7. The Spirit EmpowersJudg. 3:10; Judg. 6:34; Matt. 12:28; Acts 1:8; Rom. 15:19; Eph. 3:16

8. The Spirit FillsExod. 31:3; Acts 2:1–4; Acts 4:31; Acts 9:17; Acts 13:9; Acts 13:52; Eph. 5:18

9. The Spirit Generates ChristLuke 1:35

10. The Spirit Gives Gifts

11. See Gifts of the Spirit12. The Spirit Gives Life

John 6:63; Rom. 1:4; 1 Pet. 3:1813. The Spirit Illumines

John 14:2614. The Spirit Indwells

Gen. 41:38; Num. 27:18; Dan. 4:8; John 14:17; Rom. 8:9, 11; 1 Cor. 3:16; 1 Cor. 6:19; Gal. 4:6; 1 John 3:24

15. The Spirit Inspires2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:21

16. The Spirit IntercedesRom. 8:26–27

17. The Spirit RegeneratesJohn 3:3–6; Titus 3:5

18. The Spirit RevealsLuke 2:26; John 14:26; John 16:12–15; Acts 21:11; 1 Cor. 2:9–13

19. The Spirit SanctifiesRom. 15:16; 1 Cor. 6:11; 2 Thess. 2:13; 1 Pet. 1:2

20. The Spirit Seals2 Cor. 1:22; 2 Cor. 5:5; Eph. 1:13–14; Eph. 4:30

21. The Spirit TestifiesJohn 15:26; Acts 5:30–32; Rom. 8:16; Heb. 10:15–17

a. The Holy Spirit in the OTv. The Spirit Is Active in the World at Large

22. The Spirit as Giver of LifeJob 33:4; Ps. 104:30; Ezek. 37:14

23. The Spirit as Sustainer of LifeGen. 6:3; Job 32:8; Job 34:14–15

The Spirits activity with Israel in the OLD TESTAMENT

1. The Spirit’s Presence with Israel a. The Spirit Accomplished God’s Will

in the WorldIsa. 32:15; Isa. 34:16; Zech. 4:6

b. The Spirit Aroused and Energized the JudgesJudg. 3:10; Judg. 6:34; Judg. 11:29; Judg. 13:24–25

c. The Spirit Brought a Spirit of RepentancePs. 51:1, 11; Isa. 63:10–11

d. The Spirit Brought Messages from GodNum. 24:2–3; 2 Sam. 23:2; 2 Chron. 20:14–15; 2 Chron. 24:20; Ezek. 11:5; Zech. 7:12

e. The Spirit Brought the Abiding Presence of GodNum. 27:18; 1 Sam. 10:6–7; 1 Sam. 16:13; Isa. 59:21;

f. The Spirit Brought the Power of GodJudg. 14:6; Judg. 14:19; Judg. 15:14–15; 1 Sam. 10:6, 10; 1 Sam. 11:6–7; 1 Sam. 16:13; Mic. 3:8

g. The Spirit Gave Guidance1 Kings 18:12; Ps. 143:10; Isa. 48:16; Isa. 63:14

h. The Spirit Imparted KnowledgeExod. 35:31; 1 Chron. 28:12; Isa. 11:2

i. The Spirit Imparted Wisdom and SkillGen. 41:38–39; Exod. 31:3–5; Exod. 35:31; Deut. 34:9; Dan. 5:11–14

j. The Spirit Inspired People to ProphesyNum. 24:2–3; 2 Sam. 23:2; 1 Chron. 12:18; 2 Chron. 15:1–2; 2 Chron. 20:14–15; 2 Chron. 24:20

k. The Spirit Moved People to Action1 Sam. 11:6–7; Ezek. 2:2; Ezek. 3:14

l. The Spirit Produced Ecstatic Experiences

m. Num. 11:25–29; 1 Sam. 19:19–24; Ezek. 8:3; Ezek. 11:24; Joel 2:28–29n. The Spirit Produced Miraculous Events

2 Kings 2:13–16; Ezek. 8:3; Ezek. 11:1; Ezek. 43:52. The Spirit’s Message to Israel

a. A Message of Judgment2 Chron. 24:20; Ezek. 11:5–12; Mic. 3:8

b. A Message of Deliverance and BlessingNum. 24:2–9; 2 Sam. 23:2–5; 1 Chron. 12:18; 2 Chron. 15:1–7; 2 Chron. 20:14–15, 17; Hag. 2:5

3. The Spirit’s Presence Withdrawn Num. 11:25, 29; Judg. 16:20; 1 Sam. 16:14; 1 Kings 22:24;

The Spirit Is Present in OT Prophecy

1. Prophecies Related to IsraelIsa. 32:14–15; Isa. 44:3–5; Isa. 59:21; Ezek. 36:26–29; Ezek. 37:14; Ezek. 39:25–29

2. Prophecies Related to the MessiahIsa. 11:1–2; Isa. 42:1–3; Isa. 61:1–3

3. Prophecies Related to MankindJoel 2:28–29

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