Doctrine: Trinity

God Is

CHAPTER 1: TRINITY: GOD IS Introduction

We begin our study of essential doctrines of the Christian faith with the question, who is God? It is paramount that we distinguish and clarify whom we worship when our culture defines God in so many different ways. Thankfully God has revealed himself to us through Scripture so that we may know him and glorify him.

Discussion

If asked, how would you distinguish God from the countless false gods promoted and worshiped in our world?

Examination

How is the Trinitarian nature of God revealed in the Old and New Testaments?

What are the three biblical truths that are brought together with the doctrine of the Trinity?

Find three places in Scripture to support each of these truths.

How is the statement in John 3:15 a reflection of the Trinity?

What does the Trinitarian nature of God reveal about him?

Application

How do you personally resonate with the human longings (e.g., community, relationship, humility, peace) rooted in the Trinitarian nature of God?

Why is a right understanding of the Trinity essential to our faith?

How does the doctrine of the Trinity affect your worship of God?

Which of the doctrinal errors or false views of God are you most familiar with or wrestle with personally?

How does your life reflect the Trinity? Which of the practical implications listed in this chapter is most significant to you and why?