Exploring the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity

Introduction

The Trinity in the Old Testament

 The Trinity in Genesis

The Trinity mentioned by the prophet Isaiah

Jewish scholars who believe in the plurality of God

Objections to the Trinity

The idea of the "Royal We"

False accusation about the Trinity

Understanding the meaning of "Echad"

Evidence that Jesus is God

Jesus can do the same things as God the Father

Old Testament prophets that Indicate that Jesus is God

Book of Malachi indicates that Jesus is God

New Testament verses that Indicate that Jesus is God

God the Father, called Jesus God and Lord

Jesus said He Is God

Objections to Jesus being God

How can Jesus be God if God does not sleep?

How can Jesus be God if He was a servant?

If Jesus was God, why did He say that He was sent by God?

Why didn’t Jesus directly say, “I am God”?

How can Jesus be God if He said only God is good?

How can God pray to God?

How can Jesus be God when the Bible says God is not a man?

How can Jesus be God if He grew in wisdom?

How can Jesus be God if He was tempted?

How can Jesus be God if He said He cannot do anything of Himself?

How can Jesus be God when He said the Father is greater than Him?

If Jesus is God, why did He not say, "Worship Me"?

How can Jesus be God if He did not know the hour of His coming?

Evidence that the Holy Spirit is a person

General Attributes

The Holy Spirit speaks and communicates

The Holy Spirit makes decisions and gives commands

The Holy Spirit can be sinned against

Evidence that the Holy Spirit is God

The Holy Spirit is called God and is equated with God’s presence

The Holy Spirit speaks as God

The divine attributes of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit performs divine works

Roles of the Godhead

The Trinity working together

Role of God the Father

Role of God the Son (Jesus Christ)

Role of the Holy Spirit