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The following passages refer explicitly to each of the three members of the Godhead: | The following passages refer explicitly to each of the three members of the Godhead: | ||
:''And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Mt 3:16–17.</ref> | :''And when '''Jesus''' was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the '''Spirit of God''' descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, '''a voice from heaven''' said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Mt 3:16–17.</ref> | ||
:''Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, | :''Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the '''Father''' and of the '''Son''' and of the '''Holy Spirit''', teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Mt 28:19–20.</ref> | ||
:''The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. <ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), 2 Co 13:14.</ref> | :''The grace of the '''Lord Jesus Christ''' and the love of '''God''' and the fellowship of the '''Holy Spirit''' be with you all. <ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), 2 Co 13:14.</ref> | ||
:''According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood…<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), 1 Pe 1:2</ref> | :''According to the foreknowledge of '''God the Father''', in the sanctification of '''the Spirit''', for obedience to '''Jesus Christ''' and for sprinkling with his blood…<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), 1 Pe 1:2</ref> | ||
:''But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Jud 20–21.</ref> | :''But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in '''the Holy Spirit''', keep yourselves in the love of '''God''', waiting for the mercy of our '''Lord Jesus Christ''' that leads to eternal life.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Jud 20–21.</ref> | ||
The New Testament authors generally use the name “God” (Gk. θεός, G2536) to refer to God the Father and the name “Lord” (Gk. Κύριος, G3261) to refer to the Son of God, then it is clear that there is another trinitarian expression in 1 Corinthians 12<ref>Wayne A. Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine (Leicester, England; Grand Rapids, MI: Inter-Varsity Press; Zondervan Pub. House, 2004), 230.</ref>: | The New Testament authors generally use the name “God” (Gk. θεός, G2536) to refer to God the Father and the name “Lord” (Gk. Κύριος, G3261) to refer to the Son of God, then it is clear that there is another trinitarian expression in 1 Corinthians 12<ref>Wayne A. Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine (Leicester, England; Grand Rapids, MI: Inter-Varsity Press; Zondervan Pub. House, 2004), 230.</ref>: | ||
:''Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same | :''Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same '''Spirit'''; and there are varieties of service, but the same '''’Lord'''’; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same '''God''' who empowers them all in everyone.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), 1 Co 12:4–6.</ref> | ||
:''There is one body and one | :''There is one body and one '''Spirit'''—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call — one '''Lord''', one faith, one baptism, one '''God and Father''' of all, who is over all and through all and in all.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Eph 4:4–6.</ref> | ||
===Distinctions between the Three Persons=== | ===Distinctions between the Three Persons=== | ||
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The fact that God is three persons means that the Father is not the Son; the Father is not the Holy Spirit; and the Son is not the Holy Spirit. For a discussion of what is meant by separate person, we would refer you to this article which specifically deals with this issue – [[Three Persons]] | The fact that God is three persons means that the Father is not the Son; the Father is not the Holy Spirit; and the Son is not the Holy Spirit. For a discussion of what is meant by separate person, we would refer you to this article which specifically deals with this issue – [[Three Persons]] | ||
:''In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. | :''In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was '''with''' God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning '''with''' God.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Jn 1:1–2.</ref> | ||
The fact that the “Word” (who is seen to be Christ in John 1:9–18) is “with” God shows distinction from God the Father. In John 17 this distinction is also made: | The fact that the “Word” (who is seen to be Christ in John 1:9–18) is “with” God shows distinction from God the Father. In John 17 this distinction is also made: | ||
:'' Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Jn 17:24.</ref> | :'' Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that '''you have given me''' because '''you loved me before the foundation of the world'''.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Jn 17:24.</ref> | ||
Jesus is our High Priest and Advocate before the Father: | Jesus is our High Priest and Advocate before the Father: | ||
:''But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), 1 Jn 2:1.</ref> | :''But if anyone does sin, we have '''an advocate with the Father''', Jesus Christ the righteous.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), 1 Jn 2:1.</ref> | ||
:''Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Heb 7:25.</ref> | :''Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to '''God through him''', since '''he always lives to make intercession''' for them.<ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton: Standard Bible Society, 2001), Heb 7:25.</ref> | ||
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