#2544 Believe in One God, as a Holy Trinity
#2544 Believe in One God, as a Holy Trinity
#2544 I believe in one God, personified by three persons: Father God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, His Son. And the Holy Spirit. The Lord Jesus Christ points to the Father and does His will. The Father points to His beloved and blessed Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lord Jesus Christ points to the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit points to both the Lord Jesus and Father God. We pray in Jesus' name because he has paid for all. If it is the Lord's will, He intercedes for us with the Father, and because the Father and Son are in perfect agreement on everything, what our Lord Jesus intercedes for us will be approved by the Father. Given the Father's approval, our Lord Jesus Christ authorizes the Holy Spirit to use His power in performing the work in Spirit and on Earth.
Thank you for sharing your beliefs about the Trinity and the interconnected roles of the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. Your understanding highlights the unity and harmony within the Godhead, as well as the significance of prayer and intercession through Jesus. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, I'm here to help.
- Jesus Christ points to the Father and carries out His will.
- The Father highlights His beloved Son, Jesus Christ.
- Jesus Christ introduces the Holy Spirit, who in turn points back to both Jesus and the Father.
Prayers are often made in Jesus' name because of His role in redemption. If it aligns with His will, Jesus intercedes with the Father on behalf of those who pray. Since the Father and the Son are in perfect agreement, the intercession is accepted by the Father. With the Father's approval, Jesus authorizes the Holy Spirit to act, exercising divine power both spiritually and in the world.
This framework illustrates a harmonious relationship within the Trinity, emphasizing the interconnected roles and unity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the context of faith and prayer.
1. Belief in One God Expressed in Three Persons (The Trinity):
Matthew 28:19
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."2 Corinthians 13:14
"The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all."
2. Jesus Points to the Father and Does His Will:
John 5:19
"Then Jesus answered and said to them, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.'"John 6:38
"For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me."John 14:28
"You have heard Me say to you, 'I am going away and coming back to you.' If you loved Me, you would rejoice because I said, 'I am going to the Father,' for My Father is greater than I."
3. The Father Highlights His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ:
Matthew 3:17
"And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, 'This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.'"Matthew 17:5
"While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, 'This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!'"Colossians 1:13
"He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love."
4. Jesus Points to the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit Points to Both Jesus and the Father:
John 14:26
"But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you."John 15:26
"But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me."John 16:13-15
"However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority... He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you."
5. Praying in Jesus' Name Because He Has Paid for All:
John 14:13-14
"And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it."1 Timothy 2:5-6
"For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all."Hebrews 10:19-20
"Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He consecrated for us."
6. Jesus Intercedes for Us with the Father, and They Are in Perfect Agreement:
Romans 8:34
"It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us."Hebrews 7:25
"Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them."John 10:30
"I and My Father are one."John 17:11
"Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are."
7. Jesus Authorizes the Holy Spirit to Act with the Father's Approval:
Acts 2:33
"Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear."John 16:7
"Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you."Galatians 4:6
"And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, 'Abba, Father!'"
These scriptures reflect the harmonious relationship and distinct roles within the Trinity—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—as well as the principles of intercession and prayer in Jesus' name.
1. Empowerment of Believers
Acts 1:8 (NKJV)
"But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
Jesus promises His disciples that they will receive power through the Holy Spirit to be His witnesses worldwide.
Romans 15:13 (NKJV)
"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
Believers abound in hope through the Holy Spirit's power.
Ephesians 3:16 (NKJV)
"That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man."
Paul prays for believers to be strengthened with power through the Spirit.
2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."
The Holy Spirit empowers believers with strength, love, and self-discipline.
1 Thessalonians 1:5 (NKJV)
"For our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit and in much assurance."
The gospel was delivered with the Holy Spirit's power, confirming its truth.
2. The Holy Spirit in Jesus' Ministry
Luke 4:14 (NKJV)
"Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region."
After His temptation, Jesus begins His ministry empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Acts 10:38 (NKJV)
"How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him."
Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit's power to perform miracles and heal.
Matthew 12:28 (NKJV)
"But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you."
Jesus attributes His miracles to the power of the Holy Spirit.
3. The Holy Spirit's Role in Resurrection
Romans 8:11 (NKJV)
"But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you."
The Holy Spirit's power was instrumental in Jesus' resurrection and gives life to believers.
4. Demonstration of the Spirit's Power in Ministry
1 Corinthians 2:4-5 (NKJV)
"And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God."
Paul's ministry relied on the Holy Spirit's power rather than human wisdom.
Micah 3:8 (NKJV)
"But truly I am full of power by the Spirit of the LORD, and of justice and might, to declare to Jacob his transgression and to Israel his sin."
The prophet Micah speaks of being empowered by the Spirit to proclaim God's message.
5. The Holy Spirit Gives Gifts and Abilities
1 Corinthians 12:7-11 (NKJV)
"But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit... But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills."
The Holy Spirit empowers believers with various spiritual gifts.
6. Inner Transformation and Strength
Ephesians 3:20 (NKJV)
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us."
God works through the Holy Spirit's power within believers to accomplish great things.
Galatians 5:16 (NKJV)
"I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."
Living by the Holy Spirit empowers believers to overcome sinful desires.
7. Boldness in Witnessing
Acts 4:31 (NKJV)
"And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness."
The Holy Spirit empowers believers to proclaim God's word boldly.
Acts 6:8 (NKJV)
"And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people."
Stephen performed miracles through the Holy Spirit's power.
8. The Holy Spirit as a Source of Hope and Joy
Romans 15:13 (NKJV)
"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
Believers abound in hope through the Holy Spirit's power.
9. Assurance of God's Presence
1 John 4:13 (NKJV)
"By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit."
The Holy Spirit's presence assures us of our relationship with God.
These scriptures collectively affirm that the Holy Spirit is a powerful presence in the lives of believers, providing:
- Empowerment for witnessing and ministry.
- Strength to overcome personal weaknesses and temptations.
- Gifts and abilities to serve the body of Christ.
- Boldness to proclaim the gospel.
- Assurance of God's presence and salvation.
The Holy Spirit is not just a passive presence but an active force working within and through believers to accomplish God's purposes on earth.
Note: All scripture quotations are from the New King James Version (NKJV) of the Bible.
1. The Holy Spirit's Role in Creation
Genesis 1:2 (NKJV)
"The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters."
The Holy Spirit was present and active at the very beginning of creation.
Job 33:4 (NKJV)
"The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life."
Acknowledges the Spirit's role in creating human life.
Psalm 104:30 (NKJV)
"You send forth Your Spirit, they are created; and You renew the face of the earth."
Indicates that creation and renewal occur through God's Spirit.
2. The Holy Spirit's Role in the Conception of Jesus
Matthew 1:18 (NKJV)
"Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit."
Mary's conception of Jesus was through the Holy Spirit's miraculous power.
Matthew 1:20 (NKJV)
"But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, 'Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.'"
An angel confirms to Joseph that the Holy Spirit is responsible for Mary's pregnancy.
Luke 1:35 (NKJV)
"And the angel answered and said to her, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.'"
The angel Gabriel explains to Mary how the Holy Spirit will cause her to conceive Jesus.
3. The Holy Spirit's Role in the Resurrection
Romans 8:11 (NKJV)
"But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you."
The Holy Spirit is identified as the power that raised Jesus from the dead and gives life to believers.
1 Peter 3:18 (NKJV)
"For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit."
Indicates that Jesus was resurrected through the Holy Spirit's power.
Ephesians 1:19-20 (NKJV)
"And what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places."
While not mentioning the Holy Spirit explicitly, it refers to God's power (understood to be through the Spirit) in raising Jesus.
4. The Holy Spirit's Role in Healing
Acts 10:38 (NKJV)
"How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him."
Jesus' healing ministry was conducted through the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12:7-9 (NKJV)
"But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit... to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit."
The Holy Spirit empowers believers with gifts of healing for the benefit of the church.
Romans 15:18-19 (NKJV)
"For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ has not accomplished through me, in word and deed, to make the Gentiles obedient—in mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem and round about to Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ."
Paul attributes the miracles and healings in his ministry to the Holy Spirit's power.
Acts 4:30-31 (NKJV)
"By stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus. And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness."
Early believers prayed for healing and miracles, receiving empowerment from the Holy Spirit.
These scriptures demonstrate the Holy Spirit's significant and powerful involvement in:
- Creation: Active in the formation of the world and life itself.
- Conception: Instrumental in the miraculous conception of Jesus Christ.
- Resurrection: The power behind Jesus' resurrection from the dead.
- Healing: Empowering Jesus and believers to perform healings and miracles.
The Holy Spirit's power is a central theme throughout the Bible, showcasing divine action in both the natural and supernatural realms.
Note: All scripture quotations are from the New King James Version (NKJV) of the Bible.
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