What is the Trinity?
As someone who is curious about Christian concepts or even as a new believer in Christ, sometimes it’s hard to get a straight and simple answer to a question. There are reasons for this (God and His ways are very complex), but it can be hard to know where to start and it can be overwhelming to have to read and research all kinds of things just to get a simple answer. The goal of this series of posts is to provide simple, concise answers and definitions to common questions about Christianity. These posts won’t be long or complicated, they won’t delve into all of the layers and angles that could be addressed in regards to each question; that’s not the intention. The intention is to give a clear and concise answer so that someone who is curious or new to the faith can have a starting point to work from. Think of it as Christianity 101, the very basics you need to know about foundational concepts in Christianity. We hope this will allow you to read the Bible or listen to Christian preaching and have a better understanding of what is being said. You are always welcome to email us with any specific questions you have: info@theywaysgf.com.
What is the Trinity?
To be honest, this question is far too complicated to answer concisely. This one will require some deeper research; there’s just no way around that. I will give you the most basic description that I can, but I know that you will be left with more questions at the end. It’s just the reality of this truth.
When someone talks about the Trinity, quite simply they are talking about God. More specifically, they are talking about how God is one and three at the same time. This is how God describes himself. He is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These are three eternally distinct persons. And yet, all three are one God at the same time. He is one and He is three simultaneously. God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; and yet, the Father is not the Son, and the Son is not the Spirit, and the Spirit is not the Father.
There is nothing else in all of creation like the Trinity, which is why it’s so hard for us to understand and communicate. But the Bible is clear, this is how God describes himself. So we do our best to understand the concept of the Trinity as deeply as we can, and we trust the God who is far bigger and wiser than us with the parts we don’t understand.
When someone talks about the Trinity, quite simply they are talking about God. More specifically, they are talking about how God is one and three at the same time. This is how God describes himself. He is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These are three eternally distinct persons. And yet, all three are one God at the same time. He is one and He is three simultaneously. God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; and yet, the Father is not the Son, and the Son is not the Spirit, and the Spirit is not the Father.
There is nothing else in all of creation like the Trinity, which is why it’s so hard for us to understand and communicate. But the Bible is clear, this is how God describes himself. So we do our best to understand the concept of the Trinity as deeply as we can, and we trust the God who is far bigger and wiser than us with the parts we don’t understand.
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