The Spirit speaks to the Father on behalf of believers Ro 8:26-27 The Father speaks to the Son from heaven Mt 3:17 pp Mk 1:11 pp Lk 3:22 Mt 17:5 pp Mk 9:7 pp Lk 9:35 Jn 12:27-28 The Spirit is identified with God 2Sa 23:2-3 See also Ps 51:11 Mt 28:19 1Co 3:16 The three persons are distinct from one another See also 2Co 13:14 Eph 4:4-6 Rev 1:4-5 The unity of the three persons Mt 28:19 The unity of the three persons is reflected in the singular name. Interchangeable expressions Word, Spirit (or breath) and Lord are used interchangeably for God: Ps 33:6 Isa 48:16 Isa 61:1 NT trinitarian references The Messiah The Messiah’s divine nature is emphasised: Ps 110:1 Isa 9:6 Jer 23:5-6 The Spirit of God The Spirit of God is God’s personal agent: Ge 1:2 Ne 9:20 Job 33:4 Isa 40:13 fn The word of God The “word of the Lord” or “wisdom of God” is personified and identified with, yet distinct from, God: Ps 33:4 Pr 8:22-31 The angel of the Lord Ge 16:11-13 The “angel of the Lord” is identified with, yet distinct from, God. God refers to himself in the plural Ge 1:26 See also Ge 3:22 Ge 11:7 Isa 6:8 There is only one Godĭt 6:4 See also Isa 43:10-11 Isa 44:8 1Ti 1:17 1Ti 2:5 Jas 2:19 OT indications of plurality in the Godhead The NT affirms that the Son and the Holy Spirit are divine. The OT hints at a plurality of persons in the Godhead. The actual term “the Trinity” is not found in Scripture, but the truths implied in a trinitarian understanding of God are clearly set out. 1511 Trinity, relationships between the persons
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