| THE TRUE GOD |
| GOD AND THE TRINITY |
| A BELIEF IN THE EXISTENCE OF GOD- The belief that a divine being exists greater than man has been common to all cultures and civilizations. This has been due in part to the fact that man reasons that there must be an explanation for our world and for human experience, and that a being greater than man would serve to explain this. Man is very religeous by nature. Although God is unseen as to His person, His existence is so evident that men generally require no proofs for the fact of God. Doubt of God's existence is evidently due to man's own perversity and blindness and to satanic influence. It is in the Bible that the complete revelation of God is given, confirming all the facts found in nature but adding to natural revelation many truths which natural revelation could not have disclosed. The Old Testament and the New Testament indicate that God exists as a Trinity- God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. This is implicit in the use of the name, Elohim, as a name for God which s n a plural form and seems to refer tao the triune God. The many indcations that God exsists or subsists as a triune being in the entire Bible have made the doctrine of the Trinity a central fact of all orthodox creeds from the early church until modern times. The persons of the Trinity, while having equal attributes, differ in certain properties. Hence, athe First Person of the Trinity is called the Father. The Second Person of the Trnty is called the Son and is sent forth by the Father. The Third Person is the Holy Spirit who is sent forth by the Father and the Son. This is the doctriine of procession, and the order is never reversed. There is no illustratiion or parallel in the human experience to the Godhead so it is necessary to accept this doctrine by faith on the basis of scriptual revelaton even if it is beyond human comprehension and defintion. |
| TRINITY There is one eternal God, the Lord, who is holy love. Through his self-revelation he has disclosed to his people that he is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Yet he is not three deities but one Godhead, since all three Persons share the one Deity/Godhead. The biblical teaching of the Trinity is, in a sense, a mystery; and the more we enter into union with God and deepen our understanding of him, the more we recognize how much there is yet to know. Based on the biblical teaching, the traditional Christian confession is that God is One in Three and Three in One. |
| THE NAMES OF GOD |
| God- I Am Ex 3:14 14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. Ex 6:3 3 And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them. Lord God Almighty Ex 17:1 1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. Ex 6:3 3 And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them. Job 5:17 17 Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: Isaiah 9:6 Almighty God 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. |
| The most common name for God in the Old Testament is "Elohim", a word that is used both for the true God and for the gods of the heathan world. The meaning is the "strong one" and one to be feared and reverenced. "Adonai" is also used which means "master and Lord". They are frequently used together showing that God is our Master and Lord. The most frequent names for God in the Old Testament are Jehovah Elohim and Adonai Elohim. Jehovah is translated "I AM THAT I AM" , that is , the self-existent, eternal God. In the New Testament, the names for God are the Father, Son , and Holy Spirit. |
| ATTRIBUTES OF GOD |
| Attibutes of God 1 Cor 10:13 Faithful 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 1 Pet 1:15 Holy 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; |
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| John 3:16 Loving 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Jer. 23:24 Omnipresent 24 Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD. Job 34:21 Omnscient 21 For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings. Isaiah 45:22 One and Only 22 Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else. Gen 18:14-Powerful 14 Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son. Rom. 3:23 Rghteous 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; |
| GOD THE FATHER |
| Matt. 11:25 25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Mark 14:36 36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things arepossible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt. Luke 10:21 21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight. John 1:14 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth Acts 1:4 4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. Rm 6:4 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. |
| GOD THE SON |
| GOD THE SON 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. |
| 16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. JOHN 1:29 29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. MATT 1:21 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. ACTS 5:31 31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. JER. 23:6 6 In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. ACTS 17:31 31 Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. 1 TIM 2:5 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus LUKE 2:11 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. JOHN 4:42 42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world. JOHN 14:6 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. JOHN 1:1 |
| 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. |
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| GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT |
| IV. The Spirit Is Also God. He comes in the name of Jesus Christ, Incarnate Son from the Father in heaven. The way in which the apostles, following Jesus, refer to the Holy Spirit shows that they looked on the Spirit as a Person. In the Acts, the Spirit inspires Scripture, is lied to, is tempted, bears witness, is resisted, directs, carries someone away, informs, commands, calls, sends, thinks a certain decision is good, forbids, prevents, warns, appoints, and reveals prophetic truth (see Acts 1:16; 5:3, 9, 32; 7:51; 8:29, 39; 10:19; 11:12; 13:2, 4; 15:28; 16:6, 7; 20:23, 28; 28:25). Paul describes the Spirit as bearing witness, speaking, teaching, and acting as guide (Rom 8:14, 16, 26; Gal 4:6; Eph 4:30). In John's Gospel Jesus calls himself the parakletos (Paraclete), and refers to the Holy Spirit as another parakletos (John 14:16; 15:26-27; 16:13-15). V. God, the Lord, Is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This confession and understanding may be said to be basic to the faith of the writers of the NT, though they rarely express it in precise terms. But in certain passages the doctrine is articulated (Matt 28:19; 1 Cor 12:4-6; 2 Cor 13:14; 2 Thess 2:13-14; 1 Peter 1:2). Power Of the Holy Spirit: Is the power of God (Mt 12:28, w Lk 11:20). Christ worked his miracles (Mt 12:28). Exemplified in creation (Ge 1:2; Job 26:13; Ps 104:30), the conception of Christ (Lk 1:35), raising Christ from the dead (1Pe 3:18), giving spiritual life (Eze 37:11-14, w Ro 8:11), working miracles (Ro 15:19), making the gospel efficacious (1Co 2:4; 1Th 1:5), overcoming all difficulties (Zec 4:6-7). Promised by the Father (Lk 24:49). Promised by Christ (Ac 1:8). Saints upheld by (Ps 51:12), strengthened by (Eph 3:16), enabled to speak the truth boldly by (Mic 3:8; Ac 6:5,10; 2Ti 1:7-8), helped in prayer by (Ro 8:26), abound in hope by (Ro 15:13). Qualifies ministers (Lk 24:49; Ac 1:8-9). God's word the instrument of (Eph 6:17). |
| Activities: Convinces of sin (Ge 6:3; Jn 16:8-11). Comforts (Jn 14:16-17,26; 15:26; 16:7-14; Ac 9:31). Guides (Jn 16:13; Ac 13:2-4; 15:8,28; 16:6-7; Ro 8:4,14; Gal 5:16,18,25). Helps our infirmities (Ro 8:26). Regenerates (Jn 3:5-6; 2Co 3:3,18; Tit 3:5-6). Sanctifies (Ro 15:16; 1Co 6:11; 2Th 2:13; 1Pe 1:2). Dwells in believers (Ro 8:11). Invites to salvation (Rev 22:17). Communion with (2Co 13:14; Php 2:1). Given to every Christian (1Co 12:7). Given in answer to prayer (Lk 11:13; Ac 8:15), through laying on of hands (Ac 8:17-19; 19:6). Access to the Father by (Eph 2:18). Prayer in (Eph 6:18; Jude 20). Wisdom and strength from (Ne 9:20; Zec 4:6; Eph 3:16). Liberty from (2Co 3:17). Love of God given by (Ro 5:5). Ministers commissioned by (Ac 20:28). Christian baptism in the name of, with the name of Father and son (Mt 28:19). Gospel preached in power of (1Co 2:4,10; 1Th 1:5; 1Pe 1:12). Word of God, sword of (Eph 6:17). Water, a symbol of (Jn 7:38-39). Demons cast out by (Mt 12:28). Power to bestow, not for sale (Ac 8:18-20). Poured Upon: Israel (Isa 32:15; Eze 39:29). The Gentiles (Ac 10:19-20, 44-47; 11:15-16). All people (Joel 2:28-29; Ac 2:17). UNPARDONABLE SIN Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (Mt 12:31-32; Mk 3:28-29; Lk 12:10); either attributing to Satan the work of the Holy Spirit through Jesus, or rejecting the testimony of the Holy Spirit regarding the person and work of Jesus Christ. Possibly the same as the sin that leads to death (1Jn 5:16-17). Instances of unpardoned sin: Israel (Nu 14:26-45), Eli's house (1Sa 3:14). |
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