The Holy Trinity
A student says, “The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three parts that make up God.” What is wrong with this statement?
God does not have three parts. Each Person is fully God.
What are the two main sections in the Bible called?
The Old Testament and New Testament.
The Creed begins by saying that we believe in one God. Who is named first in the Creed?
God the Father
Why isn't the Trinity like water, ice, and steam?
Water changes between forms, but the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit exist at the same time as three distinct Persons.
Which part of the Bible tells us about Jesus' life, teachings, death, and Resurrection?
The New Testament, especially the Gospels.
A student says, “The Creed is only about Jesus.” Is that correct? Explain using the three Persons of the Trinity.
No. The Creed teaches about the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It describes the Father as Creator, the Son as Savior, and the Holy Spirit as the one who makes us holy.
During Jesus' Baptism, Jesus is in the water, the Holy Spirit comes down like a dove, and the Father's voice comes from heaven. What does this event help prove about the Trinity?
It shows that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct Persons who exist at the same time, while still being one God.
Why do we say the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are equal, even though they have different roles?
Each Person is fully God and has the same divine nature, power, knowledge, goodness, and eternity. Their roles are different, but none is greater than another.
The Creed is divided into three parts. What does each part teach us about God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the work of God?
The Creed teaches that the Father creates, the Son saves, and the Holy Spirit makes us holy.