Essence / Attributes
The essential being of a person
Defining the Doctrine of God's Unity
There is only one true God.
Definition of Polytheism
Belief in many gods
Number of times the word Trinity is used in Scripture
ZERO
The second most common Hebrew name for God used in the Old Testament
Elohim
Definition of attributes
The characteristics of a person
The Hebrew word for throat, implying the whole person
Nephesh
The primary Hebrew "majestic plural" used in the Old Testament
Elohim
Matthew 3:16-17 records this event with all three members of the Trinity mentioned
Christ's baptism
Definition of the Trinity
Three distinctions, on essence
Invisible, no physical body, in all places
Three of God's attributes
According to Scripture, there are this many Gods
ONE
God the Father plays this role in our salvation
He planned it
Matthew 28:19-20 records this event and includes references to all three Persons of the Trinity
The Great Commission
A Hebrew word literally meaning "muchness" and translated as strength or power in Deuteronomy 6:4-5
MEOD
The significance of God's Personhood
Galatians 3:28
The Son plays this role in our salvation
He paid the price to redeem us
Roles played by the Father and the Holy Spirit at Christ's baptism
Father was pleased and blessed the Son, Spirit came upon the Son in the form of a dove
A Hebrew word used in Deuteronomy 6:4-5 that means hear or listen
SHEMA
Thoughts and intellect, personal identity, and guiding will
Attributes of God's Personhood
Significance of God's unity
We need one God, and we worship one God.
The Holy Spirit plays this role in our salvation
He sets us apart
A Scripture passage describing the role of each Person of the Trinity in bringing believers together as one body
Ephesians 2:13-18
The logical problem confronting cosmonauts who said they did not see God, so He must not exist
God is a Spirit -- He does not have a physical body