Why should I believe in the Trinity?

The Mystery of the Trinity

Does the Bible teach this concept?

1. ‘Trinity’ is not a word found in the Bible

2. The Bible is clear that there is 1 God
Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 44:8

3. The Bible is clear that the Father is God
* This point is not disputed

4. The Bible is clear that Jesus is God
* The phrase ‘God the Son’ is never used
* The phrase ‘Jesus is God’ is never used
* But there are some proofs of His Deity

He was prophesied as God (Isaiah 9:6)
He was named ‘Immanuel’ (Matt 1:23)
He accepted worship (Matt 14:33)
John called Him God (John 1:1, 14)
Thomas called Him God (Jn 20:28-29)

5. The Bible is clear that the Spirit is God
* He is spoken of as a Person, not a force
John 16:13-14, Acts 13:2, Rom. 8:26-27, Matt 28:19
* He is equated with God
Acts 5:3-4, Mt 10:19-20, Mk 13:11, Lk 21:14-15

Summary: Matthew 3:16-17, Galatians 4:6


How is the concept sometimes distorted?

Why is the Trinity doctrine important?

1. Because it is the truth about God
2. Because it communicates full salvation
3. Because it shows the value of relationship

How are we to understand the Trinity?
* Each of these illustrations has pros & cons

1. Man (father, son, husband)
2. Egg (shell, white, yolk)
3. Water (liquid, solid, gas)
4. Triangle (3 equal sides, 1 shape)
5. Tree (root, trunk, branches)
6. Light (sun, rays, heat)
7. Pendulum (pivot, rod, bob)