4. The Trinity

Question 1

What is the doctrine of the Trinity

Answer 1

1. God has eternally existed as three persons (1 Cor. 12)
2. Each person is fully God (Acts. 5:3-4)
3. Yet there is only one God (Deut. 6:4; 1 Tim. 2:5)

Question 2

What are the responsibilities in creation and redemption for the Father?

Answer 2

The Father plans creation and redemption and sends the Son and Holy Spirit into the world (John 1:3;; John 3:16; 14:26).

Question 3

What are the responsibilities in creation and redemption for the Son?

Answer 3

The Son creates and accomplishes redemption (John 1:3; 6:38).

Question 4

What are the responsibilities in creation and redemption for the Holy Spirit?

Answer 4

The Holy Spirit is the immediate presence in the process of creation and is the one who applies redemption on the believers’ behalf (Gen. 1:2; John 3:5-8).