How the Trinity Helps Us in Discipleship | Tina Wilson

Click here to read the full article at RENEW.org: https://renew.org/how-the-trinity-helps-us-in-discipleship/  This is an audio version of a written Article from RENEW.org Check out other great articles on RENEW.org here: https://renew.org/articles/ “On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you.” (John 14:20, NIV) In reading for biblical literacy, we continually look for what the scriptures teach us about the nature and character of God. A challenging concept about God’s nature is his triune being. Generally referred to as the Trinity, this means that God is three in one (being a tri-unity): God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It’s important to pause and consider whether we may have false conceptions or expectations of the Godhead. Cultural Christianity may have taught us to believe in what we desire God to be instead of knowing who he truly is. So, let’s look at who God reveals himself to be. Jesus describes the Father as one who has opened his home for his ever-expanding family, and Jesus presents himself like a groom who is preparing a place where we can dwell with him. “My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?” (John 14:2, NIV) When the home is ready, he will come and take us to live with him. Jesus’ disciple Thomas thought that “the way” to this dwelling required directions to a literal location. Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” (John 14:5, NIV) Listen for more... Join RENEW.org's Newsletter: https://renew.org/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ Join RENEW.org at one of our upcoming events: https://renew.org/resources/events/ Get our Premium podcast feed featuring all the breakout sessions from the RENEW gathering early.  https://reallifetheologypodcast.supercast.com/  Be sure to like, subscribe and follow on social media!  You can find us on: Instagram: @the.renew.network  Facebook: Renew.org  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RENEWnetwork Twitter: @therenewnetwork TikTok: the.renew.network  Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/RENEW