How to Explain the Trinity from Scripture: One God, Three Persons, No Contradiction

What is the Trinity, and how do you show it from the Bible when someone at your door says it isn't there? Pastor Scott Thom sets aside the egg, water and sun illustrations, which don't fit, and gives a simple method you can use. Find what Scripture says belongs to God alone, then watch the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit each claim it. Isaiah 44 says there is no other God, yet Jesus is called God (John 1:1, John 20:28) and lying to the Holy Spirit is lying to God (Acts 5). God alone created all things, yet the Son (Colossians 1:16, John 1:3) and the Spirit (Psalm 104:30, Job 33:4) both create. Only God gives life and raises the dead (Deuteronomy 32:39), yet the Father, the Son (John 2:19) and the Spirit (Romans 8:11) each raised Jesus. The same holds for being almighty, everywhere present and all knowing. He shows why the early church did not invent the Trinity, how the councils defended it, and why forty authors over 1,400 years getting it right points to God, and to the hope that the Spirit who raised Jesus will raise us too. Please note: the question line mentioned in this episode, 505-578-2040, has been retired. To reach Pastor Scott and Cross Fellowship, use 505-375-6560. Cross Fellowship is a Bible teaching church home in Albuquerque. Learn more and plan a visit at CrossFellowship.org. Get Trained at Pastor Scott's Bible College If someone asked you to show the Trinity from Scripture, could you do it? Most believers were never trained to, and between work, family and cost, Bible school feels out of reach. CCF Bible College (CCFcollege.com) closes that gap with self paced, affordable training you can start any time, including Shepherd School, a two year program built for anyone pursuing pastoral and full time ministry roles. Pastor Scott will personally walk you through the next step if you qualify. Text COLLEGE to 505-375-6560 to learn more. You can also catch Pastor Scott's other two podcasts, "Leadership From The Cross" and "Navigating Life from the Cross," available on any podcast app. Author Pastor Scott Thom