Knowing God Triune

The sermon presents a compelling theological exposition of the Trinity, rooted in Scripture and affirmed through the historic creeds, emphasizing that God is one in essence yet three in person—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Drawing from Matthew 1's account of Christ's miraculous birth, it highlights how the incarnation of Jesus, conceived by the Holy Spirit and named Emmanuel, reveals God with us, thereby affirming the divinity of both the Son and the Spirit. The sermon underscores that while the Trinity is mysterious and beyond full human comprehension, it is not therefore denied, but confessed in faith because Scripture clearly reveals it—through Jesus' divine claims, the Spirit's divine attributes, and the unified testimony of the Old and New Testaments. It further explains that the Nicaean and Athanasian creeds, though developed in response to heresies like Arianism and Sabellianism, are not mere human constructs but faithful summaries of biblical revelation, distinguishing the Trinity's unity and personal distinctions. Ultimately, the sermon argues that the doctrine of the Trinity is not an abstract exercise, but a living truth with profound practical significance: if God the Son is with us and God the Holy Spirit is in us, then believers are never alone, and in every trial, God is both present and active within them, offering comfort, strength, and eternal hope. 1. What We Know 2. How We Know 3. Why We Know