The Trinity Explained, Part 2: How the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit Work Through Scripture

The post, the second part of a series on the Trinity, starts from the claim that Scripture teaches God is one while also presenting three persons: God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit, together called the Godhead. According to the author, the three share one divine essence, yet each has a distinct will. The author also notes that the word “Trinity” itself does not appear in the Bible, so the concept is drawn out through the relationships, actions, and descriptions Scripture gives of the three.

Building on the earlier installment, the author recalls that each member has existed since before time began and shares the same holy character. Their roles and actions, however, have varied depending on how God was working among his people at different points in biblical history. The post then turns to how Scripture portrays Christ and the Holy Spirit, and how their roles unfold across the Bible.

One contrast the author draws concerns the Spirit’s work. In the Old Testament, the Spirit’s actions are described differently from the New Testament, where believers are said to be permanently indwelt from the moment of salvation and the Spirit’s power is presented as unlimited. The author ties this to a broader point: God has provided a great salvation and has met every need for it, from the beginning of time into eternity future.

The post closes by inviting readers to return for the next installment, which will begin to discuss the essentials of the Christian walk. A disclaimer at the end notes that the views are the author’s own and that readers should consult experts and study Scripture for themselves on specific questions.

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