Dictionary of Bible Themes God acts as a unity in all his deeds. The three persons of the Trinity are united in one Godhead. They are interrelated with one another, share the same attributes and co-operate in the same work. God's characteristics are consistent, expressing his integral divine nature. Deuteronomy 6:4God is one See also Mark 12:29,321 Corinthians 8:4 Galatians 3:20 Ephesians 4:5-6 1 Timothy 2:5 James 2:19 Romans 8:9-11 The three persons of the Trinity are united in one Godhead All three are interrelated See also John 14:23The interchange between the persons of the Trinity reflects their unity in terms of activity. 2 Corinthians 13:14Ephesians 2:18 1 Peter 1:2 John 10:30 See also The Son is one with the Father Matthew 10:40Mark 9:37 Luke 10:16 John 8:16; 14:9 pp Lk 9:48 2 Samuel 23:2-3See also The Spirit is one with God Psalms 51:111 Corinthians 3:16 Romans 16:26 The three persons are one in character All three are eternal Isaiah 9:6the Father Hebrews 9:14the Son Isaiah 40:13-14the Spirit All three are all-knowing John 2:24-25; 21:17the Father 1 Corinthians 2:10-11The Son: John 17:11the Spirit All three are holy Mark 1:24the Father Acts 3:14The Son: John 14:26Romans 1:4 The Spirit: Matthew 11:25All three are called Lord and God Acts 3:22The Father: 1 Corinthians 8:6John 1:1; 20:28 Acts 10:36 The Son: 2 Peter 1:1Acts 5:3-4 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 The Spirit: Acts 7:2All three are glorious Ephesians 1:17The Father: John 1:14; 12:41The Son: 2 Corinthians 3:8,181 Peter 4:14 The Spirit: Genesis 1:1-3The three persons share in the same work See also In creation Psalms 33:6; 104:30John 1:3-4 Colossians 1:16 John 3:34 See also In Jesus Christ's ministry Acts 10:381 Peter 1:2 See also In salvation 2 Corinthians 1:21-22Titus 3:4-6 Ephesians 2:22 In indwelling the church 1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19The Spirit indwells believers: Galatians 2:20Ephesians 3:17 The Son indwells believers: Acts 16:6-10In directing the church's mission Acts 14:27Galatians 1:1 The Father directs mission: Matthew 28:18-20Acts 1:7-8 The Son directs mission: Acts 13:2,4The Spirit directs mission: Exodus 34:6-7God's characteristics are consistent See also His love and justice are in unity 2 Samuel 7:14-15Psalms 103:6-8 Romans 3:25-26 Joel 2:11-13 See also His wrath and mercy are in unity John 3:16-18Romans 2:4,7-8 See also It is particularly in the cross of Jesus Christ that the perfect balance between God's wrath and justice and his love and mercy are seen 1100 God, perfection of1160 God, unchangeable 1165 God, unique 1510 Trinity, the 2218 Christ, Son of God 3015 Holy Spirit, divinity 7032 unity, God's people 8138 monotheism |
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