Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 1000 God » 1010 God, nature and qualities of » 1015 God » 1170 God, unity of 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. God is one Deuteronomy 6:4 See also Mark 12:29,32; 1 Corinthians 8:4; Galatians 3:20; Ephesians 4:5-6; 1 Timothy 2:5; James 2:19 The three persons of the Trinity are united in one Godhead All three are interrelated Romans 8:9-11 The interchange between the persons of the Trinity reflects their unity in terms of activity. See also John 14:23; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Ephesians 2:18; 1 Peter 1:2 The Son is one with the Father John 10:30 See also Matthew 10:40; Mark 9:37 pp Luke 9:48; Luke 10:16; John 8:16; John 14:9 The Spirit is one with God 2 Samuel 23:2-3 See also Psalm 51:11; 1 Corinthians 3:16 The three persons are one in character All three are eternal Romans 16:26 the Father; Isaiah 9:6 the Son; Hebrews 9:14 the Spirit All three are all-knowing Isaiah 40:13-14 the Father The Son: John 2:24-25; John 21:17 1 Corinthians 2:10-11 the Spirit All three are holy John 17:11 the Father The Son: The Spirit: All three are called Lord and God The Father: Matthew 11:25; Acts 3:22; 1 Corinthians 8:6 The Son: John 1:1; John 20:28; Acts 10:36; 2 Peter 1:1 The Spirit: Acts 5:3-4; 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 All three are glorious The Father: The Son: The Spirit: 2 Corinthians 3:8,18; 1 Peter 4:14 The three persons share in the same work In creation Genesis 1:1-3 See also Psalm 33:6; Psalm 104:30; John 1:3-4; Colossians 1:16 In Jesus Christ's ministry John 3:34 See also Acts 10:38 In salvation 1 Peter 1:2 See also 2 Corinthians 1:21-22; Titus 3:4-6 In indwelling the church The Spirit indwells believers: 1 Corinthians 3:16; Corinthians 6:19 The Son indwells believers: Galatians 2:20; Ephesians 3:17 In directing the church's mission The Father directs mission: The Son directs mission: The Spirit directs mission: God's characteristics are consistent His love and justice are in unity Exodus 34:6-7 See also 2 Samuel 7:14-15; Psalm 103:6-8; Romans 3:25-26 His wrath and mercy are in unity Joel 2:11-13 See also John 3:16-18 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; Romans 2:4,7-8 See also
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