The Faith - 4 of 6 – The Trinity
Posted by Nic Colgrove | Labels: The Faith | Posted On Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 1:30 AM
3=1 the math doesn’t add up, but that is what we as faithful believers should try and hold on to. How the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit different intities, with different strengths at different purposes can all be together as 1 holy and divine being. So why does, and how can, these add up for us as believers?
It is possible that this “God Thing” has a full extent that we may never fully understand. However, the basis can be outlined and made fairly simple by how Chuck has described this holy love. So let’s break it down.
Chuck describes the Holy Trinity as 1 object, yet 3 persons that are in constant action of love for each other. Their roles are different, very different, yet each complement each other into a divine power. Their love an empowerment for each other bonds them together. They ARE one.Father = THE REVEALER --- The holy creator, exposed because of himself
Son = THE REVALATION - - - Jesus, leader and teacher, flesh revealed
Holy Spirit = THE REVEALEDNESS - - - Guide, empowerment
Father, the Holy Eternal Father, is the creator of the entire universe. He SPOKE creation into existence, he breathed life into us all. He has been revealed to us because of his great power and existence in himself. He is the REVEALER.
Son, Holy Jesus, is “God became flesh.” He was the mere existence proof and leadership of God on earth. He was the leader and teacher that was a REVALATION. It is because of him, we have the opportunity to be closer, and learn more about the commandments of God.
The Holy Spirit, the empowered guide of strength and love. The power, sent from God to speak truth and wisdom in us all. The REVEALDNESS of God, lighting our way for eternity.
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So as far as I can tell, it almost appears like the Trinity is a holy being, as well as a plan for our own growth towards God.
Father --> Son --> Holy Spirit.
The Father was revealed to us and gave us existence. When Jesus came, God was here to guide and teach, but he distinctively spoke of this spirit that would be coming after him. One that would empower us to do more, MUCH MORE. One that woud all us to do great, MUCH GREATER. This can be described as the Holy Spirit, God with us.
John 14:12 (NIV)
12I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
The funny thing is, we hardly ever LET the holy spirit guide us. We try to take control, instead of allowing our God to speak within us. If we would only allow us to follow AND CHASE the spirit, God will give and bless us so much of his blessings. God is an investor, he has invested in us. In the case that we need a recharge, the REVALATION can always be found in Jesus, as well as our own existence.
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If you want to do some more reading on this subject, here are a couple items that came up in our discussion. If you have read these books, make a post.
--- THE BIBLE ---It's a great book, a must read for everyone!Talks about the work of the holy spirit.Eph 1:11-14
Discusses a quick overview of the trinity, and the purpose of each.
(From Publishers Weekly)
The author of the bestselling Crazy Love pleads passionately for the church to live by the power of the forgotten God: the Holy Spirit. Calling Christians to more than just a better life, Chan says he wants to live a life unexplainable without the Holy Spirit, so dependent on the Spirit that, he says, if he doesn't come through, I'm screwed. He offers vivid personal stories and illustrations about how the church ought to help Christians discern the powerful gifts of the Spirit, rather than toning down radicals. Biographies of people keeping in step with the Spirit conclude each chapter. Not a comprehensive study but intended for application, it consequently lacks depth of context in most Bible references. Ultimately, though, this serves Chan's aim to end ceaseless talk and follow God's lead to assist the poor, the abused and anyone without hope. Chan himself has given all royalties from Crazy Love to a ministry to children trapped in sex trafficking, explaining that God said to him, I want you to love them as your own children. Chan's voice is fresh, earthy and fiery. (Sept.)
“Celtic Christians had a name for the Holy Spirit–An Geadh-Glas, or ‘the Wild Goose.’ The name hints at mystery. Much like a wild goose, the Spirit of God cannot be tracked or tamed. An element of danger, an air of unpredictability surround Him. And while the name may sound a little sacrilegious, I cannot think of a better description of what it’s like to follow the Spirit through life. I think the Celtic Christians were on to something….
Most of us will have no idea where we are going most of the time. And I know that is unsettling. But circumstantial uncertainty also goes by another name: Adventure.” --from the introduction
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