We're back with “A Word from the Vine,” with me, Pastor Loren Christensen. In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at the distinct persons of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and their unity as one God.
Let’s start with the Gospel of John, which provides a profound insight into the relationship between the Father and the Son. John 1:1-5 tells us, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men.” This passage reveals the Son’s divine nature, eternally existing with the Father, co-creator of all things, and the source of life and light.
As we move to John 15:26, Jesus describes the Holy Spirit’s role: “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.” The Spirit is distinct from the Son and the Father, yet proceeds from the Father and is sent by the Son. The Spirit’s mission is to testify about Jesus, guiding believers into all truth.
The Trinity is a divine community, a fellowship of love and mutual glorification. The Father sends the Son; the Son accomplishes redemption; the Spirit applies that redemption and unites us to Christ. They are distinct in their roles but one in essence and purpose.
In Ephesians 1:3-14, Paul unfolds the work of the Trinity in the life of the believer. The Father chooses and predestines us for adoption, the Son redeems us through His blood, and the Spirit seals us for the day of redemption. This passage encapsulates the collaborative work of the Godhead in our salvation.
The doctrine of the Trinity is not merely theological jargon; it’s the heartbeat of our Christian experience. It shapes our prayer life, our worship, and our understanding of God’s work in the world. As we engage with each person of the Trinity, we encounter God’s fullness.
As we conclude, let’s embrace the mystery and majesty of the Trinity. May we be drawn into the divine dance of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, experiencing the richness of their presence in our lives.
Thank you for spending this time with me. May the blessing of the triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—rest upon you and fill you with peace. Amen.
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