THE TRINITY MADE SIMPLE

The Trinity is one of the most profound truths in Scripture, yet God has given us glimpses of it in ways even a child can understand. He is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—not three gods, but one God in three persons. Each person of the Trinity is fully God, fully eternal, fully loving, yet distinct in how He relates to creation and to us.

Think of the sun. It shines its light across the sky, warms the earth beneath, and gives energy to all living things. The sun is one, yet it has three ways of showing itself—light, warmth, and power. So it is with God. The Father plans, the Son accomplishes, and the Spirit applies. One God, three persons, working in perfect harmony for the salvation and joy of His children.

We see the Trinity in action in Scripture. The Father sends the Son into the world to redeem us (John 3:16). The Son obeys the Father, offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice (Philippians 2:6-8). The Spirit applies the work of Christ to our hearts, bringing conviction, comfort, and life (John 16:8-11). Each plays a distinct role, yet all are fully God and fully one.

Understanding the Trinity is not just about theological correctness—it is about hope. It is about knowing that the God who loves you is infinitely personal, infinitely relational, infinitely capable. He is not distant; He is intimately involved, not as a vague force but as Father, Son, and Spirit, each moving in perfect love for you.

Lord, help us to grasp even a small measure of the wonder of Your being. Teach us to know You as Father, to trust You as Son, and to experience You as Spirit. May our hearts worship You for Your majesty and Your love, and may we rest in the truth that You are one God in three persons, fully able to save, fully able to sustain, fully able to delight in us. Amen.

BDD