PM: “THE FUNDAMENTAL TRUTH OF THEOLOGY: THE TRIUNE GODHEAD”

TEXT:  1 JOHN 5:6-12

  • Introduction:
    • Jesus came in human form, meaning He existed before in eternity = Theology.  1 Timothy 3:15-16
    • This is the record of God that He has given for Himself = Bibliology.
    • This is Fundamental to the Doctrine of Salvation = Soteriology.
  1. The One True God is a Triune Godhead.  acts 17:29; Romans 1:20: Colossians 2:9
    1. Jesus Christ is the manifestation of the Godhead in one person on earth.
    2. The reality of the Triune Godhead is revealed in the beginning.
    3. The triune Godhead is also declared in the New Testament.
  2. We see each person of the Godhead revealed in both Testaments of Scripture.  Gen. 1:1
    1. God the Father.  Ps. 103:13; Pro. 3:12; Isa 9:6; 63:16; 64:8-9
    2. God the Spirit.  Gen. 1:2-3; Ex 31:3; 35:31; Matt 12:28; Rom 8:9
    3. God the Son.
      1. Credited in creation.  John 1:1-5; 14-15; Col. 1:15-17
      2. Declared as the Son of the Creator.  Prov. 30:3-6
      3. Called the Son of God.  Daniel 3:24-25
  3. We see the Triune Godhead all displayed & distinguished separately.
    1. At the identification of Jesus as Messiah.  Matt 3:16-17, John 1:29-34
    2. Jesus Himself declared it to be so several times.  John 14:26; 15:26; Matt. 28:18-20
    3. God inspired others to record it in His Word as well.
      1. Stephen saw it in Heaven before his death.  Ats 7:54-56
      2. New Testament recorded it in God’s inspired Word.   2 Corinthians 13:14; Heb. 9:14; 1 Peter 1:2