Jesus is God

Here we Believe in the Trinity

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Jesus is God, specifically God the Son, one of the three persons of the Trinity. This belief is central to the Nicene Creed, which states that Jesus is "God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father". 

 

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Trinity:
We believe that God is one being existing in three co-equal persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit. 
 
Incarnation:
The belief that Jesus, the Son of God, became human in the person of Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man. 
 

 

Biblical evidence:

 
  • John 1:1: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." 

 

  • John 1:14: "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us , (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."
 
  • John 20:28: "And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God!'" 

 

  • Philippians 2:11: "And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

 

  • Colossians 2:9: "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily."

 

  • 1 Timothy 3:16: "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh , justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles , believed on in the world, received up into glory."
 
  • Titus 2:13: "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;" 
 
  • Hebrews 1:8: "But unto Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom." 
 
  • Revelation 1:8: "I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending , saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come , the Almighty."
 

Also:

 

  • Distinct from the Father: While considered God, Jesus is distinct from God the Father. 
 
  • Unique Role: Jesus, as God the Son, has a unique role in salvation, through his death and resurrection. 

What is the Nicene Creed?

 

 

The Nicene Creed is a statement of Christian belief that summarizes core tenets of the faith, including the nature of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. It is widely used by various Christian denominations, including Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, and most Protestant churches, as a confession of faith during worship services like the Eucharist. The creed was initially formulated at the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD and later revised at the First Council of Constantinople in 381 AD. 

 

 

  • Core Beliefs:
    The Nicene Creed affirms belief in one God, the Father Almighty, and in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is "begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father". It also acknowledges the Holy Spirit as a distinct person within the Trinity. 
     
  • Trinity:
    A central aspect of the creed is the affirmation of the Trinity, the concept of God existing as three co-equal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 
     
  • Jesus' Divinity and Humanity:
    The creed emphasizes that Jesus is both fully God (God from God, Light from Light) and fully human, born of the Virgin Mary, and also suffered and died for humanity's sins. 
     
  • Purpose and Use:
    The Nicene Creed serves as a concise summary of essential Christian beliefs and is used as a declaration of faith during worship, particularly in the Eucharist.
     
  • Historical Significance:
    The creed's formulation at the Councils of Nicaea and Constantinople was crucial in clarifying Christian doctrine and resolving theological disputes.

 

So what exactly is the Trinity?

 

The Trinity, a core Christian doctrine, describes God as one being existing in three co-equal, co-eternal persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. These three are distinct, yet share the same divine nature and essence. 

 

 

Key aspects of the Trinity:

 

  • One God:
        Christians believe in one God, not three separate deities. 
 
  • Three Persons:
        The Trinity consists of the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Holy Spirit, each a distinct person within the Godhead. 
 
  • Co-equal and Co-eternal:
    Each person of the Trinity is fully God, possessing the same divine attributes and existing eternally. 
     
  • Distinct Functions:
    While one God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have distinct roles in creation, salvation, and the ongoing work of God. For example, the Father is seen as the initiator, the Son as the redeemer, and the Holy Spirit as the applier of salvation. 
     

 

Analogies used to explain the Trinity:

 

 

  • Water: Water can exist as ice, liquid, or vapor, all being H2O, yet appearing in different forms. 
     
  • Egg: An egg has a shell, white, and yolk, all part of the same egg. 
     
  • Sun: The sun has a Vitamin D, light, and heat, all emanating from the same source. 
     

 

Important Considerations:

 

 

  • Mystery:
    The Trinity is considered a mystery that is ultimately incomprehensible to the human mind, as it transcends human logic and experience. 
     
  • Not a mathematical equation:
    1 + 1 + 1 does not equal 3 in the context of the Trinity; it's a concept of one divine being existing in three distinct persons.