3.7 the trinity in the bible

• what does Mark 1:9-11 describe?

  • Jesus' baptism
  • confirms that early Christians understood the role of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as separate yet united
• what does Galatians 4:6-7?

  • describes how the trinity interacts with Christians
• what does Mark 1:9-11?

  ' In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptised by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice came from heaven , ' You are my Son, the Beloved; with you i am well pleased '
• what does Mark 1:9-11 indicate?

  • Matthews account of Jesus' baptism is very similar to Mark's account
  • confirms that God is a Trinity of three persons, shown is this passage by a dove ( Holy Spirit ), the voice from Heaven ( the Father ) and Jesus himself ( the Son )
  • presence of the trinity at Jesus' baptism shows the importance of the trinity in Jesus' work and teachings
  • the Trinity was involved in the salvation brought about by Jesus' life, death and resurrection
• what does Galatians 4:6-7 say?

  ' And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying , ' Abba! Father!' So you are no longer a salve but a child and if a child then also an heir , through God '
• what does Galatians 4:6-7 indicate?

  • like Jesus, Christians are children of God
  • intimate relationship with God
  • able to call God ' Abba' ( Father ) which is the title that Jesus used for God
  • the Holy Spirit is shared with all believers
  • Holy Spirit gives believers the same spirit that filled Jesus at his baptism
  • relationship between the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit is also shared with the believer