The Catechism says the Trinity is one, we do not confess three gods but one God in three persons
Shield of the Trinity
Common image to help remember the doctrine of the Trinity
Trinity and triune God
Triune God focuses on the oneness of God, Trinity focuses on the three persons
The doctrine of the Trinity is considered an essential part of Christian belief
The terms 'triune God' and 'Trinity' are not mentioned in the Bible, they were developed later by the early church
There is evidence to support the doctrine of the Trinity within the biblical text
Christianity started off as a small religious sect within Judaism, which is a monotheistic religion
The first Christians also came to see that God had revealed himself by taking on human form in the person of Jesus
Baptism narratives
God revealed as the Father, the Son (Jesus), and the Spirit
Old Testament texts
First creation narrative in Genesis shows the Trinitarian nature of God
God creates male and female together in the image of God, which Christians interpret as showing the true nature of God is in relationship, a core element of the belief in the triune God
"The Holy Spirit is the love that binds us together as one family."
In the Old Testament, the Holy Spirit is often referred to as "the breath" or "wind," emphasizing its life-giving power.
The Holy Spirit empowers believers to speak in tongues, prophesy, dream dreams, and receive visions.
The New Testament reveals Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist, where he sees the heavens open up and the Holy Spirit descends on him like a dove.
The Nicene Creed affirms the belief in the Holy Spirit as an equal part of the Trinity.
