Luke 3:21-22

The Trinity and Baptism of Jesus Christ

21 Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized, and while He was praying, heaven was opened,

22 and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in bodily form like a dove, and a voice came out of heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well-pleased.”

The Trinity - John Baptizes Jesus

Explanation of the Trinity of God

In the last Bible study lesson we covered the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist, learned about why Jesus was baptized and what was going on at the time. This passage is very short but it gives a mention of the Trinity.

What is the Trinity?

According to Scripture, the Trinity means Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - all in one. This explanation has baffled throughout the ages as no one can fully explain how one being can be divided into three - and still be the same. I know I'll won't fully understand this riddle in my lifetime.

A Simplified Analogy

I once heard the Trinity explained in this way - and it comes closest to something I can understand as a human.

1) As a parent, I am a father.

2) As a married man, I am a husband

3) As I do have a mother and father, I am a son

These are all different entities living in one person. Now, I don't want to simplify God - not in any sense, just giving an example which is easier to understand.

The Difference in the Trinity of God

The example above still cannot exactly explain how the Trinity of God works. You see, God is a being like no other. The Trinity is eternal (just like God) - it is equal in existence at the same time. I give up! All in all, I guess I don't have to understand it; just believe it. d:-)

Love in Christ

- Bob

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