The Doctrine of God Part 2- He The Holy Spirit

The Doctrine of God Part 2-He The Holy Spirit

 

 

Elohim-God in Three Persons-Blessed Trinity: God is Trinity

This can be a difficult truth for any human being to grasp, especially for the lost soul, the one whom doesn't have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, it is an illogical and unbelievable fact. To us who are indwelled with Him is only a mystery to some, and more of a mystery to others. In spite of our finite human understanding, He the Holy Spirit, a Person in Himself helps us in our finite comprehension of Who He is, how He is God, and how He is Jesus yet still a Person of the three. It is true that the word TRINITY is not mentioned out right and directly in Scripture. It would be a doctrinal term introduced by an early church patriarch Tertullian. He did not discover the Holy Trinity, for He was always there from before the beginning, and will be even after the end of earth. He simply named Who and What already was to help the Beloved understand the Way better. After reading the first section of this paper, it may seem contradictory to say "The Lord our God is One..." and in the next breath speak the TRUTH "God in three Persons Blessed Trinity." To the lost soul, this would be one of those seemingly "contradictions of the Bible and Christian faith." To we the Beloved of the Father it is a gift, to be unraveled or opened more accurately as we grow from grace to grace, This nature of our Father is mentioned in scripture, therefore it is so! It is truth, and it is He Who convicted us of our sin, and led us into saving grace amen! It is He Who seals us, the down payment of our complete finished salvation that is to come, and it is He that intercedes for us, when we're so broken and hurt we can't utter words of prayer. Thank God for His Comforter the Holy Spirit!

1.) Genesis 1:1 (KJV)

"1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth."

In the original Hebrew text the word for Yahweh in this verse is ELOHIM- PLURAL MASCULINE which loses its forcefulness somewhat in the transliteration in the English. In the Hebrew tongue this is paramount! The first mention of Yahweh is plural, male, and in Hebrew grammar the plural is (THREE PERSONS) unlike English which is two or more, in Hebrew the rule is three!

A.) How is Yahweh referred to in a New Testament passage? 1 Corinthians 8:6 (KJV)

"6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him." Here we see that we Beloved of the Father are in one God, and one Lord Jesus. Each a separate Person, but same unity in which we are positional located in and by. The same Person, yet distinct individuals and offices of the same Person. In the following passages, how is our Saviour Lord Jesus mentioned?

B.) Lord Jesus the Christ, the ONLY begotten Son of God the Father. John 1:1-2 (KJV)

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

2 The same was in the beginning with God." Of course we Christians know Who the Word is. He is Jesus, the One Who was there before the beginning, with Yahweh, and is Yahweh! See how John 1:1 is a detailed parallel verse to Genesis 1:1? The two passages speak the same message, unfold the same truth, and establish the separate identities of the same one God! John 1:18 (KJV) "18 No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him." Again we see two distinct Persons, yet still One in One! John 20:28 (KJV) "28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God." Here we have a human eye witness account, and declaration of truth, as Thomas states Christ is Lord and is God! Philippians 2:6 (KJV) "6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:" Here an Apostle, Paul states the truth of the equal position between God our Father, and Jesus our Lord!

Titus 2:13 (KJV) "13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;" Paul once more, is driving home the truth our God is Saviour, He is God, yet He is Jesus the Christ! Colossians 2:9 (KJV) "9 For in HIM dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily." All of Yahweh, His Being, His Persons the Godhead, are in Christ! The Scriptures leave no room for dispute in this truth. It starts in the opening verse of the Bible and continues the whole way through.

C.) What does the Word of God say of He, the Holy Spirit? 1 Corinthians 3:19 (KJV) "16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?" In the opening paragraph of this doctrine of God's Holy Spirit, it is noted He seals until that day of redemption, and here Paul speaks of Him dwelling within us! The very Spirit of God dwells in we Believers, amen!

1 Corinthians 6:19 (KJV) "19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?" Rhetorically speaking to the church at Corinth, who had chosen to live lustful lives of flesh while claiming grace, Paul drives home the point once more. Our bodies house the Holy Spirit of God. Where we go He is there. What we watch He sees, and when we sin He grieves. Powerful yet much needed verse for myself and today's church! Romans 8:9 (KJV) "9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his." This is a stern reminder of His job and office of the Godhead, if we are not filled and sealed with God's Holy Spirit, we are not saved. There is no day of redemption for the lost soul. There is no way around the matter, no grey area so to speak. There are fruits of His presence that manifest in the true child of Christ, such as: Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self control. Great manifestations that reaffirm our love walk, and help us with making sure we are in the faith.

D.) What is an act obedience that is commanded in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?

Matthew 28:18-19 (KJV) "18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:" The Great Commission, the great command, the King's marching order for His army of Saints. GO! Go in His power, teach ALL things to ALL nations, and baptize them in the name of the Holy Trinity. So as we began with the doxology "Holy, Holy, Holy" we see where the meat and meaning of this song comes. It is Biblical, and if we recall that wonderful scene in the vision of the Throne Room of God, that Isaiah saw and spoke of, the only thing the angels could sing is, " Holy, Holy, Holy..." to the witness of three. Amen!