Trinity Sunday is coming next week, so I’ve been doing some Bible reference work on the Trinity.
There are numerous scripture quotes that point to the reality of the Trinity, or the three persons of the godhead. One of the most well-known is from Matthew 28:19, where Jesus tells his disciples to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This verse clearly reveals that there is more than one person in the godhead, as each is mentioned separately. In John 14:26, Jesus speaks of the Holy Spirit as another comforter who will be with his disciples after he returns to heaven. And in 2 Corinthians 13:14, Paul refers to the trinity as “the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit.” These verses make it clear that there are three distinct persons in the godhead, yet they are all one in purpose and nature. Each member of the trinity plays an important role in our salvation, and we are grateful for their love and support.
Other Bible verses that allude to the Trinity, and each one offers a unique perspective on this important concept. In the book of Genesis, we see the trinity at work as God creates the world. “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness'” (Genesis 1:26). Here, God is talking to himself, demonstrating that he exists as multiple persons within one being. The New Testament also gives us a glimpse of the trinity in action. In the book of Matthew, Jesus speaks to his Father about his upcoming crucifixion. “And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed” (John 17:5). Again, we see that Jesus and the Father are two distinct persons who are united in one purpose. Finally, in the book of Revelation, we see all three persons of the trinity working together. “Praise our God, all you his servants… for the Lord Almighty reigns” (Revelation 19:5). Here, we see that each member of the trinity is equally deserving of praise and worship. These scriptures show us that the trinity is a complex but essential part
Isaiah 9:6 ESV / 57 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Colossians 2:9 ESV / 54 helpful votes
For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily,
Acts 5:3-4 ESV / 50 helpful votes
But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”
John 14:16 ESV / 43 helpful votes
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever,
Ephesians 4:6 ESV / 42 helpful votes
One God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
John 14:16-17 ESV / 41 helpful votes
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
These Short Years 