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The Three-Person God Carl Lodico July , 2012

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Page 1: Carl Lodico July, 2012. Titus 2:1 John 17:3

The Three-Person GodCarl Lodico

July , 2012

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“Teach what is in accordance with sound doctrine.”

Titus 2:1

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“If you deny the Trinity you lose your soul and if you try to explain it you lose your mind.” – St. Augustine

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“I think [the doctrine of the Trinity] to be the highest and deepest of all Divine mysteries.” --Jonathan Edwards

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Origin: The word, Trinity, originated with the early church father, Tertullian, who lived 155 - 220 A.D.

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Origin: The word, Trinity, originated with the early church father, Tertullian, who lived 155 - 220 A.D.

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Definition: The Trinity is ONE GODwho eternally exists as three distinctPERSONS, Father, Son and Spirit,who are EACH fully and equally God.

A Trinitarian is one who believes in the Christian doctrine of the Trinity.

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There is only one true God and many false gods.

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“…the only true God.”John 17:3

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“The Lord is God. There is no other besides him.”

Deuteronomy 4:35

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“The King of Ages, immortal, invisible, the only God.”

1 Timothy 1:17

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“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against thepowers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

Ephesians 6:12

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The serious reality of Scripture is that if you are not worshipping

the only true God, you’re worshipping a false god.

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“they sacrificed to demons that were not God.”

Deuteronomy 32:17

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“...the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God, and I do not want you to be participants with demons.”

1 Corinthians 10:20

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Therefore, know who you worship!

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Four Practical Applications for the Life of a Trinitarian

1. Model the UNITY of the Trinity.

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Four Practical Applications for the Life of a Trinitarian

1. Model the UNITY of the Trinity.

2. Appreciate the DIVERSITY in the Trinity.

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Four Practical Applications for the Life of a Trinitarian

1. Model the UNITY of the Trinity.

2. Appreciate the DIVERSITY in the Trinity.

3. Experience the INTIMACY of the Trinity.

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Four Practical Applications for the Life of a Trinitarian

1. Model the UNITY of the Trinity.

2. Appreciate the DIVERSITY in the Trinity.

3. Experience the INTIMACY of the Trinity.

4. Stand firm on the DIVINITY of the Trinity.