Trinity

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Definition:

The Trinity is the Christian doctrine that there is one God who eternally exists in three distinct Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal, co-eternal, and fully God—united in essence, yet distinct in role and relationship.

Biblical Basis:

Matthew 28:19 — “Go therefore and make disciples… baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”

2 Corinthians 13:14 — “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”

John 14:16–17 — “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper… the Spirit of truth…”

Theological Significance:

The Trinity is foundational to understanding the nature of God. He is not a solitary being, but a relational unity of love. The Father sends the Son; the Son reveals the Father; the Spirit indwells and empowers believers. Without the Trinity, the Christian understanding of love, salvation, and divine purpose collapses. This doctrine reveals that God’s very nature is relational and self-giving.

How We Use It in DiscipleLife:

We follow the Father’s will, through the Son’s work, in the power of the Spirit. Everything in this Expedition flows from the Triune God. The journey of discipleship isn’t just about learning facts—it’s about walking with and being formed by the relational God who invites us into fellowship with Himself.

Related Terms:

[Father], [Jesus], [Holy Spirit], [Salvation], [Love]

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