The Bible does not explicitly use the word “Trinity”; however it does have verse that imply a triunity of God. Here are the Top 7 Bibles Verses about the Trinity of God.
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The Old Testament Verses about the Trinity
#1. Isaiah 63:7–10
This passage speaks of God in His three persons and how He interacts and intercedes for His people.
“7I will make mention of the mercies of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord,
According to all that the Lord has granted us,
And the great goodness toward the house of Israel,
Which He has granted them according to His compassion
And according to the abundance of His mercies.
8 For He said, “Certainly they are My people,
Sons who will not deal falsely.”
So He became their Savior.
9 In all their distress He was distressed,
And the angel of His presence saved them;
In His love and in His mercy He redeemed them,
And He lifted them and carried them all the days of old.
10 But they rebelled
And grieved His Holy Spirit;
Therefore He turned Himself to become their enemy,
He fought against them.
11 Then His people remembered the days of old, of Moses.
Where is He who brought them up out of the sea with the shepherds of His flock?
Where is He who put His Holy Spirit in the midst of them.”
The New Testament Verses about the Trinity
#2. Matthew 28:19
The verse is the strongest case in the Scriptures for the Trinity. Jesus is with His disciples just before His ascension into heaven and gives them the Great Commission:
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”
The Greek word for name (ὄνομα) is singular in form and followed by its connecting words which are singular, genitive nouns. Because of this grammar, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, refer to the word name and shows that they each share the same singular name.
All three persons appear in the same passage at Jesus’ baptism
#3. Matthew 3:16–17
“16 After He was baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending as a dove and settling on Him, 17 and behold, a voice from the heavens said, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
#4. Mark 1:10–11
10 And immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavens opening, and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon Him; 11 and a voice came from the heavens: “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”
#5. Luke 3:21–22
21 Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also was 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 from heaven: “You are My beloved Son, in You I am well pleased.”
#6. Romans 5:1-5
Likewise, Paul speaks of all three persons in the same verse and discusses the work of each one as they together bring salvation and fellowship to mankind
“1Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we also have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we celebrate in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only this, but we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”
#7. 2 Corinthians 13:14
14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Trinity?
The Trinity is a core doctrine of Christianity that teaches one God exists in three distinct persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three persons are co-equal, co-eternal, and co-existent.
Why is the Trinity important?
The Trinity is important because it helps us to understand who God is. God is a relational being who exists in community rather than a solitary being. The Trinity also helps us to understand the work of Jesus Christ. Jesus is both fully God and fully man, and he came to earth to die for our sins and to reconcile us to God.
Where does the doctrine of the Trinity come from?
The doctrine of the Trinity is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, but it is taught throughout Scripture. For example, in Matthew 28:19, Jesus commands his disciples to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This suggests that the three persons of the Trinity are all equally God.
How can we understand the Trinity?
The Trinity is a mystery that we cannot fully understand. However, we can use our understanding of human relationships to help us to understand the Trinity. For example, a husband, wife, and child are three distinct persons who are all part of one family. In the same way, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are are all part of one God but three distinct persons.
What are some of the challenges to the doctrine of the Trinity?
There are a number of challenges to the doctrine of the Trinity. One challenge is that it seems to be illogical. How can one thing be three things at the same time? Another challenge is that the Trinity is not found in other religions.
How can we respond to the challenges to the doctrine of the Trinity?
We can respond to the challenges to the doctrine of the Trinity by acknowledging that it is a mystery we cannot fully comprehend. We can also point to the evidence in Scripture that supports the doctrine of the Trinity. Finally, we can trust that God is able to make sense of the Trinity in ways that we cannot fully comprehend.