God and the Trinity
Statement of belief:
There is one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
In what sense is God infinitely perfect?
God is the primary source of all things. (IS 45:18) He can and does exist apart from everything else except for the collective group of the Holy Trinity. (Job 38:4) The Bible states in Genesis that all things came from the very spoken words of God. (Genesis 1:3,6,9,11,14, 20, 24, 26, ect...). God is immeasurable and boundless while mankind and all other creations are dependent upon him for their existence and source of continuation. (IS 42:5) God is infinitely perfect in His existence, His attributes, and His volition/will. God as Creator obtains the pure essence of perfection.
My understanding of "one God" and "existing eternally in three persons."
God has been noted throughout the Bible as being the one primary force/source of all things. He has stated that there should be no other Gods set before him. Deuteronomy 5:7 However, it is also recorded in the Old Testament that he speaks in the plural when describing His activities, the creation of the world being one of them. Genesis 1:26 Then in the New Testament we actually get the full disclosure from Jesus that he and the father are one. John 1:1 Not only in "mind-set" but also in function and existence. All the while we are made aware of the Holy Spirits role as well. Acts 1:8 Each of these representations of the "One true God" demonstrate that the unity of the being "God" is separate in form but connected in unity and purpose.
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