14 Trinitarian Works…Revisited

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[This morning, while confessing the Athanasian Creed along with others attending the Stay Sharp conference at Waterdam Evangelical Free Church, I was reminded of this blog post from last year. The more we meditate on the greatness and mystery of our God the more we should worship Him who alone is worthy.]

Earlier this week, I posted a brief article on the work of the Triune Godhead in the believer’s sanctification. I was surprised by the interest the post generated. Therefore, I’ve decided to list the ways the three members work together to accomplish the divine will. Perhaps, in the future, I may develop each of these into its own article. For now, though, I hope this will encourage your personal study and your delight in the Trinity.

Creation

  • Father – Malachi 2:10; Acts 17:29; 1 Corinthians 8:6
  • Son – Colossians 1:16; John. 1:3
  • Spirit – Genesis 1:2; Job 26:13

Incarnation

  • Father – Galatians 4:4; 1 John 4:9-10, 14
  • Son – John 1:14
  • Spirit – Luke 1:35

Christ’s Earthly Ministry

  • Father – John 5:19, 30; Matthew 26:39
  • Son – above verses
  • Spirit – Luke 4:18; Acts 10:38; Matthew 12:28

Death of Christ

  • Father – John 3:16
  • Son – John 10:18; Galatians 2:20
  • Spirit – Hebrews 9:14

Resurrection of Christ

  • Father – Acts 2:24
  • Son – John 10:18; 2:19
  • Spirit- Romans 1:4

Evangelism

  • Father – John 6:44, 65
  • Son – 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
  • Spirit – John 16:8-11

Salvation

  • Father – Ephesians 1:4-6
  • Son – Ephesians 1:7-12
  • Spirit – Ephesians 1:13-14

Sanctification

  • Father – Ephesians 1:4; Jude 1:1
  • Son – Hebrews 2:11
  • Spirit – 1 Corinthians 6:11; 2 Cor. 3:18

Eternal Security

  • Father – John 10:29
  • Son – John 10:28; Romans 8:34
  • Spirit – Ephesians 1:13; 4:30

Indwelling

  • Father – Ephesians 4:6
  • Son – Colossians 1:27
  • Spirit – 1 Corinthians 6:19

Fellowship

  • Father – 1 John 1:3
  • Son – 1 John 1:3
  • Spirit – 2 Corinthians 13:14

Prayer

  • Father – John 16:23-24
  • Son – John 16:23-24
  • Spirit- Romans 8:26; Ephesians 6:18

Christian Service

  • Father – 1 Corinthians 12:6
  • Son – 1 Corinthians 12:5
  • Spirit – 1 Corinthians 12:4

Resurrection of the Dead

  • Father – John 5:21
  • Son – John 5:21
  • Spirit – Romans 8:11

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

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