Go! And Embrace The Trinity: Knowing The Triune God Changes Everything Series

Go! And Embrace the Trinity: Knowing the Triune God Changes Everything

Main Idea: Understanding the Trinity isn't a puzzle to solve—it’s the very foundation of a transformed life in Christ.

INTRODUCTION: THE MYSTERY THAT TRANSFORMS

Imagine a young boy standing at the edge of the ocean with a teaspoon, trying to scoop all the water into a bucket. That’s what trying to “figure out” the Trinity feels like to many believers—overwhelming, frustrating, and seemingly impossible.

But what if… the Trinity was not a puzzle to solve, but a Person to know?

What if understanding God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit wasn’t just theological doctrine, but a doorway to deeper intimacy with God, powerful prayer, richer Bible reading, and a renewed spiritual life?

“Most Christians treat the Trinity like a riddle rather than a relationship. But knowing the Triune God isn’t about solving—it’s about worshipping.” – Dean Courtier

Let’s explore why the Trinity matters and how it transforms your relationship with God.

Matthew 3:16–17 (NLT): “After his baptism, as Jesus came up out of the water, the heavens were opened and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.’”

In this one glorious scene at the baptism of Jesus, we see the Trinity in action:

God the Son is baptised.

God the Spirit descends like a dove.

God the Father speaks from heaven.

This is not three gods, but One God in three Persons.

Greek word for “Son” here is Huios – it implies a unique relationship of essence and identity with the Father.

“Spirit” – from Greek Pneuma – implies the breath and life of God.

The Father speaks affirmation and pleasure over the Son—God’s nature is relational, loving, and unified.

John Piper once said, “The Trinity is the gospel: God the Father planning salvation, God the Son accomplishing salvation, and God the Spirit applying salvation.”

— And that truth is vividly displayed at Jesus’ baptism.

POINT 1: THE TRINITY IS RELATIONAL – AND INVITES US INTO RELATIONSHIP

Genesis 1:26 (NLT): “Then God said, ‘Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us.’”

The word “God” here is Elohim – a plural form, indicating the complex unity of God.

“Let us…” shows divine community, even before humanity was made.

God is not solitary. He is not a lonely deity looking for companionship—He is a perfect community of love, and He invites us into that love.

Think of a dance—Father, Son, and Spirit moving in perfect harmony. Theologian Tim Keller describes it as a divine “dance of love,” and we’re invited in!

Tim Keller said: “The life of the Trinity is characterized not by self-centredness but by mutually self-giving love. When we delight in God, we step into the dance.”

Your faith is not just believing doctrines—it’s joining the divine dance of grace, love, and truth.

POINT 2: THE TRINITY TRANSFORMS OUR PRAYER LIFE

Romans 8:26–27 (NLT): “And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.”

When you pray, the Spirit helps you, Jesus intercedes for you (Romans 8:34), and the Father hears you (Matthew 6:6).

“Intercedes” – entugchano – means to plead on someone’s behalf.

“Helps” – sunantilambanomai – to take hold together with against something.

Prayer isn’t about finding the right words; it’s about trusting the Trinity who prays with you, for you, and through you.

Max Lucado said: “Our prayers may be awkward, but since the power of prayer is in the One who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference.”

Stop feeling unworthy in prayer. The Trinity is not grading your grammar—they’re drawing you near.

POINT 3: THE TRINITY ILLUMINATES THE BIBLE

John 14:26 (NLT): “But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you.”

The Bible is the Word of the Father, revealing the Son, illuminated by the Spirit.

When you open Scripture:

The Spirit teaches you truth.

Jesus is the lens to interpret it.

The Father reveals His heart through it.

Charles Stanley said: “The Spirit-filled life does not come from trying harder, but from trusting more.”

Pray before you read your Bible. Ask the Spirit to reveal Jesus. Ask the Father to speak. Expect a relationship, not a riddle.

POINT 4: THE TRINITY IS CENTRAL TO THE GOSPEL

Ephesians 1:3–14 (summarised)

The Father chose us before the foundation of the world.

The Son redeemed us by His blood.

The Holy Spirit sealed us for eternity.