Question of the Week: Is the Trinity three different gods?

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Is the Trinity three different gods? Video On Demand: Astronomy and the Bible, Part 4 (Sidebar) Ken's Blog (Sidebar) News to Note Quick Look Biblical Authority Devotionals Answers ... with Ken Ham After Eden Network with Us! Job Opportunities at Answers in Genesis (Sidebar) Q: Is the Trinity three different gods? A: The Bible should be accepted as the final authority for the believer. Therefore, we must look to Scripture to learn what God has revealed about Himself in His inspired Word. The famous passage known as the Shema (Hebrew: "hear") starts by stating, "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength" (Deuteronomy 6:4–5). The Bible is quite clear: God is one! The Bible is also clear that there are three Persons who are each called God. This plurality of God is presented in 2 Corinthians 13:14: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ [the Son], and the love of God [the Father], and the communion of the Holy Spirit [the Holy Spirit] be with you all. Amen" (bracketed information added). With our finite minds it is impossible to fully comprehend the infinite God. It is also difficult for us to apprehend the concept that God is one Being in three Persons. Continue reading to explore more about the Trinity as revealed in Scripture. News to Note Quick Look The Ark sails: As reported nationwide this past week in a syndicated Associated Press article picked up by dozens of newspapers and websites, the Ark Encounter themed attraction is tentatively scheduled to break ground in a few weeks. Read more. Dawn over Vesta: NASA's Dawn space probe, after an almost four year trip, is now orbiting Vestaâ€"one of the largest objects in the asteroid belt. Dawn will orbit Vesta until next year and then move on to the dwarf planet Ceres. Vesta and Ceres are the most massive bodies in the asteroid belt located between Mars and Jupiter. Read more. Also: Parallel universes Turtle puzzles Cosmic mapping And Don't Miss . . . Biblical Authority Devotionals Are You Redeeming the Time? What Is Wrong with Living According to the Flesh? Why Is There No Condemnation? What Is this Spiritual Battle We Face? How Should We Face Persecution? Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Six days—why did God take so long? Creation or evolution—the science is the same! The creation days—why such an issue? A missing link—it's been found! Adam—did he have a belly button? After Eden Network with Us! Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Creation Museum Ark Encounter Ark Encounter Answers Magazine   Note: Facebook and Twitter are both social networking sites with user-contributed content. Children should not visit the sites without parental supervision.  Free app for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad	This Week . . . Feedback: Embryo Protection (Jul 22) Assessing Geological Competence (Jul 21) Serratia marcescens: The Miracle Bacillus (Jul 20) Is the Trinity Three Different Gods? (Jul 19) "Not What I Expected!" (Jul 18) Today's Financial Crisis: Where Do We Go From Here? (Jul 17) Video On Demand Astronomy and the Bible, Part 4 Watch Video Ken's Blog Laser Beams and "Ape-men" Promo Hall Completed Radio Host Hank Hanegraaff Supports Evolutionary, Old Earth Proponent Christian Leader Agrees There Isn't "One True Christian View on Evolution" Another College President Visits AiG Previous entries Prayer Requests View the current prayer requests to keep track of and pray for current ministry needs. Resources Answers Magazine Subscription: United States Answers for Kids Bible Curriculum Body of Evidence (8-DVD/Book Combo) Foundations (6-DVD Boxed Set) More current bestsellers Upcoming Events Arizona Arizona Families for Home Education Convention, July 22–23 Louisiana Answers in Genesis Conference, August 7–8 Indiana Answers in Genesis Conference, August 21–22 New York Let There Be Light Conference, September 17–17 More events Job Opportunities Application Developer I Constituent Data Administrator (CDA) Grounds Manager Housekeeping Staff Security Console Operator Warehouse Specialist Web Designer Web Developer—Python Web Interns Zoo Keeper
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