Definition: We worship one God in trinity and the trinity in unity, neither blending their persons nor dividing their essence. For the person of the Father is a distinct person, the person of the Son is another, and that of the Holy Spirit still another. But the divinity of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is one, their glory equal, their majesty co-eternal.

Scriptures: Mark 1:10-11; Deuteronomy 6:4; 2 Corinthians 13:14

Study: The words of the Athanasian creed remind us that the core of the Christian faith is Trinitarian theology. While it may be difficult to dissect and understand, it is a hill worth dying on! One practical application of Trinitarian theology is the reminder that just as God has always existed in eternal fellowship with Himself, humans, as beings created in the image of God, are created for a communal fellowship with one another.

Questions to Ask: (these will help process the truth learned)

- How does a Trinitarian view of God differ from other religions that worship one God?

- How does this doctrine help explain that God’s love existed before creation?

- How can relationships in your life better reflect the divine community?