Faith statement 3
Here is another Faith statement. It is from a Evangelical Free church. What We Believe: Article 1: Godhead We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ( John 14:8-17 , 26 ; John 15:26 ; Isaiah 9:6 ; 2 Corinthians 13:14 ; Isaiah 42:8 ; Isaiah 45:15 ; Matt 28:19 ). Trinity – One God in Three Persons The word “trinity” is not found in the Bible, but the concept is there. It is used to define the one true God revealed in the Bible as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God is one in His divine being or constitutional nature, and He exists eternally ( Deut. 6:4 ; James 2:19 ). The divine essence is not equally divided; it is fully in each manifestation to maintain its unity, as in one in unity. All three are persons, each with a purpose and a ministry. Trinity-Word Picture The Father is responsible for bringing men to salvation and for sending the Son and Holy Spirit. The Son is th...