Questions on the Trinity
A 溫偉耀 Sermon Summary
Let’s try to understand some attributes of our Trinity God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19, 1 Peter 1:2, 2 Corinthians 13:13).
The Trinity cooperates and shares work. For example, regarding both the creation of the universe and the salvation, Father designed, Son realized, and Holy Spirit supports. (Genesis 1:1, John 1:1-3). The Trinity demonstrates the importance of fellowship.
Does God predestine and know everything? Do we have free will?
If God has predestined everything, He should have predestined us good, and not have to suffer through crucifixion. Instead, our outcome depends on our choices (Deuteronomy 28).
If God knows everything, why did He pick Job to be His witness before Satan? Remember Job missed the mark. But God knew we would fail and planned for His sacrifice to save us.
If God knows our needs, should we still pray and ask?
Yes, because through our asking and His response, God can build a more intimate relationship with us (James 4:2-3, Matthew 21:22).
However, we should couple asking with giving thanks. Out of our human nature, we ask. Out of us being God’s beloved children, we give thanks because we know even if we do not get what we ask, God has better things prepared for us. (Philippians 4:6).
Did Christ make mistakes as a baby or when He was tempted? (John 1:14, Hebrews 4:15)
No. He was born, led, and protected by the Holy Spirit. The Father and Holy Spirit were with Him. Also, Christ loves following God’s wishes (John 4:34). We can be more like Christ by loving and following God and being protected by Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit is explained in John 14-16 and Romans 8. Through Christ, the Father sent us the Holy Spirit, who teaches, comforts, and helps us, such as conquering the flesh (John 14:16, 26; Romans 8:2-3).
Because of Christ, our flesh cannot control us anymore (Romans 6:22, 8:12). When tempted by our flesh, we can experience the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:11). If we still let the flesh control us, we will be enemies of God and die in sin (Romans 8:7, 8:13). But if we follow and set our minds on the Holy Spirit, we will live in Christ.
Summarized from a sermon by 溫偉耀博士:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58r7_Y2pmPI
The Trinity cooperates and shares work. For example, regarding both the creation of the universe and the salvation, Father designed, Son realized, and Holy Spirit supports. (Genesis 1:1, John 1:1-3). The Trinity demonstrates the importance of fellowship.
Does God predestine and know everything? Do we have free will?
If God has predestined everything, He should have predestined us good, and not have to suffer through crucifixion. Instead, our outcome depends on our choices (Deuteronomy 28).
If God knows everything, why did He pick Job to be His witness before Satan? Remember Job missed the mark. But God knew we would fail and planned for His sacrifice to save us.
If God knows our needs, should we still pray and ask?
Yes, because through our asking and His response, God can build a more intimate relationship with us (James 4:2-3, Matthew 21:22).
However, we should couple asking with giving thanks. Out of our human nature, we ask. Out of us being God’s beloved children, we give thanks because we know even if we do not get what we ask, God has better things prepared for us. (Philippians 4:6).
Did Christ make mistakes as a baby or when He was tempted? (John 1:14, Hebrews 4:15)
No. He was born, led, and protected by the Holy Spirit. The Father and Holy Spirit were with Him. Also, Christ loves following God’s wishes (John 4:34). We can be more like Christ by loving and following God and being protected by Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit is explained in John 14-16 and Romans 8. Through Christ, the Father sent us the Holy Spirit, who teaches, comforts, and helps us, such as conquering the flesh (John 14:16, 26; Romans 8:2-3).
Because of Christ, our flesh cannot control us anymore (Romans 6:22, 8:12). When tempted by our flesh, we can experience the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:11). If we still let the flesh control us, we will be enemies of God and die in sin (Romans 8:7, 8:13). But if we follow and set our minds on the Holy Spirit, we will live in Christ.
Summarized from a sermon by 溫偉耀博士:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58r7_Y2pmPI