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How do we know God is a Trinity?

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The doctrine of the Trinity is established in Scripture, stating that God exists as three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The biblical foundation for the Trinity is found throughout both the Old and New Testaments. Key verses such as 1 John 5:7 affirm the coexistence and equality of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This trinitarian nature is also evident in the creation account (Genesis 1:26), where God refers to Himself in the plural form, 'Let us make man in our image.' In the New Testament, the baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:16-17) further illustrates this doctrine as all three persons of the Godhead are present and active. Consequently, understanding God as a Trinity is essential for grasping the fullness of His revelation and the work of salvation, where the Father plans, the Son accomplishes, and the Spirit applies the salvation of God's elect.
Scripture References: 1 John 5:7, Genesis 1:26, Matthew 3:16-17

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