Father, Son, & Holy Spirit

2 Corinthians 12: 4-6, “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons.”

I do not understand the idea of the Trinity, how God can be three and yet one. Some have told me that it is like three personalities in One Being. Others have described it to me like three sides of a triangle. For me, I don’t think it is a salvation issue is you believe in the Trinity or not. But one thing is for certain; each aspect, whether all God of not, plays a different role in our lives as a Christian.

In the above passage Paul starts with the Spirit and describes Him as responsible for gifts. a.k.a gifts of the Spirit. Jesus said that He would send the Spirit as a Helper. So Jesus goes to heaven and sends the Spirit. If the doctrine of the Trinity is correct, why didn’t Jesus say He was coming back as the Spirit? Or why was Jesus filled with the Spirit if He is already the Spirit?

On the contrary He remains in heaven sitting at the right hand of God until all His enemies are made a footstool for His feet. (Hebrews 1:13) And this role Jesus plays sitting there next to God is according to Paul as the one responsible for ministries. Christ is the Head of the Church. (Eph 5:23)

And then there is the Father who is indisputable the God head, but who alone controls effects. God the Father alone wields the power to affect the universe in any way He sees fit.

And so with kingdom eyes our prayers are shaped as the nature of Christ grows inside of us. The Holy Spirit helps, Christ leads, and the Father does. When we ask, we are to ask of the Father in the name of Jesus. We ask God the Father because Christ has lead us, even commanded us so that His ministry is served. Think about it. (John 15:16 & 16:23) “…whatever you ask OF THE FATHER in My name He may give to you.

I am in no way disavowing “The Holy Trinity.” But I am encouraging others to experience God the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit in the pureness of their individuality. The Father is our audience, Christ is our master, and the Holy Spirit is the voice. Spend time experiencing and understanding each.