Scripture Reading: Isa. 45:5, Gen. 1:26, Matt. 28:19, Isa. 9:6, 1 Cor. 15:45b, John 14:10, 2 Cor. 13:14, Rom. 9:23, Eph. 1:17
Ⅰ
The Triune God revealed by the pure word in the bible :
A
God being only one - Psa. 86:10, Isa. 45:5, 1 Cor. 8:4.
B
But having the aspect of three—the Father, the Son, and the Spirit - Gen. 1:26, Isa. 6:8, Matt. 28:19.
C
The Father, the Son, and the Spirit coexisting simultaneously from eternity to eternity, the Father, the Son, and the Spirit coinhering and being inseparable - Matt. 3:16-17, John 14:10, 26.
D
The Three - the Father, the Son, and the Spirit - being one - Isa. 9:6, John 10:30, 1 Cor. 15:45b, 2 Cor. 3:17.
Ⅱ
The reason for God being triune : to dispense Himself into us, to work Himself into us, for us to enjoy and to be our life and all :
A
The Triune God is in the believers - Eph. 4:6, Col. 1:27, John 14:17
B
The Father, Son, and Spirit are not three Gods but one God with the aspect of three for us to possess and enjoy - 2 Cor. 13:14.
C
Only open vessels can receive the Triune God's dispensation - Rom. 9:23, 2 Cor. 4:7.
D
Believe in Him (open spirit), love Him (open heart), call upon Him (open mouth) - Eph. 3:17, John 14:23, Rom. 10:12-13.
Ⅲ
The Triune God's revelation and His move :
A
The Triune God's speaking became His written word—the holy scriptures - 2 Tim. 3:16-17.
B
The Triune God's word contains and conveys His divine revelation - Eph. 1:17, Rev. 22:18-19.
C
The Triune God moves in and according to His divine revelation - 2 Pet. 3-6.
D
The Triune God's move is for the accomplishment of His eternal economy - 1 Tim. 1:4; Eph. 1:10, 3:9.