3.7 Trinity in the Bible:

Mark - The Baptism of Jesus

• Summary: The account of Jesus’ baptism in Mark’s Gospel confirms that early Christians understood the role of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as separate yet united.

• Key Moment: At Jesus’ baptism, the Holy Spirit descends like a dove, the Father speaks from heaven, and Jesus is present in the water. This illustrates the unity of the Trinity.

  • Key Verse: "You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased" (Mark 1:9-11, NRSV).

• Significance: This shows that the Trinity was involved in Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, playing a vital role in salvation.

Galatians - The Relationship Between the Trinity and Christians

• Summary: Paul’s letter to the Galatians emphasises the close relationship between the Trinity and Christians

• Key Verse: "God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, 'Abba! Father!'" (Galatians 4:6-7, NRSV).

• Significance: This passage shows that Christians, like Jesus, are children of God and have an intimate relationship with Him. The Holy Spirit gives them strength and the ability to call God 'Father'.

• The same Holy Spirit that filled Jesus at His baptism now lives within Christians, showing their close connection with the Trinity.