The Trinity is a difficult doctrine to grasp. Difficult to wrap our minds around but essential for Christians to affirm. This essential doctrine is the focus of today’s reading in the HC. So what is the doctrine of the Trinity?
Kevin DeYoung, in his book on the Heidelberg Catechism, summarizes this doctrine in seven concise statements;
1- There is only one God
2- The Father is God
3- The Son is God
4- The Holy Spirit is God
5- The Father is not the Son
6- The Son is not the Holy Spirit
7- The Holy Spirit is not the Father
He writes that we must safeguard each one of these statements and do so "without denying any of the other six.(pg. 50)"
I would encourage you to read through this week's section of the Heidelberg with your families and then spend some time finding verses that affirm each of the 7 statements listed above.
This week's reading is typed out below, or you can click here to view the entire Catechism along with Scripture references.
Lord’s Day 8
24. Q. HOW ARE THESE ARTICLES DIVIDED?
A. Into three parts: God the Father and our creation; God the Son and our deliverance; God the Holy Spirit and our sanctification.
25. Q. SINCE THERE IS BUT ONE GOD, WHY DO YOU SPEAK OF THREE: FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT?
A. Because that is how God has revealed Himself in His Word; these three distinct persons are one, true, eternal God.
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