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Understanding the Trinity: Community, Oneness, and the Nature of God (Theology Geek Series #1)

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Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Society & Culture

4.71K Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2018

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Explore the profound mystery of the Trinity and why it continues to define the Christian faith. In this Theology Geek Series kickoff episode, Mike Erre walks through the biblical foundations for understanding God as one essence in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Highlighting key Old and New Testament passages, this deep dive clarifies why this view sets Christianity apart from other monotheistic faiths, how the Trinity is more than just doctrinal complexity, and why its implications shape not only our theology but also how we live in community.

Key Takeaways:
• The Biblical Basis for the Trinity – How the Hebrew word Elohim, the Shema’s “echad,” and New Testament texts begin painting a picture of divine plurality within unity.
• One God, Three Persons – Understanding the scriptural classes that affirm both singularity and diversity in God’s nature.
• Jesus and the Trinity – Why Jesus' relationship to the Father and the Holy Spirit reveals the trinitarian mystery and reframes our Christology.
• Why the Trinity Matters – From community and connection to sacrificial love, embodying the image of a communal God shapes every part of discipleship and church life.
• Common Misunderstandings – Mike addresses modalism, the limits of language, and why this isn’t just “one God wearing three hats.”

Notable Quote:
“We are made in the image of a community. The one God exists in self-sacrificial, joyous, overflowing love—and we are made exactly for that same thing.”

Resources Mentioned:
• Genesis 1, Deuteronomy 6 (The Shema), Matthew 28, John 1
• Acts 5 (Ananias and Sapphira), Philippians 2, Luke 5
• Voxology Patreon Revelation Series – Support and listen here
• Want to trace every “One Another” command? This helpful resource

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As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

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Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Hello, Internet.

0:14.0

Hi, everybody.

0:16.0

It's Mike and Seth here.

0:19.0

Coming at you from Suburban Ohio, Suburban suburban Ohio. Suburban Ohio, suburban Columbus, Ohio.

0:24.8

It's the end of spring break today, Monday, March 19th. It is a brisk, let's see what it is today.

0:31.9

A brisk 41 degrees with a high of 57 today. I know you guys are dying to know.

0:39.4

And then two days from now, it'll snow and be in the 30s.

0:42.2

So that's amazingly horrible.

0:44.3

Now, Seth, that jingling you here is something we call a floppy.

0:49.5

And Seth loves the floppy.

0:51.6

He just kind of flops it around.

0:54.4

Now, Seth Erie, whose birthday is it this week?

0:58.8

Um, Daddy.

0:59.8

It's Daddy's birthday.

1:01.7

All right, you want to do some singing for Daddy?

1:03.6

Yes.

1:04.4

Okay, what else is it this week?

1:06.0

Say it's National Down Syndrome Day.

1:07.9

Okay, on the 21st.

1:12.1

Two first.

1:12.8

Two first.

1:13.6

Are you ready?

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