Theology Proper II

Study Points

Understandings

God is one in regard to essence  Deut 6:4

God is three with respect to persons John 1, John 14

These 3 persons have distinct relationships John 18, John 14

These 3 persons are equal in authority John 5

Misunderstandings                 Outlined on page 202

Meaning of Begotten

Meaning of First born

Meaning of Only begotten

Summary

We serve one God

One what,  three whos

Not modes but distinct persons

Not personalities but persons

Equal in authority

God the Father  is spirit

God the Son is forever the God-Man in glorified body

God the Holy Spirit  is spirit