It seems based on your initial post, that your primary concern revolves around matters
pertaining to the triune nature of God. I think you’re in wonderful company as you
wrestle with this theological truth. The words of the Athanasian creed provide the
best explanation of the trinity, in my view. I’m not saying that I find this explanation to
be clear, simply that I find it to be accurate, if that makes sense. In short, that creed
offers “That we worship one God in trinity and the trinity in unity, neither blending their
persons nor dividing their essence.”[1] The creed goes on to emphasize both their
unity and their individuality. All three are uncreated, immeasurable, and eternal, but
there is not three uncreated, immeasurable, and eternal beings, but one. It would be
worth the time you would take to read through it and consider it. Furthermore, I would
HIGHLY recommend that you take the time (after reading the creed)
To watch this video:https://youtu.be/KQLfgaUoQCw (Links to an external site.) (I
promise you won’t regret it). i Ultimately, finding a position of comfort within the
ambiguity of a doctrine like the trinity is of critical importance. You’ll never fully
understand it. I think
some
analogies can be
helpful
but none are comprehensive.
They all break down somewhere. This is the beauty of worshipping a God who is
beyond our comprehension. Keep up the good work, sir! I’m excited to be in this
course with you and see where the Lord leads us!
[1] Athanasius, “Athanasian Creed,”
Christian Reformed Church
(Faith Alive Christian
Resources, 1988), last modified 1988, accessed May 23, 2021,
https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/creeds/athanasian-creed.
