Adam, I love your heart and your ambition, my brother! 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). d 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.
