The Triune God Across Scripture
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The Triune God Across Scripture (Contents)
Father God in the Old Testament Father God in the New Testament Father God in the Old and New Testaments Jesus Christ in the Old Testament Jesus Christ in the New Testament Jesus Christ in the Old and New Testaments The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament The Holy Spirit…
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Father God in the Old Testament
Father God in the Old Testament: Identity, Imagery, and Covenant Relationship 1. Introduction The concept of God as “Father” is central in Christian theology, yet its presence in the Old Testament (OT) is less frequent than in the New Testament. However, when it appears, it carries profound theological weight, rooted…
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Father God in the New Testament
Father God in the New Testament: Revelation Through the Son and Intimate Divine Relationship 1. Introduction The New Testament (NT) significantly deepens and personalises the concept of God as Father, building upon Old Testament covenantal themes. Through the life, teachings, and person of Jesus Christ, God is revealed not only…
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Father God in the Old and New Testaments
Father God in the Old and New Testaments: Continuity, Fulfilment, and Relational Depth 1. Introduction The image of God as Father is one of the most profound theological concepts in Scripture, yet its expression shifts dramatically from the Old Testament (OT) to the New Testament (NT). While the OT presents…
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Jesus Christ in the Old Testament
The Son – Jesus Christ in the Old Testament: Presence, Prophecy, and Prefiguration 1. Introduction Although the name “Jesus” does not appear in the Old Testament (OT), Christian theology holds that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is present throughout its narrative. This presence is not explicit but revealed through…
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Jesus Christ in the New Testament
The Son – Jesus Christ in the New Testament: Revelation, Relationship, and Redemptive Authority 1. Introduction The New Testament (NT) reveals Jesus Christ as the eternal Son of God, the incarnate Word, and the fulfilment of all Old Testament hope. While the Old Testament anticipates the coming of the Son…
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Jesus Christ in the Old and New Testaments
The Son – Jesus Christ in the Old and New Testaments: Prefiguration, Incarnation, and Fulfilment 1. Introduction Christian theology affirms that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is both eternally pre-existent and historically incarnate. Though the Old Testament (OT) does not name Jesus explicitly, it testifies to the coming of…
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The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament: Presence, Power, and Prophetic Preparation 1. Introduction The Holy Spirit, often referred to in the Old Testament (OT) as the “Spirit of the LORD” or “Ruach Elohim”, plays a vital but frequently under-recognised role in the narrative of God’s redemptive history. Though not…
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The Holy Spirit in the New Testament
The Holy Spirit in the New Testament: Person, Presence, and Power in the Age of Fulfilment 1. Introduction The New Testament (NT) brings the person and work of the Holy Spirit into clear and decisive focus. No longer operating as a primarily task-specific agent, the Spirit is now revealed as…
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The Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments
The Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments: From Divine Presence to Indwelling Power 1. Introduction The Holy Spirit is active throughout the entire biblical narrative, yet His role and manifestation differ significantly between the Old Testament (OT) and New Testament (NT). In the OT, the Spirit appears as…
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The Trinity in the Old Testament
The Trinity in the Old Testament: United Presence of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit 1. Introduction While the doctrine of the Trinity is clearly articulated in the New Testament, its roots extend deeply into the Old Testament (OT). The OT does not provide a systematic exposition of one God in…
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The Trinity in the New Testament
The Trinity in the New Testament: The Fully Revealed Presence of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit 1. Introduction The New Testament (NT) brings to completion what the Old Testament anticipates—the full revelation of the Trinity: one God in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is not a philosophical doctrine…
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The Trinity Across Scripture
The Trinity Across Scripture: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in Old and New Testament Unity 1. Introduction The doctrine of the Trinity—that God is one essence in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—is a cornerstone of Christian theology. While the Old Testament (OT) lays the foundational framework, the New…