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ESV Global Study Bible :: The Work of the Trinity

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The Work of the Trinity

Though the word "Trinity" does not appear in the Bible, by presenting the Father, Son, and Spirit together, all doing what no one else ever does, the Gospel of John gives us the foundation on which this doctrine is based. Observing what God says and does helps us to know him, and observing which actions are done by which members of the Godhead helps us to see which roles they play.

Action
Father
Son
Spirit
Give life
5:21, 26; (6:33); 17:3
3:6; 8; 6:63
Proclaim future
Indwell believers
Teach
Testify to Jesus
Glorify Jesus

Actions Common to Father and Son

Action
Father
Son
Glorify the Father
Give the Spirit
Send the Spirit

Actions Common to Son and Spirit

Action
Son
Spirit
Be given by the Father
Be sent by the Father
Speak not from himself
Speak only what he hears
Convict
Be received
1:12 (see 1:10-11)
7:39 (see 14:17)
Disclose what belongs to God
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