The Gospels: The Trinity
John 12:42-50
(v.43) We are all guilty of this, but the Pharisees should have known better. They were only thinking of their own power and gain by keeping the people ignorant, instead of leading them to the Light.
(v.44) Jesus gives us some understanding of the Holy Trinity. We can't fully understand it, but in order to at least move on without confusion, I will attempt to give a few examples that may help your kids to see the Trinity more clearly:
The Egg
There are three parts to the egg, each one is distinct, but without it, there is no egg.
The shell, the egg white, and the yoke
Water:
Water can be observed in three forms...liquid, steam and ice...all three forms are still water
Corporation:
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) all do a specific job. Yet, the corporation would not exist or sustain itself if one were not there. Also, all three work together as One entity...like the Trinity does.
(v.47) In Jesus' First Coming, He came to save and declare the way to eternal life. From that point on, we have the choice to follow Him or our own desires. When He comes again, He will come in judgment and wrath.
(v.48) We are condemned by the Law...Paul speaks of this in Rom 6:7 where the reason for the Law was to show us that we need a Savior. If we accept that Savior's sacrifice for us, then we are not held to the Law. But if we don't accept that free gift, then we will be judged by the Law, and NO ONE will be found not guilty!
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