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Originally posted by Grampy BobbyJesus always spoke in a manner that invokes a learning experience. For the young christians they often take scripture at face value. As you grow and mature, the same scripture you had read before will also grow in you.
The Trinity refers to three distinct supernatural persons with identical attributes and different functions in the reconciliation of mankind: God the Father planned it; Jesus Christ the Son executed it [did the work]; God the Holy Spirit empowers it. Human beings are born dichotomous [body and soul]; at the second birth [regeneration by faith in Christ] ...[text shortened]... trichotomous being] which enables the believer to be taught absolute truth from the Word of God.
So when we read of the vine and the wine skins and many other subjects, what was read and studied the first time around, will mean something totally different the next time.
It is true too with the comprehention of "we are in the image of God" .
The concepts of God's image can be endless.
In this, that we are also a trinity, we experience it every day, and may never know it. As you are a 'Grampy' , Bob. You will see it within yourself. Our heart is like a child within. And when you play with your grandchildren, the child within comes out. When you are about doing business, taxes maybe or arguing a ticket with a cop, the part of you which has authority will make itself present. This is our soul. And finally the middle ground, our conscience, this is our mind.
Jesus unofficailly teaches us that we are a trinity when he states: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind." Matt 22:37