I am not sure why certain Christian communities fight so hard against the doctrine of the Trinity. There must be something in its understanding that the devil wants to keep us from. The Trinity is revealed clearly from Scripture. Hebrews chapter 1 is a prime example. It does not attempt to define the Trinity philosophically; instead, it reveals God as He has introduced Himself in scripture. God is the one who came up with this idea. Just because we can’t wrap our heads around it doesn’t change the fact that the idea of the Trinity came from God the Father.
In Hebrews 1, we encounter God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Each is clearly distinguished. Each is fully divine. They operate in perfect unity.
God The Father: As Supreme
Hebrews opens with a declaration that sets the framework for everything that follows:
“God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son…” (Hebrews 1:1–2)
Here, God the Father is presented as the initiator of revelation. He is a God who speaks to His people. Throughout Israel’s history, He spoke through prophets— “In many ways.”
This establishes the Father as personal, intentional, and relational. He is committed to communicating and communing with His creation
God The Son: The Full Expression of God.
Hebrews presents the Son as:
• Heir of all things
• Creator of the worlds
• The radiance of God’s glory
• The exact representation of God’s being
• The sustainer of all things
• The one who purged sins
• The enthroned King
The most striking declaration comes when the Father speaks directly of the Son: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever.” (Hebrews 1:8)
The Father calls the Son God.
This is not metaphorical language. It is a clear affirmation of the Son’s full deity. The Son is not created. He is not “less than.” He is not a secondary divine being. He is eternally God, sharing the same essence as the Father, yet distinct in person.
This establishes the second Person of the Trinity: God the Son.
God The Holy Spirit: As the Revealer
Hebrews does not provide a formal introduction of the Holy Spirit. However, the Spirit is unmistakably present. The Spirit acts as the divine voice behind the text.
Later in the letter, we read: “As the Holy Spirit says…” (Hebrews 3:7)
The Holy Spirit is the one who:
- Inspires Scripture
- Testifies of the Son
- Lives inside believers
- Empowers us to live a Christian life
The Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force or an outside influence. He is living inside believers. He speaks to us. He bears witness to the truth. He influences us in a way that always points to and bears witness to God. He reveals Christ in us, the hope of glory.
Colossians 1:27 To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.
The Holy Spirit living inside believers is an amazing mystery that reveals God to the world. The word “glory” in this passage refers to any revealed attribute of God. It brings glory and attention to Him. It makes Him seen and known.
God placed the Holy Spirit within man in the hope of making Himself seen and known to others. When we yield to the Spirit of God’s influence, we make Him seen and known to the world.
This establishes the third Person of the Trinity: God the Holy Spirit, fully divine, fully personal. And now, fully a part of you and I.
3 Distinct Persons, One God.
Hebrews 1 does not divide God into parts, nor does it confuse the persons. What it reveals is this: They are distinct in three persons, yet completely united as One. This is the heart of the Trinitarian faith.
Why does the Trinity Matter?
The Trinity is not an abstract doctrine. As you can see, it is deeply rooted in scripture. It is essential in understanding our identity IN Christ.
Hebrews chapter 1 does not attempt to explain God exhaustively. Instead, it reveals God in a beautiful mystery. The Trinity is not a puzzle to be solved or a topic to be argued over. It is a reality to be accepted. We should understand it to the best of our ability, and accept the rest by faith.
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