So....there are some things I don't understand

Posted by Sedruce at 2:41am Oct 19 '07
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and I think a dialogue about them would be good, to help me and anyone else who is confused about them.

I was looking up information on the church across the street from where I live and it's brought up a few questions for me.

One of which...I don't understand the concept of The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. This is from the church's website: "There is one God who is the Creator and Ruler of all creation who has eternally existed in three co-eternal, co-equal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each is distinct in person and function, but one in essence."

It goes on:

2. ABOUT GOD THE FATHER

God the Father is the first person of the Trinity - creator, planner, and ruler of all, As creator He is the Father of every family in heaven and on earth, as planner He is the Father of all those who have put their trust in Him, as ruler He is the Father that lovingly cares for His children.

Ephesians 3:14-15; Romans 8:15-17; James 1:17



3. ABOUT JESUS CHRIST

Jesus Christ is the both the Son of God, equal with the Father and the virgin-born Son of man. He led a sinless life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins by dying upon a cross. He rose three days later to demonstrate His power over sin and death and as a declaration that Jesus truly was the Son of God. He ascended to heaven's glory and will return again someday to earth to establish His earthly kingdom and reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:14-18; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:4; Acts 1:11; Revelation 20: 15.



4. ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit is God, equal to the Father and the Son. The Holy Spirit is present in the world to make us aware of our need for Jesus Christ. He comes to live within those who have placed their trust in Jesus the moment they believe and seals their eternal destiny. He provides the Christian with power for daily living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. He also gives every believer a spiritual gift for service within the church. As Christians we seek to live under His control daily.

2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:2-14; 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 3:16; Ephesians 1:13,14; Galatians 5:25.


(by the way, just to be clear, this is from a page about what the church believes, written by members of the church--also to be clear, this church is a Baptist church)

I'm...just confused. I don't understand this concept. Is God all three of these?



Also, as long as I'm asking questions, as I mentioned, this is a Baptist church that I'm looking at. What is it to be baptized by Immersion? What is baptism meant to represent? I know some history about John the Baptist, but I don't understand the origins nor the why.



...I think for now that's all I'll ask. There are some other things I'd like to have conversations about, but this should get things rolling, mehopes. :)
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