The Mystery of the Triune God

Hello Family of God,

This message is part Three of a discussion regarding the Nature of the Triune God, and the many misinterpretations and fallacious arguments from false religions, occult, false teachers, false prophets, those in academia, and in diverse scholastic fields in the study of religion and Christianity. It is HIGHLY critical that Sacred Scripture MUST be interpreted with Sacred Scripture in order to attain Scriptural Harmony: if the perspicuity of a Biblical text cited is misinterpreted by the speaker, then it can force the interpreter to depart from the doctrinal clarity or teaching being discussed.

My spiritual sustenance is to proclaim the Gospel, Glorify God, Herald the future return of our Lord Jesus Christ for His Bride, Divine Retribution upon the wicked; upon those who persecute the children of God, Righteous Justice doled out upon the children of the Adversary (e.g., "enemies of the Gospel, persecutors of the saints") -- and to expose the wicked schemes of the adversary. Sadly, the biggest threat from the Kingdom of Darkness is found within the church visible; where clandestine messengers of Satan (e.g., "false teachers, false converts, demon possessed men and women who privily introduce damnable heresies, etc.") -- infiltrate local churches to accuse those in leadership -- in order to hinder the spreading of the True Gospel, and the uncompromising exclusivity its message (e.g., "Pastors, Elders, Deacons, etc."; cf. Num. 33:55; Acts 4:12; 2 Cor. 11:12-15; 12:7-10; 2 Pet. 2:1).

The Adversary has sown weeds (Grk. zizanion; i.e., "weeds, darnel, or tares"; e.g., "false converts; such as teens and young adults who attend their local churches merely for social gatherings, and not to be fed the Word of God") in the wheat field; while many unqualified laborers in the limelight (e.g., "Rockstar and celebrity Pastors in mega-churches") are nothing more than hirelings in the pulpit that many carnal "Christians" are enthralled by their charisma -- and they are deliberately leading the hearts of the simple astray by giving these unregenerate sinners what their fleshly heart desires -- and "sermons" that appeal more to the unregenerate (cf. Rom. 16:17-18; Phil. 3:18-19; Jude 12-13; 2 Pet. 3:13-18) -- rather than spiritual sustenance vital for their souls to save them from Eternal Wrath, and the necessity of continually being nourished with the pure milk of the Word to grow thereby (cf. Job 23:12; Ps. 1:1-2; 19:7-11; 119:16; Jer. 15:16; Matt. 4:4; 1 Pet. 2:1-2).

I. Man's Pride, and The Triune God as the ONLY Savior of mankind.
II. Golden Calves.
III. The Unique Oneness and BEING of The Triune Godhead, which belongs to Him ALONE.
IV. The Immutability of God; and why we can have Absolute Trust in His Promises because of this.
V. The Divine Providence and Absolute Sovereignty of God (Rom. 8:28).
VI. Prayers: A Direct Communication to God through Christ Jesus.
VII. Is God fair? And the True and Righteous Judgments of God (cf. Ps. 19:9).
VIII. Taking out the Trash (The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb Forever Reign Supreme).
IX. The Love of God
X. Eternal Life: Fellowship with God and the Lamb Forever.
XI. Closing Remarks with Exhortations & Encouragements.

[The Divine Providence and Absolute Sovereignty of God]:

"And [by chance] (Grk. kata sugkurian; i.e., "to turn out, just so happened") there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side." (Luke 10:31)

The above deals with a parable given by our Lord Jesus Christ, and how we are to love our neighbors as ourselves; because failure to do so is a sin of omission (cf. Gal. 6:10; Eph. 2:10; Jas. 4:17). There are no such things as coincidences for us who are in the Family of God; this is the Divine Providence of the Omniscient, Omnipresent, and Omnipotent God, who upholds ALL THINGS in Existence, and these Immutable attributes of His cannot be set apart from each other (Mal. 3:6; Rom. 8:28; Col. 1:16-1; Heb. 1:1-4; 13:8; Jas. 1:17). The word "chance" is used only six times in Holy Scripture (Heb. qara/miqreh/pegha; Grk. sugkurian/ei; cf. Deut. 22:6; 1 Sam. 6:9; 2 Sam. 1:6; Eccles. 9:11; Lk. 10:31; 1 Cor. 15:37). A better way to understand the word "chance" as used in the Bible, are two events occurring simultaneously by Divine Providence. The word [chance] used in the text cited above is a compound word (Grk. sun; i.e., "together with") -- and (Grk. kurion; i.e., "Sovereign Authority").

I will be discussing the Absolute Sovereignty of God over the Forces of the Kingdom of Darkness in the unseen realms, His Lordship over our lives in relation to our Salvation, Sanctification, and His Sovereign Control over ALL that exists here, and in the unseen realm (Lk. 10:17; Jn. 14:21; Rom. 10:9; 2 Cor. 4:5; 5:15; Gal. 2:20; Col. 1:12-17).

- God's Absolute Sovereignty/Divine Providence over Death And Life (Matt. 6:15-18; Jn. 5:24-29; Rom. 8:38-39; 1 Cor. 15:22; Rev. 1:18; 12:11)
- God's Absolute Sovereignty/Divine Providence over Evil (Matt. 8:28-32; Lk. 4:33-36; 10:17; 22:31-32; Col. 2:10-15)
- God's Absolute Sovereignty/Divine Providence over Sin in the life of those who have been born-again (Jn. 10:27-29; Rom. 8:38-39; 1 Jn. 3:9; 5:4-5; Rev. 21:6-7)
- God's Absolute Sovereignty/Divine Providence over the Unseen Realm (2 Kgs. 6:16-17; 2 Cor. 4:17-18; Col. 1:16-17; Heb. 11:1)
- God's Absolute Sovereignty/Divine Providence over History (Isa. 46:9-10-11; Joel 2:28-32; Matt. 24:14; Jn. 13:19)
- God's Absolute Sovereignty/Divine Providence over Nature (Matt. 8:24-27; Mk. 4:35-41; Rev. 16:18-21)

"Thine, O LORD is [THE GREATNESS], and [THE POWER], and [THE GLORY], and [THE VICTORY], and [THE MAJESTY]: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is [THINE]; [THINE] is the kingdom, O LORD, and [THOU ART EXALTED AS HEAD ABOVE ALL]. Both riches and honour come of [THEE], and [THOU] reignest over all; and in [THINE] hand is power and might; and in [THINE] hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all. Now therefore, our God, we thank [THEE], and praise [THY] glorious name." (1 Chronicles 29:11-13)

[God's Absolute Sovereignty/Divine Providence over Death And Life]:

"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and [THE GATES OF HELL] (Grk. pulai haidou; i.e., "synonymous of death itself") shall not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18)

"Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might [DESTROY HIM THAT HAD THE POWER OF DEATH, THAT IS, THE DEVIL]; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage." (Hebrews 2:14-15)

Although the sin of Adam brought down the human race (Gen. 2:16-17) -- it was Satan himself who introduced man to rebel against his Creator (Gen. 3:1-5) -– and the penalty resulted in both physical and spiritual death (i.e., "the first death: separation of the soul from the body, and the second death: Under the Judgment of Eternal Separation from God"). The God-Man (i.e., "Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ") entered into this world as one of His creations to save fallen man from the penalty of their sins, and rejection of His Vicarious Atonement on behalf of all sinners will result in the Wrath of God upon the one who willfully rejects the ONLY path to Salvation, and such Christ rejecters will face the burning anger of the Lord God Almighty as their tormented souls will reap the consequences for all of Eternity in Hell and the Lake of Fire (cf. Mk. 9:44-48; Jn. 3:18, 36; Heb. 2:3).

"And the man said, [THE WOMAN WHOM THOU GAVEST] to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. And the Lord God said unto the woman, What is this that thou hast done? And the woman said, [THE SERPENT BEGUILED ME], and I did eat." (Genesis 3:12-13)

The unregenerate man will make every attempt to justify his sins by shifting the BLAME on Adam (i.e., "Adam sinned, so why must I be deserving of Hell?") -- and yet this just proves that the sin nature of Adam dwells in unconverted men and women. How so? Adam blamed Eve, and placed the responsibility on her, rather than himself; and in return, Eve then blamed the serpent as the one responsible. The serpent is now the accuser of our brethren, and accuses us day and night before God (Zech. 3:1-7; Jude 9; Rev. 12:10). And now the outcome is that all are cursed, but the serpent and his seed are cursed to Eternal Fire without any possibility of redemption (cf. Gen. 3:15; Isa. 24:21; Jer. 10:11; Matt. 25:41; 2 Pet. 2:4-10; Rev. 20:10) – but thanks be to God, who has given to us His Son, so that His imputed righteousness may be credited to us (Gen. 15:6; Rom. 8:31-34; 10:3-4; 2 Cor. 5:21; Phil. 3:8-11).

"And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather [FEAR HIM] (i.e., "The Living God") which is able to [destroy both soul and body in hell]." (Matthew 10:28)

The Devil is not to be feared, nor any creature who can kill the human body. God is to be FEARED! For God has the Power to DESTROY (Grk. apollumi; i.e., "to bring to a state of utter ruin") BOTH soul and body (Grk. kai psuchen kai soma) in HELL (Grk. Gehenna; i.e., "The Eternal Lake of Fire") – and destruction is NOT annihilation, but a state of utter spiritual/physical ruin, corruption, decay, separation from God: and consists of conscious and physical torment; which will be unending and ceaseless (Mk. 9:44-48; Lk. 16:19-31; 2 Thess. 1:7-9). Jesus also referred to this Judgment as in a state of [outer darkness] – a realm of Everlasting Torment where there will be [wailing and gnashing of teeth] (i.e., "utter contempt and disdain"; cf. Dan. 12:2; Matt. 8:11-12; Acts 7:54).

"And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads. And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man. And [IN THOSE DAYS SHALL MEN SEEK DEATH, AND SHALL NOT FIND IT]; and [SHALL DESIRE TO DIE, AND DEATH SHALL FLEE FROM THEM]." (Revelation 9:3-6)

The Wrath of God upon unrepentant sinners will be so excruciating, that these men and women will even seek to take their own lives because of the degree of torment, and that will not be possible; because it is God who has the Power over Death and Life. The body that is fitted for destruction given at the resurrection of the unbelieving is a body that will continue to live on forever, but in a state of utter despair, hopelessness, and inner torment and anguish; and it will be impossible to take one's own life if one were to attempt to do so.

"It is [A FEARFUL THING] to fall into the hands of the living God." (Hebrews 10:31)

"And when I saw him, [I FELL AT HIS FEET AS DEAD]. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and [HAVE THE KEYS OF HELL AND OF DEATH]." (Revelation 1:17-18)

Continued Next post . . .

"Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you; And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with [EVERLASTING DESTRUCTION] (Grk. olethron aionion; "NOT annihilation") [FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD], and [FROM THE GLORY OF HIS POWER]; When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day." (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10)

OUTER darkness is a realm where the lost will be as FAR AWAY [FROM] the [PRESENCE] OF GOD as is Possible; where there will be absolutely NO RESTRAINT on evil, and where the children of the Devil will Forever abide in a permanent realm that is BEYOND the deepest recesses of any known darkness in this present reality. The word [Destruction] (Grk. olethron) does NOT in any way imply annihilation (i.e., "the obliteration of the soul"; cf. Gen. 2:7) -- since one cannot be FROM the PRESENCE of ANYTHING if one "ceases to exist". Darkness is often depicted as a Judgment from God against sin; this Darkness will be an Eternal separation from [the] Light, which is the Everlasting Shekinah Glory of the Triune God (cf. Exod. 10:21-23; Matt. 22:8-13; 24:29-30; 25:29-30; Mk. 15:33-34; Jude 4-13).

Our Lord Jesus Christ spoke more on Hell than He did concerning Heaven, and this was done to literally scare the Hell out of them. On the other hand, He did so to demonstrate the Greatest Act of Love He had towards lost sinners by taking the punishment for their sins on the Cross at Calvary (Jn. 15:13). One of the most disturbing scenes in the Gospel is our Lord being spat on by His own people, and hating Him without a cause, and being betrayed by one of His disciples, who considered 30 pieces of silver of more value than the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ (cf. Isa. 53:3-5; Matt. 26:67-68; Jn. 1:11; 13:18; 15:25).

"These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep. Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well. Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep. Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. And [I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, [TO THE INTENT YE MAY BELIEVE]; nevertheless let us go unto him. Jesus said unto her, [I AM THE RESURRECTION, AND THE LIFE]: he that [BELIEVETH IN ME], though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. [BELIEVEST THOU THIS?]" (John 11:11-15, 25-26)

Our Lord deliberately delayed His coming for the reason that they may believe on Him, and His Power over death and Eternal Judgment (cf. Jn. 11:25; 14:1-3; Rom. 6:23; 1 Cor 15:53-57; 1 Thess. 4:14; Heb. 2:15; Rev. 21:4). As children of our God and His Christ, we are to be [dead to sin] and [ALIVE UNTO HIM]; and no longer live our lives to the lusts of the flesh, but to the Will of God (Rom. 6:1-11; 1 Cor. 6:15-20; Gal. 2:20; 3:27; 2 Tim. 2:11-13; 1 Pet. 4:1-2). Our Lord's timing is ALWAYS perfect; especially considering the Fact that He declares the End from the Beginning, and this is also why we can rejoice that God will complete the good work He has begun in us until the day of Jesus Christ (Isa. 46:10; Phil. 1:6; 1 Thess. 3:8-13). On the other hand, we find elsewhere an unfaithful slave who is perfectly fine with his Lord delaying His Coming so that he may escape the accountability given to him by his Master to feed His flock while He is away (Matt. 24:48, 50-51; Heb. 10:24-25).

"And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come [SALVATION], and [STRENGTH], and [THE KINGDOM OF OUR GOD], and [THE POWER OF HIS CHRIST]: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. And [THEY OVERCAME HIM BY THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB], and by the word of [THEIR TESTIMONY]; and [THEY LOVED NOT THEIR LIVES UNTO THE DEATH]." (Revelation 12:10-11)

The Perfect Love of God should drive out any fear in a child of God, and this would include even death itself; so any love of the world and its system of deception is driven by the lusts of the unregenerate man or woman: who is living for the sinful desires of their unregenerate flesh and this passing world, and they are currently enemies of God. They love darkness rather than light, and these children of disobedience are under the sphere of influence and control of the prince of the power of the air, and the god of this world and its system of evil; they will never have lasting peace, but only uncertainty of where they will spend Eternity when they take their last breath. It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the Living God, and they can expect the inevitable consequences of their actions, whereby there will only be the dreadful prospect of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries of God and Christ (cf. Matt. 4:7-10; Jn. 3:19; 2 Cor. 4:3-4; Eph. 2:2-3; Col. 3:5-7; Heb. 10:26-27, 31; Jas. 4:4; 1 Jn. 2:5, 15-17; 4:12-18).

"He that loveth his life shall lose it; and [HE THAT HATETH HIS LIFE IN THIS WORLD SHALL KEEP IT UNTO LIFE ETERNAL]. If any man serve me, [LET HIM FOLLOW ME]; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour." (John 12:25-26)

Nothing temporal in this fleeting world can ever bring lasting satisfaction to our souls, and when all is said and done, how wisely will we have used our talents when we stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ? What are we doing with our time and abilities that God has given us? Although we are saved by the Grace of God Alone; we are to work out our Salvation with fear and trembling, as the Spirit helps us in His Sanctifying work in us after justification, and empowers and energizes us to live for God, and bring forth spiritual fruits and good works that God has foreordained that we walk in them (cf. Prov. 1:7 9:10; Isa. 66:1-2; Rom. 8:28-30; Eph. 2:10; Phil. 2:12-13).

"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But [LAY UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES IN HEAVEN], where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: For [WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, THERE WILL YOUR HEART BE ALSO]. The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!" (Matthew 6:19-23)

"For to me [TO LIVE IS CHRIST], and [TO DIE IS GAIN]. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you." (Philippians 1:21-24)

If we cannot live for Christ, then we cannot die for Christ. If we have a fear of death, then we do not Love Jesus Christ more than our own life; because the Christian life involves dedication to Him on a daily basis, and we are to take up our Cross daily, and deny ourselves at all costs; otherwise, we are not worthy to be His disciple. This includes dying for the sake of the Gospel as well if necessary, and letting go of our sinful past by separating ourselves from this passing world and its lusts (Mk. 4:18-19; Lk. 9:23; Rom. 6:1-4; 12:1-2; Gal. 2:20; 1 Pet. 2:24).

"He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and [HE THAT LOSETH HIS LIFE FOR MY SAKE SHALL FIND IT]. He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me." (Matthew 10:37-39)

God Bless!