A Catechism for Boys & Girls

Question 7: In how many persons does God exist?

Answer: In three persons.

SCRIPTURAL BASIS

  • Matthew 3:16–17

  • John 5:23

  • John 10:30

  • John 14:9–10

  • John 15:26

  • John 16:13–15

  • 1 John 5:20

  • Revelation 1:1-5

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

1. It distinguishes our God from other gods.

2. He is one God in three persons and is eternally sufficient, eternally loving, and eternally gracious.

3. He is eternally united. He is not three gods, but one God in three persons (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

4. Is this confusing? (Yes, it is even confusing for adults!)

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How Many Persons are There in God by New City Catecism
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Questions and answers from A Catechism for Boys and Girls by Erroll Hulse from Chapel Library.