Glory of the Trinity
Understanding the Trinity is crucial in comprehending God's nature and His relationship with humanity, allowing us to know Him personally.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the profound truth of the Trinity, expressing that his deepening understanding of the Bible reinforces his belief in the triune God. He reflects on the seraphim's worship in Isaiah's vision, pondering why past saints did not recognize the Trinity from their chorus of 'Holy! Holy! Holy!' Tozer identifies himself as a trinitarian, affirming the roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in creation and worship. He highlights Isaiah's awe in witnessing the King of glory, illustrating that true knowledge of God comes from a willing spirit. Ultimately, Tozer encourages believers to seek a personal relationship with God, leading to a confident declaration of faith.
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The more I read my Bible, the more I believe in the triune God! With the prophet Isaiah, I am stirred by the vision of the heavenly creatures, the seraphim around the throne of God, engrossed in their worship and praise. I have often wondered why the rabbis and saints and hymnists of the olden times did not come to the knowledge of the Trinity just from the seraphims' chorus: "Holy! Holy! Holy!" I am a trinitarian-I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Father, begotten of Him before all ages. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified.
Isaiah was an astonished man.
He could only manage this witness: "Mine eyes have seen the King!,, Only the King of glory can reveal Himself to the willing spirit of a man, so that an Isaiah or any other man or woman, can say with humility but with assurance, "I know Him!"
Sermon Outline
- The Trinity Revealed in Scripture
- The Trinity as Revealed in the Bible
- Personal Knowledge of God
- The Role of the Willing Spirit
- The Assurance of Knowing God
- The Holy Spirit as Giver of Life
Key Quotes
“The more I read my Bible, the more I believe in the triune God!” — A.W. Tozer
“Only the King of glory can reveal Himself to the willing spirit of a man, so that an Isaiah or any other man or woman, can say with humility but with assurance, 'I know Him!'” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We must have a willing spirit to know God personally and say with assurance, 'I know Him!'
- Understanding the Trinity is essential in comprehending God's nature and His relationship with humanity.
- Personal knowledge of God is possible through a humble heart and a willing spirit.