
As we embark upon a new series exploring the person and work of the Holy Spirit, Jamie starts with a talk entitled ‘Understanding the Trinity’. The term Trinity does not appear in the Bible, yet throughout the Old and new Testaments the Bible shows us that while there is only one God, God is the Father, God is the Son and God is the Holy Spirit. Jamie shares that there are a number of analogies that can be used to help explain the concept of the trinity, some are helpful, some are not, most however fail to convey the vital living relationship that exists between Father, Son and Spirit. He goes on to share how the early church fathers used the term ‘perichorisis’ to describe how the Trinity is an eternal dance of the Father, Son and Spirit sharing mutual love, honour, happiness, joy and respect. We are invited to join in with the dance to explore the beauty and wonder that is the triune God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. That is why God sent His Son to die on the cross and His Holy Spirit to fill us and live within us.