Much confusion exists in the minds of God’s people
concerning the Trinity of heaven, the Father, the Son, and the Spirit. Some
believe that they are three aspects of just one Person. This they illustrate by
speaking of the sun as having light, heat and power. Others think that there is
only one Person who is God, and that Person is the Lord Jesus, and that no
other Person will be seen on the Throne in heaven but the Son. There are others
who believe that God is a Person who manifests Himself sometimes as Jesus, and
sometimes as the Spirit, and eventually as the Father.
Dr. Bickersteth has presented in a wonderful way a multitude of
Scripture texts which correct the thinking, and make clear the true nature of
the Trinity. In some cases he presents in parallel columns that which is said
of each separate Person of the Trinity, so that it may be clearly seen that
there are three distinct and definite Persons who are in this holy Trinity, and
whom we call the God-head. He finds the truth concerning the Trinity in many
passages of the Old Testament, which otherwise would be most difficult to
understand. He has carefully presented the various attributes and activities of
each Person of the heavenly Trinity, so that the mind will not be confused when
reading these passages.
Bible students will find a wealth of information and inspiration
in this volume, for each Person of the Trinity is presented in clear,
unmistakable terms for our hearts’ affections. He especially stresses the fact
that the term “God” refers to each Person of the Trinity, and does not always
refer to the Father. He shows that the word “Lord” applies to each Person of
the Trinity, and not just to the Savior. In many passages where the text does
not clearly reveal which Person of the Trinity is under consideration, the
author shows without question the answer to this perplexity
We are constantly on the alert for a better knowledge of each of
the Persons of the Godhead, so that these revelations will fill the heart with
worship, praise and thanksgiving. The added information given us by Dr.
Bickersteth in this volume will greatly add to our own efficiency in service,
and holiness of living while ministering to others.
This book has had that effect in my own heart and life. As you
read this marvelous unfolding of the personality of each of these great Three
you will be led to worship God as you never did before.
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