God the Father, Mentor's Guide, MG06

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G O D T H E F A T H E R

God’s Three-In-Oneness: The Trinity (continued)

B. The search for analogies of the Trinity

1. Analogies from physical nature

a. The egg: yolk, white, and shell

b. Water: solid, liquid, and vaporous form

c. Suggestive not persuasive

2. Analogies from human personality: Augustine and De trinitate

a. The analogy of the individual human self-conscious personality: self-referential thinking

b. The analogy of interpersonal human relations: twins

C. Implications of the Doctrine of the Trinity

1. Know God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

2. Worship God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

3. Pray to God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

4. Obey God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

5. Imitate God: Live in love, affection, and community