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I. The biblical basis for the Trinity (Erickson, p. 97) 1 A. God is ONE.

1. The unity of God is witnessed to in the Decalogue (i.e., the Ten Commandments), Exodus 20:2-4. a. The first commandment, Exodus 20:2-3. b. The second commandment, Exodus 20:4. 2. The unity of God is testified in the Shema of Deuteronomy 6, (the Great Commandment of Jesus), Deuteronomy 6:4. 3. The Old Testament witness a. Nehemiah 9:6

b. Isaiah 42:8 c. Isaiah 43:10 d. Isaiah 44:6, 8 e. Isaiah 45:6, 21-22 f. Isaiah 46:9 g. Zechariah 14:9 4. The New Testament Witness a. James 2:19 b. Mark 12:29-32

c. John 5:44 d. John 17:3 e. 1 Corinthians 8:4, 6

f. Ephesians 4:5-6 g. 1 Timothy 2:5

1 All references to Erickson in this outline refer to: Millard J. Erickson, Introducing Christian Doctrine. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1992.