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P i c t u r i n g T h e o l o g y

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