The Trinity: A Model for Partnership in Christian Missions

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Daniel Dow 25/01/2021

The purpose of this paper is to examine the Holy Trinity in terms of being a model for work and relationships in Christian missions today. The paper will begin with an introduction to the doctrine of the Trinity. From there, it will proceed to examine three aspects of the Trinity: 

  1. The distinct roles of the Three-in-One,
  2. How the persons of the Godhead relate to one another, and
  3. Examples of the One-in-Three working on behalf of mankind.

A section on how to apply these truths in the context of Christian missions will also be presented.

  1. Each member of the Three-in-one Godhead plays a unique role and function within the God-head.
  2. Similarly, each human member of the Church also serves an essential function within the Body for which they have been uniquely gifted and shaped by God.
  3. The interactions between God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit serve as a model for us today as we interact and partner with the Godhead and each other.
  1.  Enoch Wan and Kevin P. Penman. The Trinity: A Model for Partnership in Christian Missions. Published in GlobalMissiology.org. Vol. 3 No. 7. April 1, 2010.
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