The Trinity - Proven through Scripture, Given to us Directly from God

The Trinity

The idea that "Jesus never said he was God" is a common point of discussion, often supported by the scripture that acknowledges Jesus's Father as God. There is also the inclusion of the Holy Spirit and how the Holy Spirit is included as part of what is commonly referred to as the TRINITY. This leads to questions about whether God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are separate entities or parts of a single divine person. I found myself grappling with this issue while engaging in a spirited debate in a group of Apologists dedicated to defending the faith.

As the debate unfolded, I couldn't help but wonder how we arrived at this point of contention. Was it rooted in doctrine or a theological interpretation that challenged the concept of the Trinity? This question persisted in my thoughts and urged me to seek answers.

During this discussion, I found myself in a passionate exchange with a Jehovah's witness who held the belief that Jesus was not in union with God or the Holy Spirit. He cited certain obscure verses that he believed supported the idea that Jesus was the angel, Michael. This perspective left me intrigued and wanting to delve deeper into this unique concept.

In response, I turned to prayer, seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit as I immersed myself in the scriptures. My request was not for specific rebuttals but for a deeper understanding and insight into the word of God, as I aimed to unravel these theological complexities. 

I do realize that I am going into this with the perspective and presupposition that the Trinity is real and my reasoning for disclosing this is that, while I have this belief personally, the understandings and interpretations have a basis in the individual who is providing the interpretations and can be influenced by personal beliefs and presuppositions. The two elements that I attempted to employ were biblical exegesis and biblical hermeneutics. 

Biblical exegesis is the actual interpretation of the sacred book, the bringing out of its meaning; hermeneutics is the study and establishment of the principles by which it is to be interpreted. By employing these concepts, I attempted to focus on the wording and the conclusory aspect of verses that are presented as a means to come to a final answer. 

After about two weeks of contemplation, a moment of clarity emerged while I was reading within the Gospel of Matthew. It led me to explore and gather a multitude of scriptures that bolster the belief in Jesus as an integral part of the Trinity.

To begin, let's establish what the Trinity means. From a Christian standpoint, it represents the fusion of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit within one divine person. Encyclopedia Britannica offers a definition that aligns with this perspective: "The unity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as three persons in one Godhead" (source: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Trinity-Christianity).

In this exploration, I aim to present a comprehensive array of scriptures that uphold this theological doctrine and illuminate how Jesus Himself, as well as others, allude to this unique connection and relationship among the divine entities.

One of the first scriptures which provides for the relationship of all is found in the New Testament Gospel of Matthew in verse 28:19 - "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,"

The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit. To further explore this, I have found a series of questions that need to be answered to attempt to support the Trinity doctrine. 

The simple questions are. 

QUESTION 1. What powers does Jesus possess?

QUESTION 2. What is the Kingdom of Heaven?

QUESTION 3. Is Jesus the King of the Kingdom?

QUESTION 4. Can Jesus change God's law?

QUESTION 5. Is Jesus the arch angel Michael?

QUESTION 6. Does Jesus control the angels?

QUESTION 7. Who does Jesus say he is?

QUESTION 8. Is the Lord, God?

QUESTION 9. Can Jesus judge?

QUESTION 10. Should we follow Jesus?

I follow this with a discussion on the Holy Spirit and then an answer to the question "what is the Trinity"?

QUESTION 1. 

1. What can Jesus do? Is what Jesus can do the same or more than God? 

Jesus performs some miraculous things, and they seem very similar to things that God would only have the power to do. God is an omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent person. with the simple definitions as knowing everything, being able to be everywhere, having unlimited powers or capabilities. God created time, the universe, man and all living things.

Jesus has done the following. Cite verses for each power listed here created things, controls the environment, control the Holy Spirit, cast out demons, judged people, raised people from the dead, predicted the future, healed people by touch and by speaking that they be healed, even resurrected people by saying it is so. Jesus being the embodiment of a Human was given all power from his Father God, as is indicated in this verse from Matthew 28:18 - "“All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth." It sure seems that Jesus had been given all the same qualities as his father held. Does this mean that Jesus and God were one? I think there is more that needs to be reviewed, But Jesus had the same characteristics and were given them by his Father, God. 

Conclusion: Jesus has similar capabilities as God has, additionally there is confirmation that Jesus received his capabilities from his Father, not just on Earth but also in Heaven. 

What about Heaven, or the Kingdom of God? Kingdom infers that a king rules over it, If the Kingdom is God’s, then it is inferred that God is the King of the Kingdom. But does scripture support that? The quick answer is yes. The interesting answer is the phrase "Kingdom of God" is only found in the New Testament. The phrase "Kingdom of the Lords" is found in I and II Chronicles. 

• I Chronicles 28:5 - "And of all my sons (for the Lord has given me many sons) He has chosen my son Solomon to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel."
• II Chronicles 13:8 - "And now you think to withstand the kingdom of the Lord, which is in the hand of the sons of David; and you are a great multitude, and with you are the gold calves which Jeroboam made for you as gods."

Each of these describe where God lives and would be considered the King of the described Kingdoms. At least that is what I can see from the comments that are made throughout the Bible regarding the Kingdoms mentioned supporting verses. Which brings me to Question #2. 

 QUESTION 2. 

2. Is the Kingdom of God, Heaven? Whose Kingdom, is it? Gods, or Jesus? (Kingdom infers a KING that rules it and who is that?

• Psalms 22:28 - "The Lord has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules overall."
• Psalms 103:19 - “For the kingdom is the Lord ’s, And He rules over the nations."
• Matthew 3:2 - "and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!"”

These seem to establish there is a Kingdom and there are three different names, but are they all the same place? This has been studied and interpreted and there are some who think they may be considered different places, however this verse by Jesus seems to use the terms synonymously as the same place. 

• Matthew 3:2 - "and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!”"
• Matthew 19:23-24 - "23Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”"

Let’s look at some accounts from the different Gospel writers that reference the same place using the different terms. 

• Matthew 11:11- "11“Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. "
• Luke 7:28 - "For I say to you, among those born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”"

Or this reference. 

• Matthew 13:11 - "He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given."
• Mark 4:11 - "And He said to them, “To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God; but to those who are outside, all things come in parables,"
• Luke 8:10 - "And He said, “To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is given in parables, that ‘Seeing they may not see,
  And hearing they may not understand.’"

The use of the different wording is indicative of the identification of the same object from a different perspective, not necessarily a different place with different names. 

Conclusion: Heaven is referred to as the Kingdom of God, The Kingdom of the Lord, and The Kingdom of Heaven. Each refers to the same place and indicate that there is a Kingdom and has a proper King. These Scriptures are used to identify the Kingdom and not necessarily who the King of that Kingdom is. 

In this next section I ask who the king of the identified Kingdoms is above. It seems an easy answer the problem is that we can assume that it is God and I do believe it is God, but I also believe in the Trinity which means Jesus as part of the Godhead should rightly be able to claim kingship of the Kingdom of God. However, if someone does not believe that Jesus is part of the Trinity then Jesus is an individual and if he claimed ownership of the Kingdom of Heaven would it still be God's kingdom, with Jesus as the King?

QUESTION 3. 

3. If Jesus professes to own the Kingdom of God, can Jesus claim God's Kingdom as his own? 

• Matthew 13:41 - "The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, " - Jesus claims ownership of "His" kingdom and will direct "His" angles to remove those who are sinful. This may spawn an additional question about, "what kingdom" and some may argue that Jesus is speaking of the Millennial Kingdom, however that does not coincide with the authority Jesus was given in Matthew 28:18, which meant over both Kingdoms, not a separate 1,000-year reign which has sometimes been referred to as a Kingdom as is eluded to in Revelation 20:4. But in the earthly and heavenly Kingdom's of God. Jesus being fully divine and fully human allowed him to rule both Kingdoms of God. Using Scriptural reference to specific Kingdoms, can we then assume that this verse means an eluded to Kingdom when Jesus specifically calls it a Kingdom, and removing Sin from it is what "His" angels would be doing. Also, while this is spoken of in a future tense reference it is talking about something that would happen, presently and not during the revelation of the future 1,000-year reign. Additionally, the eluded to kingdom does not seem to have Sin within it that would need to be removed, therefore its characteristic seems consistent with the Earthly Kingdom that Jesus rules, and before the revelation 1,000-year kingdom comes. Another piece of this is that the revelation of the 1,000-year reign of Jesus was not something that was a regular part of the understanding or teaching of Jesus to His Disciples or to others who he taught or preached. 
• Matthew 16:28 - "“Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”" - Jesus says that some will not believe until Jesus comes in "His" kingdom. This could indicate the 1,000-year kingdom, but again, that is not called a kingdom, and only the others are called the Kingdoms as above. 
• Matthew 19:26 - "“But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”" - Jesus is saying with God all things are possible. He specifically does not say “My Father”. Why? The following statement shows that the disciples believed that Jesus was either God or had the same power to grant them things in the kingdom of God. 
• Matthew 19:27 - "“Then Peter answered and said to Him, “See, we have left all and followed You. Therefore what shall we have?”" - Peter asks what they will receive he does not ask “What will God give us”. Because he believes It’s Jesus kingdom. This is reaffirmed that it is not the 1,000-year reign of Jesus, but when he sits on His throne, which is shown in the next verse.
• Matthew 19:28 - "So Jesus said to them, “Assuredly I say to you, that in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. " - Some may say that Jesus uses the term "His" to mean God's throne, but you can see it is clarified that he equates the throne to the throne Jesus sits on and those who followed him will "also" sit. The language of this verse leads you to understand that it is "Jesus' throne, and others that followed Him will be rewarded also. 
• Matthew 20:21 - "And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the left, in Your kingdom.”" - This is Zebedee's wife the mother of James and John who believes that Jesus had his own kingdom? and she called it Jesus' Kingdom? This is another verification that the revelation of the 1,000-year reign of Jesus was not yet known, and she expects it to happen soon. There is some consideration to be given to the concept among those of the time of Jesus that they believed in Jesus as the coming King of Israel and therefore she may be alluding to that earthly Kingdom and not something of the Kingdom of Heaven or of the Kingdom of God. 

Conclusion: There is a Kingdom it is not the same as the 1,000-year reign of Jesus since most of the conversations center around the present real place. While we can conclude that Jesus professes to control the Kingdom, we can say it is either the Kingdom of God, or the Kingdom of Heaven, and in these scriptures, it seems to confirm that those Kingdom's are one and the same.

QUESTION 4. 

4. Can Jesus make Laws from God? Can Jesus Change God's Law?

The Law was given to mankind from God, the Lord God. This is supported by Isaiah and is professed in Exodus, where Moses received the Laws from God personally. 

• Isaiah 33:22 - "(For the Lord is our Judge, The Lord is our Lawgiver, The Lord is our King; He will save us);" - This is an Important verse because it provides confirmation that God was given the title "The Lord" which is in line with the Hebrew, One God concept and belief. But it is important to note that if this was believed then they would say there is NO OTHER LORD. NO OTHER GOD. Meaning God is ONE and he is the author of the Law. 
• Exodus 19:3 - "And Moses went up to God, and the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the children of Israel:" - this is an Important verse because it defines the person of God, and confirms the title "The Lord". Why is this Important? Because God holds the title and if there is one God, then only God would be called the Lord, therefore no other can have this title from the Hebrew faith. Bestowing this Title on another would be blasphemous.
• Exodus 20:2 - "“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage." - This is also important because it is GOD Himself Identifying Himself as Lord. This starts the giving of the law to the people of Israel and clearly establishes an Understanding that God is One and his Title is Lord. And then immediately goes into the First Commandment, of Exodus 20:3 - "“You shall have no other gods before Me." which says in effect that the people should call no one else God and would infer that they shouldn't call anyone else Lord. 

Given this we can now see that it is God's Law, and because it is God's law is it then possible for anyone to change it? It seems that the only person who could change, or even modify it would be God himself. But this leads to What can Jesus do with the law? Remember he was given "authority over all of Heaven and the Earth", but does that include God's laws?

• Matthew 22:40 - "On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”" - Jesus clearly understands the law. 
• Matthew 26:28 - "For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins." - Jesus makes a new covenant, whether he designated it or not it is the first mention of a New Covenant and Jesus is the one who designated it. Does this indicate Jesus can make new laws? or is it just a revelation of a New Law from God, being given to Israel. 
• Mark 2:28 - "Therefore the Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath.”" The Sabbath is one of the 10 Commandments, so does this infer that Jesus can circumvent the Law given by God? It seems so, as he also is taking the Title of Lord of the Sabbath, the Sabbath being a day set aside by God. As seen in Exodus 20:10 - "but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female servant, nor your cattle," God specifically makes it His day, "...is the Sabbath of the Lord your God." If Jesus is claiming to be Lord of the Sabbath, then he is saying he is one with God. 

Conclusion: God gave man Laws, God designated himself as Lord, Jesus can make new Laws, and Jesus can designate himself as the Lawgiver, through taking control of the Day Specifically Designated for God, by God. This is a very powerful set of verses that show Jesus is Lord, God is Lord, Jesus and God are ONE!

QUESTION 5. 

5. Is Jesus the arch angel Michael? God is the Creator, did he Create Jesus? Did he Create the Angels? Is Jesus an Angel? If Jesus was an Angel, could he Claim to Own the Kingdom of God?

This is a part of the Jehovah Witness Doctrine that Jesus is the Angel Michael. The Jehovah Witnesses that I have spoken to have given these Bible Verses to claim it "says so in the Bible". Here are the verses they claim. Notice in them the "jump to conclusion" without the review of the language used. 

• I Thessalonias 4:16 - "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God." - Let’s break this down, "the Lord Himself", which we already know from the previous verses above in Isaiah, and Exodus that GOD claims the Title of Lord. Next "with the voice of an Archangel", which implies only that his voice would sound like an Archangel. The other important note here is the word "an" which infers a singular title, and the element of the phrase denotes the possessive of the Archangel's voice, meaning that the Archangel has a voice and this sounds like it. However the Jehovah Witnesses are claiming that The Lord, who we know is GOD, has a Specific Voice of an Archangel. This is where they say that there is only one Archangel and that is Michael. As indicated in Jude 1:9 - "Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said,” - This is an interesting take since it says that Michael contended with Satan for Moses body. Which to suppose that Michael, is Jesus Christ, then Jesus Christ would have to be a physical Angel, that would contend with Satan and by the fact that Michael is "contending" with Satan it would mean that Michael did not have power over Satan, since Satan and Michael were both Angels. What we do know is that Jesus Commanded Angels, and he was stronger than Satan and Jesus had ALL AUTHORITY on Earth and Heaven. (Matthew 28:18). Whether or not Moses's body went to Heaven is not indicated in Scripture, what we do know is that Moses Spirit went to Heaven and was seen again during the transfiguration of Jesus which is testified to in (Luke 9:30)
  
  Another thing to note is that if Jesus was Michael and "contending with Satan" then He would already know Satan, however this would also be true in the opposite, Satan would already know Jesus. For the assumption to be made that Michael is Jesus, then both Statements would need to be True. 
  Hypothesis, If Jesus was Michael the Archangel, and had previously met Satan, then Satan would know Jesus. The outcome of this would be Jesus Knows Satan & Satan Knows Jesus. If either of these are false, then Jesus is not the Archangel Michael.
  1. Jesus knows Satan, True. (Scripture below)
  2. Satan knows Jesús, False. (Scripture below)

The first assumption that "Jesus knows Satan" is true and can be true regardless of whether there was a meeting with Satan about the body of Moses. 

JESUS KNEW SATAN

• Luke 10:18 - "And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven." - This would mean that Jesus Recognize who Satan was and could Identify him. Jesus Knew Satan. 
• John 13:27 - "Now after the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, “What you do, do quickly.”", Jesus knew that Satan entered Judas and knew already what Satan wanted Judas to do. Jesus Knew Satan. 

SATAN DID NOT KNOW JESUS

• Matthew 4:3 - "Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”" - Satan wasn't just Tempting Jesus, he was trying to determine if he was in fact the Son of God, Satan was testing him. Some may say Satan did know Jesus, but if he did know him then he would also still be testing him. So, this verse does not prove definitively that Satan did or did not know Jesus what it does prove is Satan was not sure if Jesus was the Son of God. 
• Matthew 4:7 - "Jesus said to him, “It is written again, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’”" - Jesus makes a statement here that could be heard as Jesus saying he is the Lord your God! If he wasn't saying that then it is difficult to say that Jesus Lied to the Devil, or that Jesus was trying to tell Satan that he was God. However, from the next verse Mathew 4:10 you can see again he rebukes the Devil, by citing that you should only worship God. Satan does not recognize Jesus and is still unsure of who he is.
• Matthew 4:10 - "Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’”" - These are the primary interactions directly with Satan and Jesus and as you can see Satan, still was not sure who Jesus was, so he tested him. But this verse also can be used as another definitive statement by Jesus that he knew exactly who Satan is. 

 Another interesting note which is directly from the Jehovah's Witness Website is the following "deduction" of logic...."Since God’s Word nowhere indicates that there are two armies of faithful angels in heaven​—one headed by Michael, and one headed by Jesus—​it is logical to conclude that Michael is none other than Jesus Christ in his heavenly role.". 

• It makes two statements here and says that Michael leads Angels, and Jesus Leads Angels. But nowhere in the Bible does it say that Jesus was leading another Army of Angels.
• Jehovah Witnesses in this statement are referencing these two pieces of Scripture. 
• Revelation 12:7 - "And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought,"
• Revelation 19:14-16 - "14And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. 15Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 16And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written:

KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS."

• If we look at Revelation 12:7, indeed Michael Led His Angels.
• If we look at Revelation 19 14-16, "The King of Kings, Lord of Lords" led the "Armies of Heaven". 
• Therefore, the LOGICAL CONCLUSION from this is Only that Michael had Angels who were Soldiers in the War, and God/Jesus was the one in charge of Armies which resided in Heaven. 

In the tempting story of Jesus Christ, the "Tempter" who is Identified as the "devil" when he asks Jesus two times directly if he is the "Son of God". This is a strong indication that the "devil" does not know who Jesus is. However, when Jesus rebukes the devil as "Satan", the devil departs from him. This is gives us the knowledge that Jesus knows who Satan is. Also, it tells us that Jesus has power over Satan, since Jesus commanded Satan to leave and he left. 

    This spawns a question. How did Jesus know Satan?

The answer to this is that Jesus having the knowledge and understanding that was just revealed to him during his Baptism from John, when the Spirit descended upon him provided him with a clear understanding of the intent of his Father as well as knowledge and understanding of the World, and who the ruler of the world is. 

    This interaction shows the lack of knowledge of Satan and the abundance of knowledge of Jesus, including the knowledge of who Satan is without having to be introduced. What is shown in this is Satan never does get the proof that Jesus is the Son of God from Jesus as he tries, and he is commanded by Jesus to leave him. 

Lastly, does the Bible say definitively who Jesus is and if Jesus was Michael the Archangel shouldn't he know this?

• Matthew 13:39 - "The enemy who sowed them is the devil, the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels." - This statement and the use of the term angels, seems infer that Jesus knows who the angels are. It does not definitively say he is or is not  an angel but He definitely knows who they are.  
• Matthew 13:41 - "The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, " - In this Statement Jesus identifies that the "Son of Man" will send out his Angels, which indicates that the Son of Man can control Angels and has his own Angels to control. Jesus still does not identify who He is. 
• John 10:30 - "I and My Father are one.”" - The wording here seems to indicate that Jesus and God are the same, but because he specifically denotes "I and My Father" as two distinct people, it could be interpreted as the same entity in different persons. This is a strong verse to show that Jesus is one with God, helping to set the concept of the God Head and it clearly identifies God as Jesus's Father, making Jesus the Son of God. Which would indicate that Jesus is not an Angel. 
• John 8:54 - "Jesus answered, “If I honor Myself, my honor is nothing. It is My Father who honors Me, of whom you say that He is your God." - Here Jesus again Identifies who His Father is, and that His Father would be Identified as their God. The use of these words is specific because, His Father is their God, which is clearly framed in the sentence using the words "your God".
• John 8:58 - "Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.”" - this verse is often used to show the relation to God as "I AM", which prompted a response from the people who were around him to want to stone him to death. 

Initially, Satan may not know Michael, but he spoke with Michael, he saw Michael, Satan was an angel and therefore would have to know Michael as an angel as well. Also, with Michael being the only arch angel identified, then Michael would be a prominent angel, so he would have had knowledge of Satan's fall. In any future interaction Satan would have had experience in dealing with Michael and would recognize Michael, Satan knows Michael and probably had known him. 

Initially Satan had heard of Jesus, he spoke with Jesus, he saw Jesus, he tested Jesus trying to prove that Jesus was the Son of God. Jesus did not tell Satan he was the Son of God. Jesus never provided who he was to Satan and Satan did not recognize Jesus. Satan did not know Jesus when he met him, nor did he recognize him as someone he previously had met.

Conclusion: Jesus is the Son of God, Jesus Himself Identifies himself as such. Jesus is not an Angel. Satan did not know who Jesus was and continued to test him and gave up. Scripture supports that Jesus was the Son of God, it does not support any conclusion that Jesus was Michael, unless you make a wild assumption based on Scripture that clearly can be interpreted in other ways. Satan as an eyewitness of Michael does not see Jesus as Michael.

QUESTION 6. 

6. Does God control the angels? Can Jesus control the angels? Is Jesus greater than the angels. 

In the previous section I explored if Jesus was an angel. I concluded that he was not an angel but the Son of God. However, I believe he could control Angels, and he was definitely much more powerful than angels were. 

• Matthew 24:30-31 - "Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other." - Jesus says that he will send "His" angels to gather the Elect. This infers two things 1. Jesus has Angels of his own (or because Jesus and God are one entity His Angels are God's Angels) 2. Jesus can tell them what to do, Jesus can control them. 
• Matthew 13:41 - "The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all things that offend, and those who practice lawlessness, " - this was referenced previously but in the context of this question it further supports that Jesus has angels. 

Conclusion: Jesus has angels, Jesus can control angels, since Jesus can control angels, he has authority over them. 

QUESTION 7. 

7. What does Jesus say about Himself, does he call himself God?

Previously I covered what Jesus calls Himself, but these are really where Jesus uses exact terms and does not explore the inferred meaning in something that He says or the statements that He makes regarding God, Heaven, or other things that Jesus is commenting on. The verses here can be left to interpretation, but I am attempting to determine the inference from logical conclusion. What is important to understand for these is that the inferences made are a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning. For each I will attempt to point out the "evidence" presented and then the "reasoning" used to conclude. 

• Matthew 21:3 - "And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and immediately he will send them.”" - To me this is the most definitive place that Jesus refers to himself as The Lord. This is explored more in depth in the next question which is Who is the Lord? Is The Lord God?
• Matthew 16:18 - "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and" - Jesus claiming that the church is His. The church is the believers in Christ who are meant to worship God. Evidence, Jesus claims the church as his, therefore it is the believers who are meant to worship God. The inference is that Jesus wants people to worship God and he is there to establish that ability. 
• Matthew 16:24 - "Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me." - Jesus says to follow Him. He does not say follow my Father, or follow God, He specifically says to follow him. Evidence, Jesus wants people to follow him. This either means to follow in his ways and use Jesus as an example of how to follow God or he means to follow Him since He is in fact a personification of one aspect of the God Head. By saying this depending on who would hear this it could be considered that Jesus wants people to worship him. Which through the reasoning of the wording and the other context of Jesus actions we can conclude that it is not to worship Him but to do as Jesus does. 

·                     Matthew 19:21 - "Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”" - Shouldn’t Jesus be saying follow God? The wording Jesus uses is consistent with pushing the Jewish religious leaders to considered Him a blasphemer because he was asking people to follow him and not telling them to follow God. I can look at this from a modern language perspective and see that it seems that it means do as I do, be like me. However, it seems in context of how they interpreted it when Jesus said it was to assume Jesus meant to literally follow Him as God. 

• Matthew 18:5 - "Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me." - This is Jesus talking and it is a confusing message but seems to be centered on Jesus as the source of something that is sent out to someone else because of something. Perhaps it is generosity or perhaps it is pureness, in any case it is not super clear independent of the next verse, but in context it adds clarity. 
• Matthew 18:6 - "“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea." - When taken in context with the previous verse you can see that Jesus is making a case against someone who would make it so a small child would not believe in Him. The use of the words "in Me" seems to indicate that Jesus is aware of his relation and cohesion with God and the God Head and is inferring that me is God. The reasoning for this conclusion is that if we Jesus is talking about Believing in someone other than Him, or in God, then that would be a very blasphemous statement which would be contradictory to the message of Jesus overall. 

·                     Matthew 18:14 - "Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish." - Why does Jesus choose to say the will of “your” father in this as opposed to “my” father. Is it because by doing so would mean God’s will is not also Jesus’ will or is Jesus inferring that He and the Father are of the same will? Because Jesus uses the word "your" it provides a definitive direction pointing to God alone, and not to be misinterpreted as someone's actual father. Additionally, Jesus is obviously aware at this time that he has greater understanding of who he is and understands that he can use Himself and His Father interchangeably. Jesus Will is God's Will. It is the same, nonphysical aspect between God and Jesus, this is a good example of the separation between the spiritual and physical aspects of God. 

·                     Matthew 18:19 - "“Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven." - These uses of “my” Father since Jesus is talking about an action which is accomplished by His Father. This demonstrates a separation of Jesus and “His” Father (God), but the previous indicates the same nonphysical conscience. The inference is that Jesus and God are One. as was previously mentioned specifically in (John 10:30)

·                     Matthew 19:26 - "But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”" - I previously used this verse to support what the use of Kingdom meant. but in this context, it is the use of just the term "God" instead of saying "My Father". Why would Jesus not use "My Father" in this statement, does it change the meaning of what is being said? or is it that Jesus was ensuring that there was no misinterpretation as to who he was talking about. Since some did not believe he was the Son of God. It also demonstrated that Jesus knew who God was and everything that He could do. 

·                     Matthew 19:29 - "And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My name’s sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life. " - It is interesting that Jesus chooses to use the words "Name Sake" here are two break downs of the words in both Greek and Hewbrew. 

• Greek, In Greek, the term "name’s sake" can be translated and understood as "ἕνεκεν τοῦ ὀνόματος" (hénken too ónomatos). Here's an explanation of the meaning:

1.   "ἕνεκεν" (hénken): This word can be translated as "for the sake of," "because of," or "on account of." It is used to denote the reason or purpose behind an action or the motivation for doing something.

2.   "τοῦ ὀνόματος" (too ónomatos): This phrase means "of the name." It refers to the significance or essence of a name.

So, when you say "for name's sake" in Greek, you are essentially expressing that something is being done or considered because of the importance or significance of a name. This phrase is often used in religious and cultural contexts to emphasize the importance of a person's or entity's reputation, character, or identity, which is associated with their name.

o    Hebrew, In Hebrew, the concept of "name’s sake" can be understood through the word "שֵׁם" (shem). The Hebrew word "שֵׁם" carries a rich and multifaceted meaning related to names and reputation. It can refer to:

1.   A Literal Name: "שֵׁם" refers to the actual name of a person, place, or thing. Names in Hebrew often hold deep significance and can convey aspects of a person's character or destiny.

2.   Reputation and Character: In Hebrew thought, a person's "שֵׁם" is closely tied to their reputation and character. It represents not just the letters that make up a name but the essence of who someone is.

3.   Legacy: The name of a person or family is seen as carrying on a legacy. In biblical and Jewish tradition, maintaining the family's "שֵׁם" was a matter of great importance.

4.   Honoring or Profaning the Name: There's a strong emphasis on not profaning or taking the name of God in vain (the third of the Ten Commandments). This concept extends to other contexts as well, emphasizing the importance of maintaining one's name and reputation.

When referring to something "for name's sake" in Hebrew, it typically implies doing something in order to uphold one's name, reputation, character, or legacy. It can also signify acting for the sake of honoring or respecting the essence and significance associated with a name. This concept is particularly significant in religious and cultural contexts, emphasizing the importance of one's name and what it represents.

The importance of this word is that it can be interpreted many ways and by reading it and then applying these interpretations you can see it is used to signify God and how prefacing it with "MY" Jesus is attaching himself to God.

 

Conclusion: Jesus refers to himself in many ways and there are inferences that He is establishing the Church, that He should be Followed, that things should be done in his name. All these inferences lead to a conclusion that Jesus is God or is as the Trinity says is part of the God Head and a separate but shared entity of God. 

QUESTION 8. 

8. Who is the Lord? Is The Lord God? 

After exploring various references to "The Lord" or God and delving into their significance, it becomes clear that we cannot simply rely on one isolated verse to fully comprehend the intricate nature of God. To grasp the essence of who God is, we must consider the entire Bible, which collectively reveals God as "The Lord," "The Lord God," Jesus as Lord, God as King, and Jesus as King. These titles convey the interconnectedness and unity of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, who together form the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

As we've explored answers to many questions, we've now arrived at a pivotal inquiry. This question is vital for establishing context, ensuring clarity, and removing any potential confusion, as it shapes the very words, we use to describe God. While it's impossible to reference every instance of "the Lord" or "Lord God" in all 66 books of the Bible due to their prevalence, I will focus on the core aspects of God's name and how He is referred to.

In the Bible, we encounter two distinct names for God in the initial chapters of Genesis, leading some to question whether this indicates the presence of multiple gods. However, a closer examination reveals a more straightforward explanation.

The two names used are Elohim and Yahweh (the LORD). Elohim serves as the general term for God, emphasizing His role as the majestic creator and his immense power. It highlights God's distant yet awe-inspiring nature. In our English Bibles, Elohim is translated simply as "God."

On the other hand, Yahweh, often denoted as the LORD in capital letters, is God's personal name. It's employed when God is depicted in a more intimate relationship with humanity, such as when He directly engages in the act of creation or interacts personally with His people.

To avoid confusion, we should also be aware of the term Adonai, which means "my master." In our English Bibles, it is translated as "Lord" (not in all capital letters). So, when you see "LORD," it refers to Yahweh, the divine name of God, and "Lord" signifies Adonai, or master.

This distinction in divine names is consistently maintained throughout the Scripture, reflecting different aspects of God's character and His interactions with humanity. The context of each usage provides the key to understanding why a particular name, either Elohim or Yahweh, is employed.

It's worth noting that using different names for the same god was a common practice in the ancient world. For instance, the Egyptians had multiple names for their deities without implying the existence of distinct gods. Therefore, attributing the use of Elohim and Yahweh to different authors or conflicting accounts is not a fair or scholarly approach. Instead, it underscores the rich and multifaceted nature of God's character.

Conclusion: This exploration of the various names and titles for God in the Bible has revealed the profound complexity and unity of the divine. It is clear that to fully comprehend the nature of God, we must not rely solely on isolated verses, but rather, we should consider the entirety of the Bible. 

This examination of the names Elohim and Yahweh, as well as the distinction between "LORD" and "Lord," has demonstrated that these names reflect different aspects of God's character and His interactions with humanity. While still identifying God. 

In light of this, we understand that the use of multiple names for God is not indicative of separate gods, but rather a reflection of the rich and multifaceted nature of the divine, consistent with ancient practices of assigning various names to a single deity. Thus, it is not only a theological but also a historical and cultural insight into the profound understanding of God's identity.

9. Can Jesus Judge People like God?

Jesus passes Judgement on others, and it is within his right and divine nature to do so since he fully has been given all Authority over Heaven and Earth. 

• Matthew 25:41 - "“Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels:" - Jesus is the He in this statement and it is He who is talking, not just because of the red letters but because of the context of the statements being made at the beginning of this section of Scripture. 
• John 5:22 - "For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment to the Son, " - God has given Jesus all Authority to Judge.

These two verses are important because they show that Jesus will Judge in Heaven, and God has given Jesus that Authority. 

Conclusion: the verses from Matthew 25:41 and John 5:22 emphasize a profound theological truth: Jesus possesses the authority and divine right to pass judgment on others. The words spoken by Jesus in Matthew 25:41, as well as the context in which they are presented, affirm His role as the One who will make judgments in Heaven. Furthermore, John 5:22 explicitly states that God has entrusted Jesus with the authority to judge.

These verses underscore the divine nature of Jesus and His central role in the ultimate judgment. They affirm the unity and authority within the Holy Trinity, with the Father entrusting the responsibility of judgment to the Son. As a result, these passages hold significant theological importance, highlighting the divine attributes and the role of Jesus as the ultimate Judge in the spiritual realm.

QUESTION 10. 

10. Does Jesus say to Follow God or Follow Him? If he says Follow Jesus, if you don't believe in the Trinity does that mean you can't believe in Jesus without considering him a blasphemer? (Isn't this what the Pharisees, Sadducees, etc... believed? because of the wording he used.)
The question here is perhaps one of context, does it mean to follow Jesus as in Worship him? Or does it mean to emulate him, be like him, follow him as an example of how to praise and worship God. There may be a slightly different between the two but in either case the premise is that we should worship God. Exploring these verses where Jesus says to follow Him. 

• Matthew 10:38 - "And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. ” - Jesus is saying here that whoever does not follow after Him is not worthy of Him. The thing to consider in this is that Jesus is telling people to take their cross and follow, or they would not be worthy. The question here is he using words that seem to indicate that He is who they should follow and not God. I believe it is saying that those who wish to emulate Jesus need to give up themselves just as Jesus did, which would make them a worthy worshipper of God. The Trinity, God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are One and worthy of praise and worship. This Scripture and the interpretation is supported by the next verse. 
• Matthew 16:24 - "Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me." - Jesus's message of sacrifice and denial of worldly desires is central to this message, it means to submit to God, to walk in the way God wants us to walk to bear our burdens and bring ourselves to be more like Jesus and follow God with all of our heart, all of our soul and all of our strength. 
• Matthew 19:21 - "Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”" - Jesus giving additional information about how to be more like Him and how to follow Him. The important aspect of this verse is the instructions provided which help others who hear to understand the mentality of denying yourself and concern for others. 
• Matthew 19:28 - "So Jesus said to them, “Assuredly I say to you, that in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel." - Jesus provides a revelation of a future when those who have followed Him are with Jesus in Heaven and receive their rewards for following Him. 
• Mark 2:14 - "As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him." - This verse while in the first part of Mark's Gospel is a request to Matthew from Jesus to follow Him. It is a request that provides no information, but the reader would have to assume that there is something compelling about Jesus what would make Matthew follow Jesus, something that would compel Matthew to drop everything and follow him with no other information, promise or real detail about why. Which assumes that there must have been some knowledge of Jesus that had been circulating enough to allow many people to hear of Jesus. Additionally due to Matthew's position as a Tax Collector he was probably exposed to conversations and gossip that provided him information about who Jesus was. There was also possibly some conviction in Matthew due to his position as a Tax Collector among his people in service of Rome. 

Jesus seems to have been a charismatic and influential person, a teacher who others wanted to be around and when He asked them to Follow Him, they felt compelled to follow Him. Was this a desire to be near Him, or was his teaching and message something that people recognized they needed in their Life. It is a very similar situation today, Jesus's words are still compelling, His message today that says to "Follow Me" is still received in the same measure of desire and want as it was two-thousand years ago. Jesus wanted people to follow Him and those who have are assured of what they will receive by doing so and many, only want to be closer to Him and closer to God and that is all the reward they are searching for. 

Conclusion: In conclusion, the question of whether we are instructed to follow God or Jesus delves into the intricacies of faith and context. The debate centers on whether "follow" implies worshiping Jesus or emulating His example as a means of worshiping God. Regardless of the distinction, the fundamental premise remains the worship of God.

The Final Question, Is the Trinity supported by scripture? This is the question that this basis for this entire post. The questions above provided scriptural answers and if we take what we have concluded through each we can attempt to come to an answer for this question. In each of these we will attempt to make a concise conclusion overall. 

Conclusion: Jesus has similar capabilities as God has, additionally there is confirmation that Jesus received his capabilities from his Father, not just on Earth but also in Heaven. Jesus has Power given to Him by God

Conclusion: Heaven is referred to as the Kingdom of God, The Kingdom of the Lord, and The Kingdom of Heaven. Each refers to the same place and indicate that there is a Kingdom and has a proper King. These scriptures are used to identify the Kingdom and not necessarily who the King of that Kingdom is. Regardless of name Jesus is King, God is King, the Kingdom is Heaven.

Conclusion: There is a Kingdom it is not the same as the 1,000-year reign of Jesus since most of the conversations center around the present real place. While we can conclude that Jesus professes to control the Kingdom, we can say it is either the Kingdom of God, or the Kingdom of Heaven, and in these scriptures, it seems to confirm that those Kingdom's are one and the same. A Kingdom Ruled by God and Jesus

Conclusion: God gave man Laws, God designated himself as Lord, Jesus can make new Laws, and Jesus can designate himself as the Lawgiver, through taking control of the Day Specifically Designated for God, by God. This is a very powerful set of verses that show Jesus is Lord, God is Lord, Jesus and God are ONE! Jesus and God are the same.

Conclusion: Jesus is the Son of God, Jesus Himself Identifies himself as such. Satan did not know who Jesus was and continued to test him, and gave up. Scripture supports that Jesus was the Son of God, it does not support any conclusion that Jesus was Michael, unless you make a wild assumption based on Scripture that clearly can be interpreted in other ways. Satan as an eyewitness of Michael does not see Jesus as Michael. Jesus is not the arch angel Michael.

Conclusion: Jesus has angels, Jesus can control angels, Since Jesus can control angels, he has authority over them. Jesus is not an angel, however he does control angels.

Conclusion: Jesus refers to himself in many ways and there are inferences that He is establishing the church, that He should be followed, that things should be done in his name. All these inferences lead to a conclusion that Jesus is God or is as the Trinity says is part of the God Head and a separate but shared entity of God. All things point to Jesus as a part of the divine that should be worshipped

Conclusion: This exploration of the various names and titles for God in the Bible has revealed the profound complexity and unity of the divine. To fully comprehend the nature of God, we must not rely solely on isolated verses, but rather, we should consider the entirety of the Bible. 

This examination of the names Elohim and Yahweh, as well as the distinction between "LORD" and "Lord," has demonstrated that these names reflect different aspects of God's character and His interactions with humanity. While still identifying God. 

Considering this, we understand that the use of multiple names for God is not indicative of separate gods, but rather a reflection of the rich and multifaceted nature of the divine, consistent with ancient practices of assigning various names to a single deity. Thus, it is not only a theological but also a historical and cultural insight into the profound understanding of God's identity. Jesus shares titles and names with God.

Conclusion: The verses from Matthew 25:41 and John 5:22 emphasize a profound theological truth: Jesus possesses the authority and divine right to pass judgment on others. The words spoken by Jesus in Matthew 25:41, as well as the context in which they are presented, affirm His role as the One who will make judgments in Heaven. Furthermore, John 5:22 explicitly states that God has entrusted Jesus with the authority to judge. 

These verses underscore the divine nature of Jesus and His central role in the ultimate judgment. They affirm the unity and authority within the Holy Trinity, with the Father entrusting the responsibility of judgment to the Son. As a result, these passages hold significant theological importance, highlighting the divine attributes and the role of Jesus as the ultimate Judge in the spiritual realm. Jesus can act within the roles and responsibilities of God.

Conclusion: In conclusion, the question of whether we are instructed to follow God or Jesus delves into the intricacies of faith and context. The debate centers on whether "follow" implies worshiping Jesus or emulating His example as a means of worshiping God. Regardless of the distinction, the fundamental premise remains the worship of God. God should be worshipped.

These conclusions are singular culminations of larger conclusions, which are based on an in-depth look at scripture. If we put them all together, we can see an answer formulating. 

Jesus has Power given to Him by God. Jesus is King, God is King, in the Kingdom of Heaven. A Kingdom Ruled by God and Jesus. Jesus and God are the same. Jesus is not the arch angel Michael. Jesus is not an angel; however, he does control angels. All things point to Jesus as a part of the divine that should be worshipped. Jesus shares titles and names with God. Jesus can act within the roles and responsibilities of God. God should be worshipped.

Conclusion: Jesus has the power of God, is King in the Kingdom of Heaven. He is an individual person the same as God. God and Jesus is synonymous with the Divine and should be worshiped

The answer here from this conclusion is that Jesus and God being one and the Same as an individual entity, separates them, but also Identifies them as one. 

The very last part of the Trinity is then considered the Holy Spirit or the Spirit of God, or the Spirit of Jesus. Is there a Spirit? and how is the Spirit Identified?

The answer to the first question is easy. Yes, there is a Spirit and it is Identified in the second verse of the Bible. 

• Genesis 1:2 - "The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters." - This is the first Reference to the Spirit of God in the Bible, so there is a Spirit. 

It seems the above verses confirm there is a Spirit but is it of Jesus or of God or of both? is it Separate from Jesus and God?

• Exodus 35:31 - "and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom and understanding, in knowledge and all manner of workmanship," - in context this is saying that God filled him, God Sent the Holy Spirit into someone.
• Judges 6:34 - "But the Spirit of the Lord came upon Gideon; then he blew the trumpet, and the Abiezrites gathered behind him." - The Holy Spirit acts on its own to come onto others.
• Judges 15:14 - "When he came to Lehi, the Philistines came shouting against him. Then the Spirit of the Lord came mightily upon him; and the ropes that were on his arms became like flax that is burned with fire, and his bonds broke loose from his hands." - The title changes but it is still the Spirit and acting with individual purpose.
• 1 Samuel 16:13 - "Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel arose and went to Ramah." - The Spirit acts autonomously and can come upon people. 
• John 3:22 - "And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit." - Jesus can give the Spirit to others.
• Luke 3:22 - "And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”" - The Holy Spirit being Separate from God and Jesus had the ability to descend onto Jesus, and took the form of another person, seeming to indicate that it can enter other forms. But in this verse indicating all three are in the same place, at the same time but are in different places at the same time, all not one entity but three yet seemingly one. 

In these verses we can see that the Holy Spirit can act on its own. God can send the Holy Spirit, Jesus Can send the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit can act on its own. 

Is the Holy Spirit an Entity of itself? The following verses give personification to the Holy Spirit. 

• John 15:26 - "“But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me." - Jesus identifies the Holy Spirit in a manner that says He, which indicates the Holy Spirit as a Man.
• John 14:26 - "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you." - The Spirit referenced as a man who will be able to teach others.  
• John 16:8 - "And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: " - The Spirit referred as a man and will take action to influence people
• John 16:13 - "However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come." - The Spirit will come under the Authority of God.
• Acts 10:19 - "While Peter thought about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are seeking you. 20Arise therefore, go down and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.”" - The Holy Spirit can take and instructs Peter. 

The Spirit is sent by God, Jesus or of his own purpose. The Spirit can act on his own but is related in his actions to what God's will is or what Jesus's will is. But has knowledge of both and power from God. But what kind of Power does the Spirit have similar powers of God and Jesus?

• Genesis 1:2 - "The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters." - The Holy Spirit was involved in creation, so has the power of creation.
• Psalms 139:7 - "Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence?" - The Holy Spirit is everywhere at once.
• 1 Corinthians 12:11 - "But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills." - The Holy Spirit has an individual will that he can act upon. 
• 1 Corinthians 2:10 - "But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. 1" - Can pass knowledge to others.
• 1 Corinthians 2:11 - "For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God." - Knows what God is thinking, and what God knows. 
• Hebrews 9:14 - "how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?" - The Holy Spirit lives forever and is eternal. 

Lastly the Holy Spirit is considered an Equal of God and is clearly identified as part of the Trinity, part of the Triune of the God Head. 

• Matthew 28:19 - "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit," - Jesus clearly instructs how to baptize new believers, and He identifies three individuals. Also, it is important to note that the wording is such that it is to include each, not one or the other but the use of "AND" is indicative of all of them. So, the concept of all three individuals yet of a single purpose. 

Conclusion: The Holy Spirit is an individual person, identified as male, and has the same omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent capabilities of God. Also clearly identified as part of the grouping of God, and Jesus but representing the singular, representing one. 

The finalization of this discussion, presents the above research and interpretations and conclusions of the reviewed scripture as reasoning for the definitive statement that. 

THE FATHER, AND THE SON, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT

ARE ONE and ARE INDIVIDUALS

ALL PARTS OF THE TRINITY MAKE ONE. 

The Three are One!