Renewing Your Mind One in Essence, Three in Person
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Aug 6, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries and a leading theologian, dives deep into the intricacies of the Trinity. He meticulously discusses the distinct roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, highlighting the importance of precise theological language. Sproul also reflects on the evolution of terminology surrounding personhood, drawing parallels with historical concepts used by Tertullian. Listeners will gain insights into the significance of the Trinity in worship and theology, along with upcoming resources for deeper understanding.
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Distinct Persons of the Trinity
- The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are each fully God, yet distinct persons within the Godhead.
- Confusing or merging these persons distorts the biblical doctrine of the Trinity.
Basil Rathbone's Dual Role Masks
- Basil Rathbone performed both God and Satan roles in a Broadway play using two different masks.
- This illustrates the ancient use of 'persona' as distinct roles or masks in drama, helping explain the Trinity concept.
God as Pure Being
- Greek philosophers distinguished being (unchanging reality) from becoming (constant change).
- God is pure being without change, unlike creatures who exist amid flux and becoming.
