Many churches celebrate what is known as Trinity Sunday. Someone might say, "Who cares? With all the practical, everyday problems we face, why talk about such a complicated doctrine as the Trinity?" The problem with such thinking is that we cannot clearly grasp the truth of our salvation without having some understanding of the Trinity.

In the opening verses of Peter's very practical first letter, the apostle referred to the role of the Father, the Holy Spirit, and the Son in saving us (1 Peter 1:2). Our salvation began with the Father's loving plan, was made possible by Jesus' atoning death on the cross to provide forgiveness and cleansing, and is carried out by the Holy Spirit's transforming work in us. The more clearly we see and appreciate the unique role each Person of the Godhead has in our salvation, the more intimate will be our daily walk with Him.

We cannot fully comprehend His being—that He is three-in-one, that He eternally exists in three equal yet distinct Persons as God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:16-17; 28:19). But He expects us to praise Him because of the wonder of His love and forgiveness that flows from His triune nature.

That's why the Trinity is such a vital truth.  —HVL  — Herbert Vander Lugt