11/06/2026
CATECHISM INSIGHT
THE TRIUNE GOD
WHO IS THE TRIUNE GOD?
God is a spiritual, perfect, and eternal being. He is the one God who reveals Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These are not three gods, but three persons who are the one God.
WHAT CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD DO WE KNOW?
Although God cannot be fully described by human beings, the Catechism teaches that He is the One God, the Holy One, the Almighty, the Eternal, the Loving One, the Gracious One, the Righteous One, and the Perfect One.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT GOD IS THE ONE GOD?
There is only one God. Faith in the one God is a fundamental confession of both the Old and New Testaments and is central to the Christian faith.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT GOD IS THE HOLY ONE?
Holiness belongs to God's very nature. His holiness reflects His majesty, purity, and separateness from all that is profane. God's word, will, and the places where He reveals Himself are holy.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT GOD IS THE ALMIGHTY?
God can do all things, and nothing is impossible for Him. His almighty power is evident in creation, for He created all things, visible and invisible through His word alone and will bring about the new creation through His omnipotence.
Reflection:
The Catechism reminds us that the one true God is holy, almighty, loving, and perfect. Knowing who God is strengthens our faith, deepens our worship, and fills us with confidence in His power and grace.
