Bible dictionary for children
Trinity
Trinity is the Christian teaching that there is one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Trinity is the Christian teaching that there is one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The word is a later name for this teaching, not a word printed in every related verse.
Talk about it
Which three names are joined in Jesus' instruction?
An example from the Bible
Matthew records Jesus speaking of baptism in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Christians read this alongside other passages when explaining the Trinity.
Read Matthew 28:19 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.
Related reading: Matthew 28:19
Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
