Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast

Has God Always Been Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?

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Apr 29, 2026
Deep dive into whether God’s triune nature is eternal and if the incarnation was always intended. A lively debate on women’s roles in ministry and how to interpret key New Testament passages. Practical suggestions for everyday defense of Jesus as the only way. Guidance on confronting loved ones drawn to a charismatic teacher whose teachings conflict with historic Christianity.
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Trinity Is A Biblical Solution Not A Made Up Idea

  • The Trinity is not a human invention but a solution to biblical tensions about one God and distinct persons.
  • Greg Koukl argues Scripture requires one God with three distinct centers of consciousness to reconcile passages that both affirm unity and distinct personhood.
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God's Trinitarian Nature Is Eternal And Necessary

  • God's nature (Father, Son, Spirit) is eternal and not contingent on creation choices.
  • Koukl compares God's fixed nature to human nature: God couldn't 'be otherwise' any more than a person could be a cat.
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Salvation Plan Was Eternal Not Reactive

  • The plan of redemption—including the Word becoming human—was part of God's eternal purpose, not a later improvisation.
  • Koukl emphasizes divine omniscience means God never had to 'figure out' salvation; the Word always intended to assume human form.
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