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This article analyzes the concept of Trinity in the synoptic gospels of the Books of Gospels and Acts in the New Testament. It points out that the God and Father of Jesus Christ is the one God of Israel, the Creator who chose Israel and promised to restore her to holiness. It explains that the synoptic Gospels include Jesus within the divine name and attribute to him the divine power of electing and forgiving, as well as pre-existence, although the synoptic Gospels also indicate that the Son receives everything from the Father. It argues that the particular focus of the Synoptics is that of the accomplishment of the Father's plan of redemption in the death and resurrection of the Son.
Keywords: Trinity; synoptic gospels; Gospels; Acts; New Testament; God; Father of Jesus Christ; God of Israel; divine name; redemption
Article. 6632 words.
Subjects: Religion ; Christianity ; Religious Studies ; Philosophy of Religion
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