Understanding the Trinity
By Allen McGraw, on December 14th, 2005
Click on the graphic for a larger image. I based my design of the diagram of the Trinity on the classical Shield of the Trinity, which you can see examples of
here on Wikipedia. Often times when people ask me to explain the doctrine of the Trinity, I’ll reply, “I can’t explain it, but I can draw it.” I’ll then roughly sketch the “Trinity Shield”. It really helps with young people. Recently I tried explaining the Trinity to my daughter. Try explaining “co-equal, co-eternal, etc…” to a 9 year old. When I drew the shield for her, she actually said “Oh, now I get it.” How much she really understands remains to be seen, but for now, it’s good enough just to have something that will inform her thoughts as she pursues various theological topics. Having that mental image of the Trinity will help her understanding of other doctrines as well, such as, the incarnation and atonement. It certainly has helped me.
it’s very good. though it reminds me esp the colours of a CND logo – which isn’t a bad thing – just an association
That’s a good model!
came back for another look. Did you design this ? Could I use it?
Lorna,
I based my design on the classical Shield of the Trinity, which you can see examples of here.
Feel free to use it anyway you wish.
Blessings
It would incidentally also make a rather intriguing steering wheel decoration. Whether this comes out as a highly ironic statement or a really inspired idea, is largely in the eye of the beholder. (I have always loved a good diagram that put complex concepts into imagery. This one certainly qualifies.)