The Doctrine Of The Trinity, by Dr. John Gill

46 CHAPTER 3 Showing That There Is A Trinity Of Persons In The Unity Of The Divine Essence.

23:2, 3. “The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue. The God of Israel said, The rock of Israel spake, to me, etc.” By the God of Israel I understand God the Father, the mighty God of Jacob; from whence is the Messiah, the shepherd and stone of Israel: And by the rock of Israel, I understand the Messiah, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, and prince of peace; who is sometimes figuratively called the rock: And by the Spirit of the Lord, the third person, under whole influential motions and directions the psalmist spoke and wrote.

20. There are several passages in scripture, where the name Jehovah is three times mentioned, and that only; and where an epithet of the divine Being is three times repeated; which, though they do not prove the doctrine of the Trinity, yet they cast some light upon it; and one cannot well read them without taking some notice of it, as Numbers 6:24, 2 5, 26. “The Lord bless thee and keep thee: The Lord make his face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.” Isaiah 33:22. “The Lord is our Judge., the Lord is our Lawgiver, the Lord is our King, he will save us.” Daniel 9:19. “O Lord hear, O Lord forgive, O Lord hearken and do, etc.” The angels, in their adoration of God, say, “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of Hosts,” Isaiah 6:3. Revelation 4:8.

Lastly, I shall conclude this argument with the apostle’s final benediction to the church at Corinth, 2 Corinthians 13:14. “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.” Where not only three distinct Persons are mentioned, but distinct personal actions are ascribed to them. Now this account I may venture to call the scripture-doctrine of the Trinity. And though I do not suppose that every proof I have produced, carries equal evidence in it; yet, when taken altogether, that man must wilfully shut his eyes, that cannot see plain intimations of a Trinity of Persons in one God, in the scriptures.

CHAPTER 4 Wherein The Special Character, Proper Deity, And Distinct Personality Of The Father, Are Considered.

Having proved, not only a plurality, but a Trinity of Persons in the Godhead,