Jessica, I think that analogy is kind of like this one I have read (edit: on reflection maybe not): Take a 3 dimensional creature (e.g. a human) and say, it puts 3 fingers of its hand into a two dimensional realm. In the 2 dimensional realm, two dimensional creatures will see three distinct circles, but in reality they are a part of one. Of course the analogy breaks down. It is true that God is a spirit and transcends our physical dimensionals, but the bible makes it clear that even in the spiritual realm God consist of three distinct persons.

I think the relevant difference between most analogies of the Trinity, and the actual Trinity, is the *personal* aspect. When we start talking about personal aspects, we then get into discussions about minds, unity of consciousness, etc. I think this is the hardest part of the Trinity to get our minds wrapped around.

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Caleb
Trinity Baptist Church
Spokane, WA