The early Christians were Jews. They were operating from the same story we've been discussing, and Jesus' entry into the scene made them re-evaluate many parts of their story. They were expecting a Messiah to overthrow earthly governments and establish Israel as a kingdom again. Jesus showed them that his Kingdom was not of this world, but his Heavenly Kingdom is at hand and can change things on this world... here... and now.
And their most important creed consisted of the words, "The Lord our God, the Lord is one." How could God be "one" if Jesus and the Father were God?! And now they were experiencing the presence of the Holy Spirit as God as well.
Being true to the past story and present circumstances, they were led by the Spirit to develop an understanding of the Trinity. But what is the importance of the doctrine of the Trinity? What does the Unity of God have to do with us? Watch this video to get a persepective:
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