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| the holy trinity: The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three Cynthia Bourgeault, 2013-07-09 Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In this formula that Christians recite as though on autopilot lie the secrets for healing our world, rekindling our visionary imagination, and manifesting the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. It’s an astonishing claim, but one that is supported by Cynthia Bourgeault’s exploration of Trinitarian theology—and by her bold work in further articulating the deep truth it contains. She looks to the ancient concept in light of the ideas of G. I. Gurdjieff and Jacob Boehme to reveal the Trinity as the hidden driveshaft within Christianity: the compassionate expression of the Uncreated Reality in creation. |
| the holy trinity: Holy Trinity, Perfect Community Leonardo Boff, 2000 Why be concerned with the Trinity? What does it mean to say, I believe in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? In this accessible work Leonardo Boff takes up the ancient doctrine of the Trinity showing its meaning and relevance for Christian faith today. In a series of short chapters Boff unpacks the mysteries of the Trinity, spelling out the difference it makes to believe that God is communion rather than solitude. Instead of an image of God as solitary ruler standing aloof above a static universe, belief in the Trinity means that at the root of everything there is movement, there is an eternal process of life, of outward movement, and love. While comprehensive in his treatment of the theological and anthropological dimensions of the Trinity, Boff is especially interested in the social implications. In the Trinity we find a program of liberation to the infinite degree: difference and distinction, equality and perfect communion. The Holy Trinity is, among other things, the image of the perfect community. At the same time, in the Trinity we find the best image of the church: not a hierarchy of power, but a community of diverse gifts and functions. Thus comprehension of the Trinity, in which God comes out to meet us in the full realization of our yearnings, empowers our efforts for a better world and a more faithful church. Book jacket.--Jacket. |
| the holy trinity: The Holy Trinity Robert Letham, Robert W. A, 2019 Robert Letham's award-winning The Holy Trinity receives a well-considered update in this revised and expanded new edition. Letham examines the doctrine of the Trinity's biblical foundations and traces its historical development through the twentieth century before engaging four critical issues: the Trinity and (1) the incarnation, (2) worship and prayer, (3) creation and missions, and (4) persons. The new edition addresses developments in Augustine studies, teaching on the Trinity and election in Barth studies, and contemporary evangelical disputes on the relation of the Son to the Father. |
| the holy trinity: The Holy Trinity (Paperback) Carl L Beckwith, 2016-08-19 The Holy Trinity, volume 3 of the Confessional Lutheran Dogmatics series, explains the difficulties we face in confessing the Trinity in our world today and how we overcome these challenges by placing Christ and the Gospel at the center of our preaching and teaching. The Holy Trinity returns us to Scripture and shows how the Old and New Testaments carefully and decisively present the indivisible oneness and irreducible threeness of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Finally, The Holy Trinity introduces readers to the sound pattern of words used by the Fathers and Lutheran reformers to clarify and defend the trinitarian witness of Scripture. We confess, worship, and glorify the Holy Trinity rightly when we boldly proclaim the pure Gospel of Jesus Christ. Carl Beckwith is professor of church history and doctrine at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. |
| the holy trinity: Trinity M. Never, 2016-06-29 Two seductive strangers. One scandalous night. A trinity of temptation. It was only supposed to be a single encounter. A night stripped of sexual inhibition. We were never supposed to become romantically involved. But they were alluring and irresistible. They were also the enemy. Their company wants to take the one thing that means anything to me. Now, I'm navigating a dicey path. Loving two men who can destroy me in a multitude of ways. They can shatter my heart, wreck my dreams, but worst of all, demolish the only place I've ever called home. |
| the holy trinity: The College Student's Introduction to the Trinity Lynne Faber Lorenzen, 1999 Where did the Holy Trinity originate as a doctrine? Why did this doctrine develop? How can Christians speak of God as three persons and also worship one God? The College Student's Introduction to the Trinity examines how the doctrine of the Trinity has been interpreted in Eastern Christianity, Western Christianity, and by contemporary theologians, including feminists and process theologians. |
| the holy trinity: The Holy Trinity in the Life of the Church () Khaled Anatolios, 2014-11-11 In this volume, a noted theologian brings together an ecumenical roster of leading scholars to explore trinitarian faith as it is concretely experienced in the life of the church. Drawing upon and fostering renewed interest in trinitarian theology, the contributors--including Brian E. Daley, John Behr, and Kathleen McVey--clarify the centrality of trinitarian doctrine in salvation, worship, and life. This is the third volume in Holy Cross Studies in Patristic Theology and History, a partnership between Baker Academic and the Pappas Patristic Institute of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. The series is a deliberate outreach by the Orthodox community to Protestant and Catholic seminarians, pastors, and theologians. |
| the holy trinity: The Trinity Ryan McKenzie, 2021-06 This board book, part of the Little Seminary series for little ones, explores the three persons of God, explaining how each is fully God, how they each have different roles, and how they perfectly love each other, just as God perfectly loves us. |
| the holy trinity: The Holy Spirit - Shy Member of the Trinity Frederick Dale Bruner, William Hordern, 2001-11-30 Shy member of the Trinity? Doesn't the Holy Spirit fill us with bold faith? Yes, say the authors, but the Spirit makes us bold in order to proclaim Jesus Christ. Bruner and Horden show how the Spirit points us to Christ - not simply to greater spiritual experiences. The work of the Holy Spirit is to thrill us with Christ, to infect us with enthusiasm for all that Christ can do for men and women and for the world, to change things, to renew institutions, to salvage lives. This helpful study of biblical teaching speaks to all who are faced with divisions and debates about the Holy Spirit today. |
| the holy trinity: Speaking the Christian God Alvin F. Kimel, 1992 A collection of essays written by a wide diversity of scholars--including Thomas F. Torrance, Geoffrey Wainwright, Elizabeth Achtemeier, Colin Gunton, and Robert W. Jenson--that discuss and critically analyze the crucial theological issues at stake in the feminist theological agenda. The first volume of its kind to offer an orthodox, critical response to the proposals of contemporary feminist theology. |
| the holy trinity: The Holy Trinity Explained to Children Juan Pablo Perez, 2017-05-27 In this book, Juan Pablo P�rez introduces the Most Holy Trinity in a simple way that makes the central dogma of the Catholic faith easy to learn by children. As he writes in his introduction, I hope this book will help many kids understand God better and believe in him with their whole heart. Contents: Introduction 1. The Mystery of the Holy Trinity 2. St. Augustine and the Holy Trinity 3. St. Patrick and the Holy Trinity 4. The Holy Trinity, a Model of Love 5. Some Ways to Explain the Holy Trinity 6. Our Devotion to the Holy Trinity 7. A Quiz on the Holy Trinity |
| the holy trinity: The Holy Trinity: Understanding God's Life Stephen R Holmes, 2011-09-01 Stephen Holmes offers the reader a clear and thorough examination of the doctrine of Testament to the present day. Taking the late twentieth century revival of the doctrine of the Trinity as a context, doctrine from the biblical text to the present day. The book traces the exegetical and philosophical debates that led to the settling of the ecumenical doctrine of the Trinity in the fourth century, and then explores how this doctrine was developed, questioned and received throughout history. |
| the holy trinity: On the Trinity Saint Augustine of Hippo, Aeterna Press, The following dissertation concerning the Trinity, as the reader ought to be informed, has been written in order to guard against the sophistries of those who disdain to begin with faith, and are deceived by a crude and perverse love of reason. Now one class of such men endeavor to transfer to things incorporeal and spiritual the ideas they have formed, whether through experience of the bodily senses, or by natural human wit and diligent quickness, or by the aid of art, from things corporeal; so as to seek to measure and conceive of the former by the latter. Aeterna Press |
| the holy trinity: The Holy Trinity Louis George Mylne, 1916 |
| the holy trinity: Praying with Icons, Third Revised Edition Forest, Jim, 2025-06-25 |
| the holy trinity: The Holy Trinity Three in One Tommy C. Seay Sr., 2019-08-22 The Holy Trinity—Three In One combines all previous versions of Unveiling God’s Presence In The Bible into one book, including volumes I, II, and III of The Enigma Of The Holy Trinity. In this methodically written work, the students of the Word are carefully and systematically guided step-by-step through the Bible. It clearly shows from the youngest to the most mature Christians how to identify the manifold manifestations and acts of the Holy Trinity throughout the scriptures. Once you pick this book up and begin to read, you will not be able to put it down! The City Book Review says: “Seay’s book is thorough ...And for certain Christians who are ready for intense Bible study in this tradition, this book may offer new insights into familiar stories.” |
| the holy trinity: On the Holy Trinity Gregory of Nyssa, 2014-04-23 On the Holy Trinity by St. Gregory of Nyssa written to Eustathius. Enjoy this classic work! |
| the holy trinity: Simply Trinity Matthew Barrett, 2021-03-16 What if the Trinity we've been taught is not the Trinity of the Bible? In this groundbreaking book, Matthew Barrett reveals a shocking discovery: we have manipulated the Trinity, recreating the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in our own image. With clarity and creativity, Barrett mines the Scriptures as well as the creeds and confessions of the faith to help you rediscover the beauty, simplicity, and majesty of our Triune God. You will be surprised to learn that what you believe about the Trinity has untold consequences for salvation and the Christian life. To truly know God, you must meet the One who is simply Trinity. |
| the holy trinity: Lectures on the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity Edward ANDREWS (LL.D.), 1820 |
| the holy trinity: God the Holy Trinity Timothy George, 2006-10 This book brings together leading scholars from diverse theological perspectives to reflect on various theological and practical aspects of the core Christian doctrine of the Trinity. Throughout, the contributors highlight the trinitarian shape of spiritual formation. The esteemed lineup of contributors includes Alister McGrath; Ellen T. Charry; Avery Cardinal Dulles, SJ; Frederica Mathewes-Green; J. I. Packer; James Earl Massey; Gerald L. Bray; Cornelius Plantinga Jr.; and Timothy George. This book will appeal to students, church leaders, and interested laity. It is the second book in the Beeson Divinity Studies series. |
| the holy trinity: Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Trinity Joey Allen, 2005-03-01 The most foundational teachings of the Christian faith are presented in the Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers series at a level preschool and elementary children can understand. In simple and precise language, God-centered theology is promoted, giving children a firm foundation in God's timeless truth. The Trinity promotes the Christian doctrine that there is one God who exists as three persons- the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This teaching is important for children to relate rightly to each member of the godhead. Our ideas about God affect every area of our lives. Full-color Interior • Ages 4-8 |
| the holy trinity: The Bodies of God and the World of Ancient Israel Benjamin D. Sommer, 2009-06-29 Sommer utilizes a lost ancient Near Eastern perception of divinity according to which a god has more than one body and fluid, unbounded selves. Though the dominant strains of biblical religion rejected it, a monotheistic version of this theological intuition is found in some biblical texts. Later Jewish and Christian thinkers inherited this ancient way of thinking; ideas such as the sefirot in Kabbalah and the trinity in Christianity represent a late version of this theology. This book forces us to rethink the distinction between monotheism and polytheism, as this notion of divine fluidity is found in both polytheistic cultures (Babylonia, Assyria, Canaan) and monotheistic ones (biblical religion, Jewish mysticism, Christianity), whereas it is absent in some polytheistic cultures (classical Greece). The Bodies of God and the World of Ancient Israel has important repercussions not only for biblical scholarship and comparative religion but for Jewish-Christian dialogue. |
| the holy trinity: The Divine Dance Richard Rohr, Mike Morrell, 2016-10-04 What if changing our perception of God has the potential to change everything? God is not what you think. Visions of an angry, distant, moral scorekeeper or a supernatural Santa Claus handing out cosmic lottery tickets to those who attend the right church or say the right prayer dominate our culture. For many others, God has become irrelevant or simply unbelievable. In The Divine Dance, Fr. Richard Rohr (with Mike Morrell) points readers to an unlikely opening beyond this divinity impasse: the at-times forgotten, ancient mystery of the Trinity—God as utterly one, yet three. Drawing from Scripture, theology, and the deepest insights of mystics, philosophers, and sages throughout history, Fr. Rohr presents a compelling alternative to aloof and fairytale versions of God: One God, belovedly in communion, as All-Vulnerable, All-Embracing, and All-Given to you and me. The Divine Dance makes accessible and practicable the Christian tradition's most surprising gift... God as Community...as Friendship...as Dance. Are you ready to join in? |
| the holy trinity: Explaining the Trinity to Muslims Carlos Madrigal, 2011-09-01 This book is a culturally relevant presentation of the truth of the Trinity to the Muslim mindset. Originally it was issued through a Turkish secular publishing house and had a countrywide repercussion, even in Islamic circles. It is a useful presentation for both Muslim and Christian readers, providing fundamental keys for understanding and explaining the Trinity |
| the holy trinity: Trinity 101 James Leonard Papandrea, 2012 Trinity 101 offers readers a basic approach to the Trinity as history portrays it, as a doctrinal concept, and how it is revealed in the Scripture. This is highly useful to those seeking a starting point of Christian theological study of the Trinity, from high school age onwards; and also to educated adults who are drawn to this topic. James Papandrea writes in an engaging and accessible style on the theological background of the Trinity. Paperback |
| the holy trinity: Delighting in the Trinity Michael Reeves, 2012-07-18 In this brief and winsome book, Michael Reeves presents an introduction to the Christian faith that is rooted in the triune God. He takes cues from preachers and teachers down through the ages, setting key doctrines of creation, the person and work of Christ, and life in the Spirit into a simple framework of the Christian life. |
| the holy trinity: Divine Names and the Holy Trinity R. Kendall Soulen, 2011-01-01 Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-284) index. |
| the holy trinity: Lectures on the doctrine of the holy Trinity Edward Andrews, 1828 |
| the holy trinity: Imago Dei Ryan McKenzie, 2021-06 This board book, part of the Little Seminary series for little ones, explores the many ways we reflect God's image and are His representatives here on earth and the implications that has for our lives. |
| the holy trinity: The Enigma of the Holy Trinity Tommy C. Seay Sr., 2016-03-22 The Enigma of the Holy Trinity: Unveiling Gods Presence in the Bible is a book that will stir up the pure minds of every believer in Christ Jesus. In this methodically written work, the students of the Word are carefully and systematically guided step-by-step through the Bible. It clearly shows from the youngest to the most mature Christians how to identify the manifold manifestations and acts of the Holy Trinity throughout the scriptures. The Sacramento Book Review says: Seays book is thorough And for certain Christians who are ready for intense Bible study in this tradition, this book may offer new insights into familiar stories. |
| the holy trinity: The Holy Trinity in Unity, as Inquired Into, First Through the Works of God, and Secondly as Revealed by the Holy Scriptures , 1845 |
| the holy trinity: The Trinity and the Bible Scott R. Swain, 2021-09-29 Seeing the Trinity in Scripture Orthodox Christians affirm and worship a triune God. But how should this affect our reading of the Bible? In The Trinity and the Bible, Scott R. Swain asserts that not only does the Bible reveal the Trinity, but the Trinity illuminates our reading of the Bible. Swain reflects on method and applies a Trinitarian framework to three exegetical studies. Explorations of three genres of New Testament literature--Gospel, epistle, and apocalyptic--display the profits of theological interpretation. Through loving attention to the Scriptures, one can understand and marvel at the singular identity and activity of the triune God. |
| the holy trinity: The ‘One Thing’ Is Three Michael Gaitley, MIC, 2015-02-15 With humor and ease, Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, deftly unlocks the “one thing,” the key to the Church’s wisdom, and the greatest mystery of the Catholic faith: the Most Holy Trinity. Far from being an academic read, The ‘One Thing’ Is Three makes deep theology accessible to everyday Catholics. Further, it makes even what’s familiar or forgotten new, exciting, and relevant. |
| the holy trinity: The Triune God Fred Sanders, 2016-12-06 A constructive study of Trinitarian theology that aims to clarify our knowledge of the triune God by rightly ordering the theological language we use to praise him. The Triune God reaches its conclusions about how this doctrine should be handled on the basis of the way the Trinity was revealed. As such, theologian Fred Sanders: Invites a doxological invitation to the reader to contemplate the mystery of the Trinity. Establishes the biblical exposition and draws the doctrinal implications from it. Offers dogmatic principles for Trinitarian exegesis. Though Sanders does interact with major voices from the history of doctrine—and his arguments are indebted to and informed by the great tradition of Trinitarianism—he is clear throughout that Trinitarianism is a gift of revelation before it is an achievement of the church. The most patristic way to proceed toward a well-ordered doctrine of the Trinity is, after all, to study Scripture. -ABOUT THE SERIES- New Studies in Dogmatics seeks to retrieve the riches of Christian doctrine for the sake of contemporary theological renewal. Following in the tradition of G. C. Berkouwer's Studies in Dogmatics, this series provides thoughtful, concise, and readable treatments of major theological topics, expressing the biblical, creedal, and confessional shape of Christian doctrine for a contemporary evangelical audience. The editors and contributors share a common conviction that the way forward in constructive systematic theology lies in building upon the foundations laid in the church's historic understanding of the Word of God as professed in its creeds, councils, and confessions, and by its most trusted teachers. |
| the holy trinity: My God Is a Trinity Jerry Kofi Tutu, 2015-08-23 Lack of understanding of the concept of the Holy Trinity has plagued the church of Jesus Christ for more than two thousand years. But this doctrine is not difficult to understand when we restrict ourselves solely to the sayings of our Lord Jesus Christ -the author and finisher of our faith. Although the bible does not mention the word Trinity in all the books, however, there is a word mentioned in the bible that confirms the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. This word reveals the plurality-in-unity of the divine nature of God. The word Godhead appeared 3 times in the New Testament and an in-depth study of this word, unveils the concept of the Holy Trinity. It was translated from the Greek word THEIOS which is translated in Thayer's Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament as the Holy Trinity comprising the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. So the bible do, indeed, mention the Holy Trinity but by a different name. As a former Muslim, the subject of the Holy Trinity became a major stumbling block in my early Christian walk and therefore I devoted almost two decades of my life seeking for answers to this elusive Christian doctrine. Progressively, the Lord gradually revealed this concept to me in a very easy to understand manner. So, in this book, you will find answers to some of the questions that most of us ask in our quest to understand the Holy Trinity. For example, is Jesus Christ the same as God? Or is Jesus Christ the only Begotten Son of God? What did Jesus imply when He said I and the Father are one. Was He denying the Holy Spirit as part of the trinity since He didn't say, I, the Father and the Holy Spirit are one but instead He left out the Holy Spirit and said, I and the Father are one. These and many other probing questions would be answered based on the sayings of our Lord Jesus Christ. Moreover, did Christendom borrow the doctrine of the trinity from pagan religions in antiquity at the Council of Catholic Bishops at Nicaea in the fourth century AD? Or did the council of Nicaea echo a truth recorded in the bible from the beginning of time? The Holy Scriptures clearly unveils God to the reader without any ambiguity but human interpretations had confused this doctrine thus making it difficult to understand. The bible does not address the Holy Trinity as God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Instead, the bible addresses the Holy Trinity as God the Father, the Son of God and the Holy Spirit of God. So, what is the difference between these two descriptions? Through the pages of this book, you will find answers to these and many other probing questions. Jesus Christ, in the Gospels, answered all these questions. |
| the holy trinity: The Trinity Scott Swain, 2020-10-06 Practical Theology for the Church Today The Trinity is one of the most essential doctrines of the Christian faith, as it reveals a magnificent truth about God—that he is one God eternally existing as three distinct persons. While Christians often struggle to find the right words to describe the union of Father, Son, and Spirit, the Bible gives clarity concerning the triune God's activity in nature (creation), grace (redemption), and glory (reward). In the second installment of the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, theologian Scott Swain examines the Trinity, presenting its biblical foundations, systematic–theological structure, and practical relevance for the church today. |
| the holy trinity: The Holy Trinity Proved from Antiquity, from Scripture, from the Authority of the Church and from Reason. By the Author of “Purgatory.” , 1847 |
The Holy Trinity: Meaning of One God in Three Persons
Jun 24, 2024 · The concept of the Trinity is the belief that the one God, described in the Holy Bible, eternally exists in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and that these …
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The Holy Trinity on the stained glass windows of the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Brockdish. The doctrine of eternal generation is defined as a necessary and eternal act of God …
What is the concept of the Holy Trinity? - Bible Hub
The term “Holy Trinity” describes the understanding that there is one eternal God who reveals Himself in three distinct Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three have …
Understanding the Trinity: A Christian Core Belief | Cru
The doctrine of the Trinity means that there is one God who eternally exists as three distinct Persons — the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Stated differently, God is one in essence and …
12 things to know and share about the Holy Trinity
May 26, 2024 · The Catholic Church teaches that the Holy Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith. But how much do we know about this mystery? What is its history?
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The Trinity is characterized by perfect unity and mutual indwelling, often referred to as perichoresis. Each person of the Trinity is fully God, co-equal and co-eternal, yet they function …
The Roles of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Oct 12, 2023 · The word Trinity cannot be found in the Bible, but the truth of it can. While there's only one God, the Godhead consists of three distinct persons - the Father, Son, and Holy …
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Trinity | Definition, Theology, & History | Britannica
Apr 22, 2025 · Trinity, in Christian doctrine, the unity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as three persons in one Godhead. The doctrine of the Trinity is considered to be one of the central …
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What is the Trinity? We can define the “Trinity” or “Triune God” in this way: There is only one God. The Father is God. The Son is God. The Holy Spirit is God. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, …
The Holy Trinity: Meaning of One God in Three Persons
Jun 24, 2024 · The concept of the Trinity is the belief that the one God, described in the Holy Bible, eternally exists in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and that these …
Trinity - Wikipedia
The Holy Trinity on the stained glass windows of the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Brockdish. The doctrine of eternal generation is defined as a necessary and eternal act of God …
What is the concept of the Holy Trinity? - Bible Hub
The term “Holy Trinity” describes the understanding that there is one eternal God who reveals Himself in three distinct Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three have …
Understanding the Trinity: A Christian Core Belief | Cru
The doctrine of the Trinity means that there is one God who eternally exists as three distinct Persons — the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Stated differently, God is one in essence and …
12 things to know and share about the Holy Trinity
May 26, 2024 · The Catholic Church teaches that the Holy Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith. But how much do we know about this mystery? What is its history?
The Role of the Trinity - Bible Hub
The Trinity is characterized by perfect unity and mutual indwelling, often referred to as perichoresis. Each person of the Trinity is fully God, co-equal and co-eternal, yet they function …
The Roles of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Oct 12, 2023 · The word Trinity cannot be found in the Bible, but the truth of it can. While there's only one God, the Godhead consists of three distinct persons - the Father, Son, and Holy …
Holy Trinity WPB
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church is a diverse congregation, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds from across the Palm Beaches. We invite you to “Come and see” (John 1:46).
Trinity | Definition, Theology, & History | Britannica
Apr 22, 2025 · Trinity, in Christian doctrine, the unity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as three persons in one Godhead. The doctrine of the Trinity is considered to be one of the central …
The Trinity 101: What Every Christian Should Know - Logos Bible …
What is the Trinity? We can define the “Trinity” or “Triune God” in this way: There is only one God. The Father is God. The Son is God. The Holy Spirit is God. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, …
