There is one only and true God, but in the unity of the…
“There is one only and true God, but in the unity of the Godhead there are three coeternal and coequal Persons, the same in substance but distinct in subsistence.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Trinitarian doctrine: one God in three coeternal, coequal persons.
In simple terms: God is three persons, one essence.
Understand the unity and distinction within the Trinity.
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When to use this quote
- church teaching
- seminary study
- faith discussions
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Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect worship?
- What challenges arise in explaining it?
Complexity can confuse believers.