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“Now there have been delivered to us in the Gospel three Persons and names through whom the generation or birth of believers takes place, and he who is begotten by this Trinity is equally begotten of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost —for thus does the Gospel speak of the Spirit…” quote by Gregory of Nyssa
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“Now there have been delivered to us in the Gospel three Persons and names through whom the generation or birth of believers takes place, and he who is begotten by this Trinity is equally begotten of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost —for thus does the Gospel speak of the Spirit, that “that which is born of Spirit is spirit,” and it is “in Christ “that Paul begets, and the Father is the “Father of all”.”

Gregory of Nyssa

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Explains the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, describing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as co‑begotten and essential to believers’ spiritual birth.

In simple terms: Trinity defines believers’ spiritual origin.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the divine relationship.

Themes

theology spirituality Trinity

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

doctrinal theological

When to use this quote

  • church teaching
  • personal faith
  • theological study

Key Concepts

Christian doctrine incarnation spiritual rebirth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does the Trinity shape your faith?
  • What does being “born of Spirit” mean to you?
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