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“If there be one God subsisting in three persons, then let us give equal reverence to all the persons in the Trinity. There is not more or less in the Trinity; the Father is not more God than the Son and Holy Ghost. There is an order in the Godhead, but no degrees; one person has not a majority or…” quote by Thomas Watson
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“If there be one God subsisting in three persons, then let us give equal reverence to all the persons in the Trinity. There is not more or less in the Trinity; the Father is not more God than the Son and Holy Ghost. There is an order in the Godhead, but no degrees; one person has not a majority or super eminence above another, therefore we must give equal worship to all the persons.”

Thomas Watson

About This Quote

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

All three persons of the Trinity share equal divinity, so worship should be balanced without hierarchy.

In simple terms: Trinity members are equally divine.

Key Takeaway

Give equal reverence to Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Themes

theology equality trinity worship

Mood

contemplative devotional

Type

theological educational

When to use this quote

  • church services
  • personal prayer
  • educational teaching

Key Concepts

divine nature doctrinal unity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does equal worship affect personal faith?
  • What practices support balanced reverence?
A Different Perspective

Balancing reverence can be conceptually challenging.

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