--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And each person of the Trinity is equally…" description: "\"“And each person of the Trinity is equally glorified in this work: there is an absolute dependence of the creature on every one for all: all is of the ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6c/jonathan-edwards-770_holy-ghost_and-each-person-of-the-trinity-is-equall_3101009.jpg" --- # And each person of the Trinity is equally glorified in… ![“And each person of the Trinity is equally glorified in this work: there is an absolute dependence of the creature on every one for all: all is of the Father, all through the Son, and all in the Holy Ghost. Thus God appears in the work of redemption as all in all.” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6c/jonathan-edwards-770_holy-ghost_and-each-person-of-the-trinity-is-equall_3101009.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6c/jonathan-edwards-770_holy-ghost_and-each-person-of-the-trinity-is-equall_3101009.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e6c/jonathan-edwards-770_holy-ghost_and-each-person-of-the-trinity-is-equall_3101009.jpg) > ““And each person of the Trinity is equally glorified in this work: there is an absolute dependence of the creature on every one for all: all is of the Father, all through the Son, and all in the Holy Ghost. Thus God appears in the work of redemption as all in all.”” [Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jonathan-edwards/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The Trinity works together in redemption, each Person fully involved and glorified, showing total dependence of creation on God. **In simple terms:** All three persons of the Trinity equally share in redemption. Key Takeaway Recognize the unity of divine action. Themes theology redemption Trinity Mood reverent reflective Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - worship - personal meditation - teaching - counseling Key Concepts dependence glorification divine unity Questions to Reflect On - How does understanding the Trinity affect your view of God's work? - In what ways can you experience this unity in daily life? 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