Westminster Larger Catechism, Question 9
Question 9
How many persons are there in the Godhead?
There be three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one true, eternal God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory; although distinguished by their personal properties.
Scripture references for paragraph 1
Berean Standard Bible. Public domain text and source credits.
1 John 5:77For there are three that testify:
Matthew 3:16-1716As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him.
17And a voice from heaven said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!”
Matthew 28:1919Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
2 Corinthians 13:1414The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.
John 10:3030I and the Father are one.”
Source and edition
Westminster Larger Catechism. NonlinearFruit/Creeds.json, Unlicense. Creeds.json, English transcription
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