God

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The Holy Trinity is the doctrine that God exists as three distinct persons who are coequal, coeternal, and consubstantial (of the same essence), yet one God. The three persons of the Trinity are the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. Each person of the Trinity has distinct roles and attributes, but they are unified in essence and purpose.

The Father is considered the first person of the Trinity. He is seen as the source and origin within the Godhead, from whom the Son is eternally begotten, and the Holy Spirit eternally proceeds. The Father is acknowledged as the creator of heaven and earth, bringing all things into existence. He exercises supreme authority and governance over all creation. The Father sustains and cares for all life. He establishes moral order and will ultimately judge humanity. 

The Son, Jesus Christ, is the second person of the Trinity. He is eternally begotten of the Father and took on human nature through the incarnation to accomplish the work of salvation. The Son became flesh in the person of Jesus Christ (John 1:14), fully God and fully man. Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection reconcile humanity to God (John 3:16-17). The Son mediates between God and humanity (1 Timothy 2:5). Jesus reveals the nature and character of the Father (John 14:9-10). Prophecies foretell the coming of the Messiah (e.g., Isaiah 9:6). 

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He proceeds from the Father (and, in Western Christianity, from the Father and the Son) and is involved in the ongoing work of sanctification and empowerment of believers. The Holy Spirit is described as a comforter, counselor, and advocate (John 14:16-17). He sanctifies believers, guiding them into holiness and truth (Romans 15:16; John 16:13). The Holy Spirit is involved in the creation and sustaining of life (Genesis 1:2; Psalm 104:30). He empowers believers for service and witness (Acts 1:8). The Spirit of God is present and active in creation and prophetic inspiration (e.g., Genesis 1:2; Ezekiel 37:1-14). 

Coeternal and Coequal: All three persons of the Trinity are eternal and equal in status, though distinct in their roles and relations.

Consubstantial: They share the same divine essence, meaning that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one in being and nature.

Interrelated Roles: The Father plans and sends, the Son redeems and reveals, and the      Holy Spirit sanctifies and empowers. Together, they accomplish the divine will and work of God.