Trinitarians use various terms and theological language to describe the belief in the ontological equality, co-eternality, and distinctiveness of the three persons within the Godhead, while also affirming their unity as one God. Some key terms and phrases specific to Trinitarian theology include:
Trinity: Refers to the doctrine or belief in the triune nature of God, encompassing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as three distinct persons in one divine essence.
Co-eternal: Describes the belief that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have always existed simultaneously, without any beginning or end, emphasizing their eternal nature.
Ontological equality: Signifies that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are equal in their divine being or essence, emphasizing their equal status as God.
Distinct persons: Acknowledges that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct from one another in their roles and relationships within the Trinity, while still sharing the same divine essence.
Perichoresis: A term used to describe the mutual indwelling or interpenetration of the three persons of the Trinity. It emphasizes their unity and interconnectedness within the Godhead.
Hypostasis: Refers to the individual, distinct persons of the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—each of whom is fully God and yet distinct from one another.
These terms are foundational to Trinitarian theology and are used to articulate the complex relationship among the three persons of the Trinity.
I do not accept all of these doctrines. I was brought up on the Bible before I encountered such doctrines and they do not resonate with what I have learned from scriptures from infancy.
