Understanding the Distinct Personhood of Jesus and the Holy Spirit while Affirming the Father as the One True God

Romans 8:26-27 - "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God's people in accordance with God’s will."

In this understanding:

Intercession: The Spirit’s intercession is seen as the action of a distinct person who helps believers in their prayers.

Mind of the Spirit: The "mind of the Spirit" indicates that the Spirit has personal intellect and intention, which God, the Father, understands.

Distinctiveness: The phrase "He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit" highlights that God (the Father) understands the intentions of the Spirit, recognizing their distinct personhood while affirming the Father's unique divinity.

When compared to other scriptures:

John 14:26 and John 16:13-14: These verses describe the Holy Spirit as a distinct person who teaches and guides believers, separate from both Jesus and the Father.

Acts 5:3-4: Lying to the Holy Spirit is understood as lying to a distinct person who represents God’s presence and authority.

Ephesians 4:30: Grieving the Holy Spirit means causing sorrow to a distinct person who is intimately involved in the lives of believers.

1 Corinthians 12:11: The Spirit’s distribution of gifts is seen as the actions of a distinct person exercising will and authority.

Matthew 28:19: Baptism in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit is understood as an acknowledgment of the distinct persons involved in God's work, with the Father being the One True God.

This interpretation maintains the distinct personhood of the Holy Spirit and Jesus while affirming that only the Father is the One True God.

(ChatGPT wording, but from my theological standpoint)