The Baptist Catechism

    Westminster Larger Catechism (1647), Westminster Assembly

    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.a

    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.a

    1. a. Matthew 3:16–17; 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; John 10:30

      Matthew 3:16–17

      3:16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

      3:16 As 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. 3:17 And a voice from heaven said, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased!"

      Matthew 28:19

      28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

      28:19 Therefore 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 13:14

      13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. The second epistle to the Corinthians was written from Philippi, a city of Macedonia, by Titus and Lucas.

      13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

      John 10:30

      10:30 I and my Father are one.

      10:30 I and the Father are one."

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    Question 9

    How many persons are there in the Godhead?

    There are three persons in the godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one God, the same in essence, equal in power and glory.

    Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647), parallel to this question

    Question 6

    How many persons are there in the Godhead?

    There are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.

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