The Trinity: Each Person In, Described as Holy
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The doctrine of the Trinity is a central tenet of Christian theology, affirming the existence of one God in three distinct Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Each Person of the Trinity is fully and equally God, sharing the same divine essence, yet each is distinct in personhood and role. A key aspect of this doctrine is the holiness attributed to each Person of the Trinity, as revealed in Scripture.

God the Father: Holy

The holiness of God the Father is a foundational concept in the Bible, emphasizing His purity, righteousness, and separateness from sin. In Isaiah 6:3, the seraphim proclaim, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory." This thrice-repeated declaration underscores the supreme holiness of God, a characteristic that defines His nature and actions. The Father’s holiness is further highlighted in Leviticus 19:2, where He commands His people, "Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy."

God the Son: Holy

Jesus Christ, the Son, is also described as holy in Scripture, affirming His divine nature and sinless life. In Luke 1:35, the angel Gabriel announces to Mary, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God." This title, "the Holy One," signifies Jesus' unique status as both fully God and fully man, set apart for the redemptive mission. Additionally, in Acts 3:14, Peter refers to Jesus as "the Holy and Righteous One," further attesting to His holiness and divine identity.

God the Holy Spirit: Holy

The Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, is inherently holy, as His very name suggests. The Spirit's role in sanctification and empowerment of believers is a testament to His holy nature. In John 14:26, Jesus refers to Him as "the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you." The Spirit's work in the life of the believer is to produce holiness, as seen in Galatians 5:22-23, where the fruit of the Spirit is described, reflecting the holy character of God.

Interrelationship of Holiness in the Trinity

The holiness of each Person of the Trinity is not an isolated attribute but is interwoven with the divine essence shared among the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This shared holiness is a reflection of their unity and co-equality. In 1 Peter 1:15-16, believers are called to emulate this divine holiness: "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" This call to holiness is rooted in the nature of God Himself, as revealed in the triune relationship.

The doctrine of the Trinity, with each Person described as holy, underscores the profound mystery and majesty of the Christian God, who is both transcendent and immanent, inviting believers into a relationship marked by holiness and love.
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Revelation 4:8
And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, LORD God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
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Revelation 15:4
Who shall not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name? for you only are holy: for all nations shall come and worship before you; for your judgments are made manifest.
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Acts 3:14
But you denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted to you;
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1 John 2:20
But you have an unction from the Holy One, and you know all things.
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Whether a Divine Person is Sent Only by the Person Whence He ...
... person sent, in this sense not each person sends, but ... If, however, the person sending
is understood as the ... mission, in that sense the whole Trinity sends the ...
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In the Thirteenth Chapter of Revelation Two Beasts are There ...
... In the thirteenth chapter of Revelation two Beasts are there described. ... The power
to work miracles is common to each person in the Trinity of evil. ...
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His Teaching on the Holy Trinity.
... their own particular attributes, so each Person of the ... which therefore, while applied
to each of the ... are the Persons of the Holy Trinity differentiated, like ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter iv his teaching on the.htm

The Creed of Jerusalem: Doctrine of the Holy Trinity.
... We neither separate the Holy Trinity, like some (that is the ... Man, having the nature
(ousian) of each in perfection ... of the unity of Christ's Person, says that ...
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On the Person of the Father and the Son
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attributed, in the Holy Scriptures ... We call Him "a Person in the Holy Trinity ...
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Whether the Holy Ghost Proceeds from the Son?
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The Relation of the Godhead to Creation
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Thoughts Upon the Mystery of the Trinity.
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On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xii. 32, "Whosoever Shall Speak ...
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Strength and Indwelling.
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Resources
What is the origin of the doctrine of the Trinity? | GotQuestions.org

What are some popular illustrations of the Holy Trinity? | GotQuestions.org

How can there be subordination / hierarchy in the Trinity? | GotQuestions.org

Trinity: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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