Blessed Trinity

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The Blessed Trinity: In Christian theology, the Blessed Trinity refers to the central doctrine of one God existing eternally as three distinct, co-equal, and co-eternal persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. This union is considered a single divine essence or Godhead.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The doctrine of the Blessed Trinity is a fundamental mystery of the Christian faith.
    • Many hymns praise the Blessed Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
    • Understanding the concept of the Blessed Trinity requires both faith and theological study.
Advanced Usage
  • "the mystery of the Blessed Trinity": A phrase emphasizing that the nature of the Trinity is ultimately beyond full human comprehension.
    • Preachers often speak about the mystery of the Blessed Trinity.
  • Capitalization: The term is often capitalized as "the Blessed Trinity" or simply "the Trinity" when referring specifically to the Christian Godhead.
Variants and Related Words
  • Trinity (n): The more common shorthand term for the Blessed Trinity.
    • The symbol of the Trinity is often a triangle.
  • Triune God (n): Another theological term emphasizing the three-in-one nature.
    • Christians worship a Triune God.
  • Godhead (n): A term for the divine nature or essence, often used in the context of the Trinity.
    • The unity of the Godhead is maintained in the Trinity.
Synonyms
  • The Holy Trinity: A synonymous term.
  • The Triunity: A less common theological synonym.
Related Phrases
  • "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit": A verbal formula invoking the Blessed Trinity, used in prayers, blessings, and sacraments.
    • The ceremony began with the sign of the cross, made in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Noun
  1. the union of the Father and Son and Holy Ghost in one Godhead