Of Faith in the Holy Trinity

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The one true God in three persons

Sections 2.1–2.3

Of Faith in the Holy Trinity

Section 2.1

There is but one living and true God, everlasting, without body, parts, or passions; of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness; the maker and preserver of all things, both visible and invisible. And in unity of this God-head, there be three persons of one and the same substance, power, and eternity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.

Of Faith in the Holy Trinity

Section 2.2

The essence of the Father doth not beget the essence of the Son; but the person of the Father begetteth the person of the Son, by communicating his whole essence to the person begotten from eternity.

Of Faith in the Holy Trinity

Section 2.3

The Holy Ghost, proceeding from the Father and the Son, is of one substance, majesty, and glory with the Father and the Son, very and eternal God.