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	The use of "us" and "our" suggests a plurality within the Godhead.		The use of "us" and "our" suggests a plurality within the Godhead.

	~~{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=3\|verses=22\|version=ESV}}~~

	{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=18\|verses=1-5\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=18\|verses=1-5\|version=ESV}}
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	The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son.		The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son.

	~~{{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=6\|verses=8\|version=ESV}}~~

	{{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=48\|verses=16\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=48\|verses=16\|version=ESV}}

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	{{Bible ref\|book=Deuteronomy\|chap=6\|verses=4\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Deuteronomy\|chap=6\|verses=4\|version=ESV}}
	The Hebrew word for "one" (echad) implies unity, while the word for "God" (elohim) is plural.		The Hebrew word for "one" (echad) implies unity, while the word for "God" (elohim) is plural.

	{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=1\|verses=26\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=1\|verses=26\|version=ESV}}
	The use of "us" and "our" suggests a plurality within the Godhead		The use of "us" and "our" suggests a plurality within the Godhead.

	{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=3\|verses=22\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=3\|verses=22\|version=ESV}}
	{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=18\|verses=1-5\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=18\|verses=1-5\|version=ESV}}

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	{{Bible ref\|book=Hosea\|chap=1\|verses=7\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Hosea\|chap=1\|verses=7\|version=ESV}}
	God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead.		God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead.
	{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=2\|verses=11\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=2\|verses=11\|version=ESV}}
	The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God.		The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God.
	{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=4\|verses=6\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=4\|verses=6\|version=ESV}}

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	== References to the Trinity ==		== References to the Trinity ==
	===In the Old Testament===		===In the Old Testament===
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Deuteronomy\|chap=6\|verses=4\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~The Hebrew word for "one" (echad) implies unity, while the word for "God" (elohim) is plural.}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Deuteronomy\|chap=6\|verses=4\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=1\|verses=26\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~The use of "us" and "our" suggests a plurality within the Godhead}}		The Hebrew word for "one" (echad) implies unity, while the word for "God" (elohim) is plural.
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=3\|verses=22\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=1\|verses=26\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=18\|verses=1-5\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~The appearance of three figures, yet described as "The Lord," is symbolic of the Trinity.}}		The use of "us" and "our" suggests a plurality within the Godhead
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Proverbs\|chap=30\|verses=4\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son.}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=3\|verses=22\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=6\|verses=8\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=18\|verses=1-5\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=48\|verses=16\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~This verse mentions the "Lord God," "me" (the Messiah), and "his spirit," suggesting a triune relationship.}}		The appearance of three figures, yet described as "The Lord," is symbolic of the Trinity.
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Hosea\|chap=1\|verses=7\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead.}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Proverbs\|chap=30\|verses=4\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=2\|verses=11\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God.}}		The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son.
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=4\|verses=6\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~The Spirit of the Lord is distinguished here, indicating the presence of a divine third person.}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=6\|verses=8\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=12\|verses=10\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~This verse links the Spirit and the pierced One (Christ) with the divine.}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=48\|verses=16\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Malachi\|chap=3\|verses=1\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~This verse speaks of "the Lord" coming to His temple and a "messenger" preparing the way, which is referring to Jesus Christ and John the Baptist.}}		This verse mentions the "Lord God," "me" (the Messiah), and "his spirit," suggesting a triune relationship.
			{{Bible ref\|book=Hosea\|chap=1\|verses=7\|version=ESV}}
			God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead.
			{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=2\|verses=11\|version=ESV}}
			The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God.
			{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=4\|verses=6\|version=ESV}}
			The Spirit of the Lord is distinguished here, indicating the presence of a divine third person.
			{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=12\|verses=10\|version=ESV}}
			This verse links the Spirit and the pierced One (Christ) with the divine.
			{{Bible ref\|book=Malachi\|chap=3\|verses=1\|version=ESV}}
			This verse speaks of "the Lord" coming to His temple and a "messenger" preparing the way, which is referring to Jesus Christ and John the Baptist.

	===In the New Testament===		===In the New Testament===

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	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=3\|verses=22\|version=ESV}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=3\|verses=22\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=18\|verses=1-5\|version=ESV}}{{note\|The appearance of three figures, yet described as "The Lord," is symbolic of the Trinity.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=18\|verses=1-5\|version=ESV}}{{note\|The appearance of three figures, yet described as "The Lord," is symbolic of the Trinity.}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Proverbs\|chap=30\|verses=4\|version=ESV}} {{note\|The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Proverbs\|chap=30\|verses=4\|version=ESV}}{{note\|The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son.}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=6\|verses=8\|version=ESV}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=6\|verses=8\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=48\|verses=16\|version=ESV}} {{note\|This verse mentions the "Lord God," "me" (the Messiah), and "his spirit," suggesting a triune relationship.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=48\|verses=16\|version=ESV}}{{note\|This verse mentions the "Lord God," "me" (the Messiah), and "his spirit," suggesting a triune relationship.}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Hosea\|chap=1\|verses=7\|version=ESV}}{{note\|God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Hosea\|chap=1\|verses=7\|version=ESV}}{{note\|God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead.}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=2\|verses=11\|version=ESV}}{{note\|The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=2\|verses=11\|version=ESV}}{{note\|The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God.}}

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	{{Bible quote \| This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree.\|book=1 John\|chap=5\|verses=6-8\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible quote \| This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree.\|book=1 John\|chap=5\|verses=6-8\|version=ESV}}
	This verse highlights the role of the Spirit, Jesus’ incarnation (water and blood), and their unity in divine testimony, pointing to the cooperative nature of the Trinity in Christ’s mission.		This verse highlights the role of the Spirit, Jesus’ incarnation (water and blood), and their unity in divine testimony, pointing to the cooperative nature of the Trinity in Christ’s mission.
	* - "'{{Bible quote \| Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth.		{{Bible quote \| Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth.
	To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood.\|book=Revelation\|chap=1\|verses=4-5\|version=ESV}}		To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood.\|book=Revelation\|chap=1\|verses=4-5\|version=ESV}}
	This greeting includes the Father ("him who is and who was and who is to come"), the Spirit ("seven spirits," symbolizing the fullness of the Spirit), and the Son (Jesus Christ), demonstrating their distinct roles in offering grace and peace.		This greeting includes the Father ("him who is and who was and who is to come"), the Spirit ("seven spirits," symbolizing the fullness of the Spirit), and the Son (Jesus Christ), demonstrating their distinct roles in offering grace and peace.
			{{Bible quote \| And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. And he went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who was seated on the throne. \|book=Revelation\|chap=5\|verses=6-7\|version=ESV}}
			The verse shows the Trinity: the Father on the throne gives the scroll to the Son (Lamb), who has the seven spirits (Holy Spirit).

	==From the Ante-Nicene Church Fathers==		==From the Ante-Nicene Church Fathers==

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	{{Bible quote \|For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.\|book=Ephesians\|chap=2\|verses=18\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible quote \|For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.\|book=Ephesians\|chap=2\|verses=18\|version=ESV}}
	Paul shows how the Son (through Him) and the Spirit provide believers access to the Father, encapsulating the Trinity’s unified work in salvation.		Paul shows how the Son (through Him) and the Spirit provide believers access to the Father, encapsulating the Trinity’s unified work in salvation.
	* - "''By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and do testify that the Father has sent his Son as the ~~Saviour~~ of the world.~~''"{{note~~\|~~This passage intertwines the Father, Son, and Spirit, showing their distinct roles in salvation and the believer’s life.~~}}
	* - "''This is ~~the one~~ who came by water and ~~blood, Jesus~~ Christ, not ~~with~~ the water only but ~~with~~ the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one ~~that~~ testifies, ~~for~~ the Spirit is the truth. ~~There~~ are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood, and these three agree.~~''"{{note~~\|This verse highlights the role of the Spirit, Jesus’ incarnation (water and blood), and their unity in divine testimony, pointing to the cooperative nature of the Trinity in Christ’s mission.}}		{{Bible quote \|By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.\|book=1 John\|chap=4\|verses=13-14\|version=ESV}}
	* - "''Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of ~~the~~ kings ~~of the~~ earth.~~''"{{note~~\|This greeting includes the Father ("him who is and who was and who is to come"), the Spirit ("seven spirits," symbolizing the fullness of the Spirit), and the Son (Jesus Christ), demonstrating their distinct roles in offering grace and peace.}}
	* - "''Then I saw between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders a Lamb standing as if it had been slaughtered, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. He went and took the scroll from the right hand of the one who was seated on the throne.''"{{note\|This passage intertwines the Father, Son, and Spirit, showing their distinct roles in salvation and the believer’s life.}}		{{Bible quote \| This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree.\|book=1 John\|chap=5\|verses=6-8\|version=ESV}}
			This verse highlights the role of the Spirit, Jesus’ incarnation (water and blood), and their unity in divine testimony, pointing to the cooperative nature of the Trinity in Christ’s mission.
			* - "'{{Bible quote \| Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth.
			To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood.\|book=Revelation\|chap=1\|verses=4-5\|version=ESV}}
			This greeting includes the Father ("him who is and who was and who is to come"), the Spirit ("seven spirits," symbolizing the fullness of the Spirit), and the Son (Jesus Christ), demonstrating their distinct roles in offering grace and peace.

	==From the Ante-Nicene Church Fathers==		==From the Ante-Nicene Church Fathers==

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	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Deuteronomy\|chap=6\|verses=4\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~The Hebrew word for "one" (echad) implies unity, while the word for "God" (elohim) is plural.}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Deuteronomy\|chap=6\|verses=4\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=1\|verses=26\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~The use of "us" and "our" suggests a plurality within the Godhead}}		The Hebrew word for "one" (echad) implies unity, while the word for "God" (elohim) is plural.
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=3\|verses=22\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=1\|verses=26\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=18\|verses=1-5\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~The appearance of three figures, yet described as "The Lord," is symbolic of the Trinity.}}		The use of "us" and "our" suggests a plurality within the Godhead
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Proverbs\|chap=30\|verses=4\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son.}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=3\|verses=22\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=6\|verses=8\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=18\|verses=1-5\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=48\|verses=16\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~This verse mentions the "Lord God," "me" (the Messiah), and "his spirit," suggesting a triune relationship.}}		The appearance of three figures, yet described as "The Lord," is symbolic of the Trinity.
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Hosea\|chap=1\|verses=7\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead.}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Proverbs\|chap=30\|verses=4\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=2\|verses=11\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God.}}		The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son.
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=4\|verses=6\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~The Spirit of the Lord is distinguished here, indicating the presence of a divine third person.}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=6\|verses=8\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=12\|verses=10\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~This verse links the Spirit and the pierced One (Christ) with the divine.}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=48\|verses=16\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Malachi\|chap=3\|verses=1\|version=ESV}}~~{{note\|~~This verse speaks of "the Lord" coming to His temple and a "messenger" preparing the way, which is referring to Jesus Christ and John the Baptist.}}		This verse mentions the "Lord God," "me" (the Messiah), and "his spirit," suggesting a triune relationship.
			{{Bible ref\|book=Hosea\|chap=1\|verses=7\|version=ESV}}
			God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead.
			{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=2\|verses=11\|version=ESV}}
			The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God.
			{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=4\|verses=6\|version=ESV}}
			The Spirit of the Lord is distinguished here, indicating the presence of a divine third person.
			{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=12\|verses=10\|version=ESV}}
			This verse links the Spirit and the pierced One (Christ) with the divine.
			{{Bible ref\|book=Malachi\|chap=3\|verses=1\|version=ESV}}
			This verse speaks of "the Lord" coming to His temple and a "messenger" preparing the way, which is referring to Jesus Christ and John the Baptist.

	===In the New Testament===		===In the New Testament===

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	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=18\|verses=1-5\|version=ESV}}{{note\|The appearance of three figures, yet described as "The Lord," is symbolic of the Trinity.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=18\|verses=1-5\|version=ESV}}{{note\|The appearance of three figures, yet described as "The Lord," is symbolic of the Trinity.}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Proverbs\|chap=30\|verses=4\|version=ESV}} {{note\|The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Proverbs\|chap=30\|verses=4\|version=ESV}}{{note\|The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son.}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=6\|verses=8\|version=ESV}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=6\|verses=8\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=48\|verses=16\|version=ESV}} {{note\|This verse mentions the "Lord God," "me" (the Messiah), and "his spirit," suggesting a triune relationship.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=48\|verses=16\|version=ESV}}{{note\|This verse mentions the "Lord God," "me" (the Messiah), and "his spirit," suggesting a triune relationship.}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Hosea\|chap=1\|verses=7\|version=ESV}}{{note\|God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Hosea\|chap=1\|verses=7\|version=ESV}}{{note\|God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead.}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=2\|verses=11\|version=ESV}}{{note\|The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=2\|verses=11\|version=ESV}}{{note\|The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God.}}

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	{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=3\|verses=22\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=3\|verses=22\|version=ESV}}

	{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=18\|verses=1-5\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=18\|verses=1-5\|version=ESV}}
	The appearance of three figures, yet described as "The Lord," is symbolic of the Trinity.		The appearance of three figures, yet described as "The Lord," is symbolic of the Trinity.

	{{Bible ref\|book=Proverbs\|chap=30\|verses=4\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Proverbs\|chap=30\|verses=4\|version=ESV}}
	The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son.		The mention of God's "name" and the "name of his child" is a reference to the Father and the Son.

	{{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=6\|verses=8\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=6\|verses=8\|version=ESV}}

	{{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=48\|verses=16\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=48\|verses=16\|version=ESV}}
	This verse mentions the "Lord God," "me" (the Messiah), and "his spirit," suggesting a triune relationship.		This verse mentions the "Lord God," "me" (the Messiah), and "his spirit," suggesting a triune relationship.

	{{Bible ref\|book=Hosea\|chap=1\|verses=7\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Hosea\|chap=1\|verses=7\|version=ESV}}
	God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead.		God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead.

	{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=2\|verses=11\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=2\|verses=11\|version=ESV}}
	The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God.		The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God.

	{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=4\|verses=6\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=4\|verses=6\|version=ESV}}
	The Spirit of the Lord is distinguished here, indicating the presence of a divine third person.		The Spirit of the Lord is distinguished here, indicating the presence of a divine third person.

	{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=12\|verses=10\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=12\|verses=10\|version=ESV}}
	This verse links the Spirit and the pierced One (Christ) with the divine.		This verse links the Spirit and the pierced One (Christ) with the divine.

	{{Bible ref\|book=Malachi\|chap=3\|verses=1\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible ref\|book=Malachi\|chap=3\|verses=1\|version=ESV}}
	This verse speaks of "the Lord" coming to His temple and a "messenger" preparing the way, which is referring to Jesus Christ and John the Baptist.		This verse speaks of "the Lord" coming to His temple and a "messenger" preparing the way, which is referring to Jesus Christ and John the Baptist.

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	== References to the Trinity ==		== References to the Trinity ==
	===In the Old Testament===		===In the Old Testament===
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Deuteronomy\|chap=6\|verses=4\|version=ESV}} {{note\|The Hebrew word for "one" (echad) implies unity, while the word for "God" (elohim) is plural.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Deuteronomy\|chap=6\|verses=4\|version=ESV}}{{note\|The Hebrew word for "one" (echad) implies unity, while the word for "God" (elohim) is plural.}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=1\|verses=26\|version=ESV}}{{note\|The use of "us" and "our" suggests a plurality within the Godhead}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=1\|verses=26\|version=ESV}}{{note\|The use of "us" and "our" suggests a plurality within the Godhead}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=3\|verses=22\|version=ESV}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Genesis\|chap=3\|verses=22\|version=ESV}}
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	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=6\|verses=8\|version=ESV}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=6\|verses=8\|version=ESV}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=48\|verses=16\|version=ESV}} {{note\|This verse mentions the "Lord God," "me" (the Messiah), and "his spirit," suggesting a triune relationship.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Isaiah\|chap=48\|verses=16\|version=ESV}} {{note\|This verse mentions the "Lord God," "me" (the Messiah), and "his spirit," suggesting a triune relationship.}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Hosea\|chap=1\|verses=7\|version=ESV}} {{note\|God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Hosea\|chap=1\|verses=7\|version=ESV}}{{note\|God refers to Himself as saving "by the Lord their God," implying a distinction within the Godhead.}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=2\|verses=11\|version=ESV}} {{note\|The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=2\|verses=11\|version=ESV}}{{note\|The Lord is both the sender and the one being sent, telling of a multi-personal nature of God.}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=4\|verses=6\|version=ESV}} {{note\|The Spirit of the Lord is distinguished here, indicating the presence of a divine third person.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=4\|verses=6\|version=ESV}}{{note\|The Spirit of the Lord is distinguished here, indicating the presence of a divine third person.}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=12\|verses=10\|version=ESV}} {{note\|This verse links the Spirit and the pierced One (Christ) with the divine.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Zechariah\|chap=12\|verses=10\|version=ESV}}{{note\|This verse links the Spirit and the pierced One (Christ) with the divine.}}
	* - {{Bible ref\|book=Malachi\|chap=3\|verses=1\|version=ESV}} {{note\|This verse speaks of "the Lord" coming to His temple and a "messenger" preparing the way, which is referring to Jesus Christ and John the Baptist.}}		* - {{Bible ref\|book=Malachi\|chap=3\|verses=1\|version=ESV}}{{note\|This verse speaks of "the Lord" coming to His temple and a "messenger" preparing the way, which is referring to Jesus Christ and John the Baptist.}}

	===In the New Testament===		===In the New Testament===

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	{{Bible quote\| For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand.\|book=John\|chap=3\|verses=34-25\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible quote\| For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand.\|book=John\|chap=3\|verses=34-25\|version=ESV}}
	This verse highlights the relationship between the Father, who sends and loves, the Son, who is sent and empowered, and the Spirit, who is given without measure.		This verse highlights the relationship between the Father, who sends and loves, the Son, who is sent and empowered, and the Spirit, who is given without measure.
	{{Bible quote\| And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.\|book=John\|chap=14\|verses=16-17\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible quote\| And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.\|book=John\|chap=14\|verses=16-17\|version=ESV}}The verse supports Trinity: "another Helper" (Holy Spirit) is sent by "the Father" and dwells "with you and will be in you.".{{Bible quote \| But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.\|book=John\|chap=14\|verses=26\|version=ESV}}

	{{Bible quote \| But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.\|book=John\|chap=14\|verses=26\|version=ESV}}
	This verse emphasizes the Spirit’s role in illuminating the words and works of the Son, sent by the authority of the Father, completing the divine relationship.		This verse emphasizes the Spirit’s role in illuminating the words and works of the Son, sent by the authority of the Father, completing the divine relationship.
	{{Bible quote \|This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses. Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing.\|book=Acts\|chap=2\|verses=32-33\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible quote \|This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses. Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing.\|book=Acts\|chap=2\|verses=32-33\|version=ESV}}God the Father exalted Jesus at His right hand, and Jesus poured out the Holy Spirit.{{Bible quote \| You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. \|book=Romans\|chap=8\|verses=9-11\|version=ESV}}
	{{Bible quote \| You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness. If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. \|book=Romans\|chap=8\|verses=9-11\|version=ESV}}
	This passage intertwines the Father, Son, and Spirit, showing their distinct roles in salvation and the believer’s life.		This passage intertwines the Father, Son, and Spirit, showing their distinct roles in salvation and the believer’s life.

	{{Bible quote \|The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.\|book=2 Corinthians\|chap=13\|verses=14\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible quote \|The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.\|book=2 Corinthians\|chap=13\|verses=14\|version=ESV}}
	This verse is a Trinitarian benediction		This verse is a Trinitarian benediction.

	{{Bible quote \| But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!”\|book=Galatians\|chap=4\|verses=4-6\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible quote \| But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!”\|book=Galatians\|chap=4\|verses=4-6\|version=ESV}}God sent his Son and the Spirit of his Son. This shows God, Son, and Spirit are three but one.{{Bible quote \|For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.\|book=Ephesians\|chap=2\|verses=18\|version=ESV}}

	{{Bible quote \|For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.\|book=Ephesians\|chap=2\|verses=18\|version=ESV}}
	Paul shows how the Son (through Him) and the Spirit provide believers access to the Father, encapsulating the Trinity’s unified work in salvation.		Paul shows how the Son (through Him) and the Spirit provide believers access to the Father, encapsulating the Trinity’s unified work in salvation.

	{{Bible quote \|By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.\|book=1 John\|chap=4\|verses=13-14\|version=ESV}}		{{Bible quote \|By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world.\|book=1 John\|chap=4\|verses=13-14\|version=ESV}}God (Father), Son (Savior), and Spirit are one.{{Bible quote \| This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree.\|book=1 John\|chap=5\|verses=6-8\|version=ESV}}

	{{Bible quote \| This is he who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ; not by the water only but by the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one who testifies, because the Spirit is the truth. For there are three that testify: the Spirit and the water and the blood; and these three agree.\|book=1 John\|chap=5\|verses=6-8\|version=ESV}}
	This verse highlights the role of the Spirit, Jesus’ incarnation (water and blood), and their unity in divine testimony, pointing to the cooperative nature of the Trinity in Christ’s mission.		This verse highlights the role of the Spirit, Jesus’ incarnation (water and blood), and their unity in divine testimony, pointing to the cooperative nature of the Trinity in Christ’s mission.
	{{Bible quote \| Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth.		{{Bible quote \| Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth.