Q. 25. Since there is but one divine essence, why speakest thou of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost?
Question. Since there is but one divine essence, why speakest thou of Father, Son, and Holy Ghost?
Answer. Because God has so revealed himself in his word, that these three and distinct persons (Matt. 28;19), are the one, true, and eternal God (Matt. 12;29).
Proofs.
- [proof-1] Matt. 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.— John 14;16, 17.—John 5;32.—John 15;26.—John 10;33.—Matt. 3;16, 17.—Heb. 1;8.—Acts 5;3, 4.—2 Cor. 13;13.—1 Cor. 12;4-6.
- [proof-2] Matt. 12;29.—The first of all the commandments is, Hear O Israel: the Lord our God is one Lord. 1 Cor. 8;4.—Eph. 4;6.—Isa. 44;6.—Isa. 45;5.
- [proof-3] OF GOD THE FATHER.
Source and provenance
Citation: Heidelberg Catechism Q. 25, Wikisource 1879 Reformed Church in America translation.
Original work: Public-domain historical catechism
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Scripture refs: 1CO.12.4-1CO.12.6, 2CO.13.13, ACT.5.3, ACT.5.4, EPH.4.6, HEB.1.8, ISA.44.6, ISA.45.5, JHN.10.33, JHN.14.16, JHN.14.17, JHN.15.26, JHN.5.32, MAT.12.29, MAT.28.19, MAT.3.16, MAT.3.17
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