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Father, Son, and Holy Spirit/Ghost

God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit; the God who created us, the God who redeemed us, and the God who continues to work through us to make us holy; Creator, Savior, and Healer; Source, Servant, and Guide; Creator, Liberator, and Advocate; the Holy Trinity; Three in One; One in Three; the Triune God. When choosing alternatives, be aware that some describe who God is ("God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit") while others describe what God does ("Creator, Savior, and Healer"). Some people object to the overuse of God-as-function terms.


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