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The Holy Spirit

The Holy Trinity is clarified by three (3) Christian Creeds

By the 6th century AD, there were three creeds (official statements of faith), that were confessed by the church. Two of them were the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed. Both of these creeds include statements that express the Christian belief in the Holy Trinity. Some years later, a number of theologians considered these two creeds too weak regarding the important doctrine of the Holy Trinity. As a result, several learned Christian theologians worked on a more detailed statement of faith. This new statement was intended to more clearly define the Holy Trinity and the unity of its persons.

This third creed is called the Athanasian Creed. Although its true origin is unclear, it was named after St. Athanasius who lived from 296 to 373 AD. He was a strong defender and writer of the Christian faith in the fourth century. The reason for the writing and use of the Athanasian Creed is to assist the church and all Christians in combating two errors, which at that time and still today, undermine true Bible teachings. The errors are: 1) denial that God's Son and the Holy Spirit are of one being, or Godhead, with the Father; 2) denial that Jesus Christ is true God and true man in one person.

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