The trinity is a foundational doctrine in christian theology, describing the nature of god as three distinct persons in one essence: God the father, god the son (jesus christ), and god the holy spirit. The nature of the trinity (or holy trinity) has caused centuries of argument and division within the christian faith.

What is the trinity? We can define the “trinity” or “triune god” in this way: There is only one god. The father is god. The son is god. The holy spirit is god. The father, son, and holy spirit, are three …

The son is god. The holy spirit is god. The father, son, and holy spirit, are three … The doctrine of the trinity means that there is one god who eternally exists as three distinct persons †the father, son, and holy spirit. Stated differently, god is one in essence and three in person.