Heilige Dreifaltigkeit
Definition
The Heilige Dreifaltigkeit, or Holy Trinity, is a Christian doctrine that describes God as three distinct persons in one divine being: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit.
Analogy
Think of the Heilige Dreifaltigkeit like a three-in-one shampoo. Just as the shampoo combines three different elements into one product, the Holy Trinity combines three distinct persons into one divine being.
Related terms
Monotheism: The belief in only one God.
Incarnation: The Christian belief that Jesus Christ is God in human form.
Baptism: A Christian sacrament that symbolizes initiation into the faith and often involves water.
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