One God in three co-equal persons; Nicene Trinity foundational to faith
The Cherubim and Seraphim Church affirms classical Trinitarian orthodoxy as foundational to its evangelical Protestant identity. God is one Being in three distinct divine persons — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — coequal, coeternal, and cosubstantial. This Trinitarian framework is inherited from evangelical Protestantism and remains central to C&S theology despite its African contextual expressions.
The Trinity is not merely an abstract doctrine but is understood experientially through worship and prayer. The C&S emphasizes encounter with the living God through all three persons of the Trinity — praying to the Father through Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. The white garment tradition symbolizes purity before the triune God and protection from evil spiritual forces.
The Trinity also shapes the C&S understanding of spiritual authority and healing. Christ is Lord over all principalities and powers, and the Holy Spirit empowers believers to continue Christ's ministry of healing and deliverance.
Key Distinctions
- Persons ontology:
- three distinct persons, one divine Being
- Spirit procession:
- from Father and Son (filioque)
- Creed stance:
- Nicene Creed affirmed; practical experience of Spirit emphasized
Scripture References
Sources
- Cherubim and Seraphim Church Order and Teachings
- Nigerian Aladura Revival Theology — as documented in academic sources on African Pentecostalism