Affirms
God exists eternally as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Moravian Church affirms the classical doctrine of the Trinity as expressed in the Nicene Creed and the Apostles' Creed. The Ground of the Unity affirms that God exists eternally as three distinct persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—who share one divine nature and substance. This doctrine is foundational to Moravian faith and worship.
Key Distinctions
- Persons ontology:
- three coequal persons, one divine substance
- Spirit procession:
- from Father and Son (filioque)
- Creed stance:
- Nicene Creed affirmed; Ground of the Unity (2010); Christ-centered Trinitarian piety
Scripture References
Sources
- Moravian Church, Ground of the Unity
- Moravian Church Doctrinal Statement