The foundation of Christian religion gathered into six principles and it is to be…William Perkins, 1682

5. Distinguished into the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.

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5. Distinguished into the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.

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¹And Jesus, when he was baptized, came straight out of the water: and lo, the heavens, were opened unto him, and John saw the Spirit of God descending like a Dove, and lighting upon him.

1Mat. 3.16.

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¹And lo, a voice came from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

1Ver. 17

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For there are three that bare record in heaven,¹ the Father, the Word, and the holy Ghost, and these three are one.

1Joh. 5.7.

5. Distinguished into the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.

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5. Distinguished into the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.