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The solution to confusion over familiar theological jargon

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With specific regard to the Trinity (the triune nature of the one God).

The precise jargon I am referring to:
  • Father (which I will designate God Individual A) "#A"
  • Son (God Individual B) "#B"
  • Holy Spirit (God Individual C) "#C"
All three Individuals in the Godhead are a Father of something.
  • #C is the Father of Truth (John 16:13) and of scripture (2 Peter 1:20-21 / 2 Timothy 3:16)
  • #B is the Father of creation (John 1:3 / Colossians 1:16 / Nehemiah 9:6 / Isaiah 44:24)
  • #A is the Father of Jesus (John 1:14 / John 3:16-18) ← the One who we primarily refer to as "the Father"
All three are Holy (Psalm 99:9) All three are Spirit (John 4:24). But not all three are referred to as the Holy Spirit

And while the Son designation clearly refers only #B, there is confusion about His being an eternal son (which he is not
according to Hebrews 1:5 which states he will become a Son when he is begotten n body see Hebrews 10:5 which incidentally
is when the Father becomes a Father). Neither was true before the incarnation.

Since all creation in the beginning is revealed to be the act of God the Word (John 1:3 / Colossians 1:16) which he did alone by himself (Nehemiah 9:6 / Isaiah 44:24) though he was in company with the Father (1 John 1:1-2) and the Spirit of God (Genesis 1:1-2)... we learn:

Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God the Word created the heavens and the earth.

And:

Luke 3:38
... the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God the Word.

We also learn that Jesus is YHVH the LORD Yahweh Jehovah (John 1:3 / Colossians 1:16 / Nehemiah 9:6 / Isaiah 44:24) confirming His claim in John 8:58.

That when we take each Individual of the Godhead back to the clinical categorization (#A, #B, #C) it helps clarify our understanding of the Triune God. For each are unique in their individuality and offices held as well as their part in the salvation of man.
 

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And while the Son designation clearly refers only #B, there is confusion about His being an eternal son (which he is not
according to Hebrews 1:5 which states he will become a Son when he is begotten n body see Hebrews 10:5 which incidentally
is when the Father becomes a Father). Neither was true before the incarnation.
Son always was Son and Father, Father. His body in earthly time was anticipated prophetically by those who worshipped in truth.
 
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And while the Son designation clearly refers only #B, there is confusion about His being an eternal son (which he is not
according to Hebrews 1:5 which states he will become a Son when he is begotten n body see Hebrews 10:5 which incidentally
is when the Father becomes a Father). Neither was true before the incarnation.
Son always was Son and Father, Father. His body in earthly time was anticipated prophetically by those who worshipped in truth.

Hebrews 1:5 (KJV)
5 For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I WILL BE to him a Father, and he SHALL BE to me a Son?

Means neither were true before the incarnation.
 
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