The Immanent Trinity refers to the internal and eternal relationships and processes within the Godhead, distinct from the Economic Trinity which pertains to God's actions in the world. It emphasizes the understanding of God as a communion of three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—existing in perfect unity and equality without reference to creation or salvation history.

Immanent Trinity

The Economic Trinity refers to the way in which the three persons of the Christian Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—interact with the world and fulfill their roles in the divine plan of salvation. This concept emphasizes the distinct yet unified actions of each person in the Trinity, highlighting their cooperative involvement in creation, redemption, and ongoing presence in the world.

Economic Trinity

internal and eternal relationships

Godhead

God's actions in the world

understanding of God

communion of three persons

Father

The Holy Spirit is a central figure in Christian theology, regarded as the third person of the Holy Trinity, alongside God the Father and Jesus Christ. It is believed to be the divine presence and power of God active in the world, guiding, sanctifying, and empowering believers for spiritual growth and service.

Holy Spirit

perfect unity

Perfect equality

reference to creation

Salvation History is the narrative of God's actions and interventions in human history to bring about the redemption and salvation of humanity, as understood within the Christian tradition. It spans from the creation of the world, through key events such as the covenants with Abraham and Moses, to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and continues with the mission of the Church.

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