Term

ontological equality

The doctrine that the members of the Trinity are eternally equal in being or essence despite having different roles or functions.

Filed underTheology Proper

Definition

A phrase that describes the members of the Trinity as eternally equal in being or essence, even while having different roles or functions.

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Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 14C.2Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 14C.2.

Last revised August 14, 2026