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title: "Question 9: How many persons are there in the Godhead? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
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# Question 9: How many persons are there in the Godhead? | Westminster Larger Catechism

There be three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one true, eternal God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory; although distinguished by their personal properties.

Scripture proofs: 1 John 5:7; Matt. 3:16-17; Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14; John 10:30.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=116)

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