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Old 02-05-2008, 06:01 PM
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As far as I know 'homoousias' can be translated "same nature" or "same essence". I have never heard it translated "same substance".
I need to look at some stuff, I am sure I have seen "substance" before. (Not taking a position on it) it could have just been poorly done.(The translation, not what you said!)
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Q. 6. How many persons are there in the Godhead?
A. There are three persons in the Godhead: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost;[20] and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
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