The Godhead in the Messianic Offices
The doctrine of the Trinity, also referred to as the Godhead, is a fundamental doctrine of Christianity that asserts that there is one God, the creator of all things (1 Corinthians 8:6; Colossians 1:16; Psalm 104:30; Isaiah 42:5) who exists in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Godhead holds specific roles in relation to the three Messianic offices of prophet, priest, and king. In the person of the Messiah, all the fulness of the Godhead bodily dwelleth (Colossians 2:9). In Matthew 3:17, it is stated that the Father anointed the Son, who is the great Prophet like unto Moses (Deuteronomy 8:18; Acts 3:22; Acts 7:37; Matthew 21:11), with the Holy Spirit. This passage highlights the role of the Son as the chosen one of God the Father, and the Holy Spirit as the power that enables him to fulfill his mission as a Prophet. The Son, as Messiah the Prophet, is the one who speaks on behalf of God and reveals God's will to humanity. Hebrews 9:14 states that ...