Theological Term of the Week: Perichoresis
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 3:00AM
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perichoresis 
A term (from the Greek) used to express the intimate union of the three persons in the Trinity as they mutually indwell or interpenetrate each other in the one being of God. Also called circumincession or coinherence.

 

Learn more:

  1. Kevin DeYoung: Theological Primer: Perichoresis
  2. Ligonier Ministries: Perichoresis

 

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