Godhead meaning "the Trinity"; the Reformers preferred the term Triune God over Trinity because in Latin Triune literally means 3-1 as in The 3-in-1 God, not 31 gods. More and more "American Christians" today speak in confusion regarding the Godhead as if Christians did in fact worship 3 different deities (that's a heresy folks be careful).
Often critics of the Trinity will point to the fact that the word itself is not in the Bible despite the fact that the teaching of the Godhead if not the word itself is often mentioned in Scripture. As we'll see here in EPH 1:3-14 which demonstrates the truth, as Paul presents clearly the working of all 3 members of the Godhead:
First - (v 3-6) God the Father planned redemption, having predestined a people for Himself to eternal life in Christ (some Jews and some Gentiles -John 10)
Second - (v 7-12) God the Son (or Word or God-man) carried out the work necessary to secure the salvation our Father planned and promised. He shed His blood for us to bring us forgiveness; guaranteeing everlasting honor and exaltation for Himself (Expiation, Propitiation, Atonement, Justification, Emancipation from Slavery to Sin-Satan-Death-and Self-worship)
Third - (v 13-14) God the Spirit seals the work of Christ to us, applying the benefits of salvation and marking us off as our Creators special possession. (Regeneration, Sanctification)
Each Person in the Godhead works specifically to bring about salvation, yet also in harmony. All members of the Godhead work toward one end and never stand opposed or in discord of one another.
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