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What is the role of each Hypostasis in my life?

Q331 · The Fall of Humanity

The love of God the Father for me :

He created me as the greatest creation on earth.

His divine providence embraces me.

He makes all things work for my good.

His Fatherhood is always kind, even when I am being chastened.

With love and wisdom, He grants me the gifts I need.

He grants me the free gift of salvation.

His divine embrace welcomes me.

The grace of the only Son saves me :

His names and titles declare His love for me.

He was incarnate for my sake.

He suffered for my sake.

675 St. Ambrose of Milan, The Sacraments 6.2(5–6) (FOTC 44:320).
676 St. John Chrysostom, Homilies on the Second Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians 11.5 (NPNF I/12:333) amended.
677 St. Basil of Caesarea, Letters 8 (FOTC 13:36) amended.

He was crucified for my sake.

He resurrects me with Him.

He raises me to His heavens.

He grants me new life.

The communion of the Holy Spirit :

He grants me the revelation of the Holy Scriptures.

He offers me fellowship with God.

He grants me the spirit of adoption by the Father (the new birth of baptism).

He restores the divine image in my nature.

He grants me the forgiveness of sins.

He enlightens my mind.

He grants me membership in the Church, the Body of Christ.

He gives me the power of victory over sin, death, and Satan, and raises my heart up to heaven.