OP, this is confusing- even for people who have studied the bible for years.

My church is Protestant and gets a little annoyed when I voice my opinion that they are NOT the same.

There are compelling arguments for either side.

I prefer to believe that Jesus is the SON of God. He said so way too many times to disbelieve him, in my opinion.

The trinity to me is God, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

For me, the Holy Spirit is God and Jesus, combined.

Good luck trying to figure it out.