Jesus and the Father are of the same substance.

• A. Of similar substance to the Father
• B. Consubstantial with the Father
• C. A created being
• D. The Father and the Son are distinct

Answer: (B)

The statement tests understanding of what consubstantial means in Christian theology—the Father and the Son share one divine substance. In the doctrine of the Trinity, there is one divine essence expressed in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Saying Jesus is consubstantial with the Father means He is truly God, not a created being, and not merely similar to God the Father. It affirms equality and unity of nature between the Father and the Son.

This is why the best way to express the idea is that they are consubstantial with the Father. If someone were only of similar substance, that would imply a difference in essence rather than sameness. Saying the Son is a created being denies His divinity altogether. Saying the Father and the Son are distinct focuses on their personal difference, not on the shared divine substance that makes them one God.