1.1 Trinity

Question 1

What are the three main attributes that Christians believe about God?

Answer 1

Omnipotent
Omnibenevolent
Omniscient

Question 2

Why do Christians believe God is omnipotent?

Answer 2

God is all powerful, there is nothing he cannot do

God created the world from nothing

Question 3

Why do Christians believe God is omnibenevolent?

Answer 3

God is all-loving, full of mercy and compassion

God so loved the world that he sent his only son so that people could have eternal life

Question 4

Who is the Trinity?

Answer 4

God the Father

God the Son

God the Holy Spirit

Question 5

Define monotheism?

Answer 5

There is only one God

Question 6

Define the Trinity?

Answer 6

God exists as three persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Each of these three are distinct from one and other, but each is wholly God.

There are NOT three Gods.

Question 7

What is the purpose of the trinity and why is it important?

Answer 7

-It helps with the understanding of Gods qualities, allowing them to strengthen their relationship with God.

It is what connects God with humans

It is a fundamental belief for all Christians.

Without the Trinity it is not possible to believe that Jesus is God. - This is one of the most important Christians beliefs.

Question 8

What is the official name of the trinity

Answer 8

The doctrine of the Trinity

Question 9

Is Christianity and Monotheistic religion or a Polytheistic religion?

Answer 9

Monotheistic (one god)

Question 10

What are Creeds?

Answer 10

The decisions of Church Councils and the writings of Church leaders

Question 11

What does the Nicene Creed say about the Trinity?

Answer 11

The Trinity works as one - yet each of the three persons has a special role.

a) God the Father created heaven and earth,
b) God the Son, Jesus, is the saviour of the world.
c) God the Holy Spirit guides, helps and inspires human beings.

Question 12

How do Mormons view the trinity?

Answer 12

Mormons - believe that they are not one being, instead they are three different beings united in will and purpose

Question 13

How do Jehovah’s witnesses view the trinity?

Answer 13

Jehovah’s witnesses - Jehovah is the one true God. Jesus is God’s Son. The Holy Spirit is God’s power in the world and so is not a person

Question 14

How do Unitarians view the trinity?

Answer 14

Unitarians - There is only one God. Jesus was a man whose teachings give him moral authority but not divinity. There is no difference between God and the Holy Spirit.

Question 15

How do Christians show their belief in the Trinity through worship?

Answer 15

• They say the Nicene Creed
• They use the Sign of the Cross
• Priests begin their sermons with the Sign of the Cross
• Baptisms and Marriages are performed in the name of the Trinity

-Priests bless a congregation at the end of services with the words ‘May the
blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with you now and for evermore’

Question 16

What are the attributes of God the father?

Answer 16

• Creator of the universe
• ‘Almighty’ (omnipotent)
• Alway existed (eternal)

Question 17

What are the attributes of God the son?

Answer 17

• Jesus Christ
• Always existed
• Comes from the father

Question 18

What are the attributes of God the Holy Spirit?

Answer 18

• Guides and gives strength to believers

- Comes from the father and the son

Question 19

What is the reference to God the Father in the Nicene Creed?

Answer 19

"We believe in one
God, the Father,
the Almighty,
maker of heaven
and earth'

Question 20

What is the reference to God the Son in the Nicene Creed?

Answer 20

"We believe in one
Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of
God, eternally
begotten of the
Father'

Question 21

What is the reference to God the Holy Spirit in the Nicene Creed?

Answer 21

‘We believe in the
Holy Spirit, the
giver of life, who
proceeds from the
Father and the Son'

Question 22

Trinity SOW and Analysis

Answer 22

“As soon as Jesus was baptised, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said. This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3: 16-17 (NIV)

“Spirit of god”- The ‘Spirit of God’ is the
Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit comes from the Father to help Jesus begin his ministry

“voice from heaven”-The ‘voice from heaven’ is the Father. The Father
gives his approval of Jesus’ ministry,

“My son”- Jesus is the son of God

This is an important source of wisdom and authority about the Trinity because it shows that God is three separate persons who coexist and work together as one

Question 23

Christians believe the Father is the all-powerful creator, who cares for everything he creates. How does this affect the life of Christians today?

Answer 23

Christians pray to the Father in the
knowledge that he cares for them and is
powerful enough to answer their prayers.

Question 24

The Son became a human being in Jesus.
He came into the world to teach people
how to live good, loving, and faithful lives. How does this affect the life of Christians today?

Answer 24

Christians follow the example set by Jesus
in their own lives and look to him as a role
model.

Question 25

The Son died to redeem the sins of

humanity. How does this affect the life of Christians today?

Answer 25

Worship is often happy and joyful, as

Christians express their thanks to Jesus for the sacrifice he made.

Question 26

The Trinity is a loving relationship, where

three persons coexist in a perfect unity. How does this affect the life of Christians today?

Answer 26

The love of the Trinity inspires Christians to show love towards others.

Question 27

How does the Trinity affect the daily lives of Christians?

Answer 27

Christians bless themselves by making the
sign of the cross and offer prayers “in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit”

Prayers such as the Lord’s Prayer, Nicene
Creed and Apostles’ Creed refer to the Trinity.

Some Church hymns refer to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

The belief in the Trinity is intended to be at the centre of each Christian’s individual daily relationship with God.