1.1.1 - The Trinity Flashcards
What is the ‘Creed’?
Statement of christian beliefs
‘_____’ Creed
Nicene
Where are the CHristian beliefs about the Holy Trinity?
The Nicene Creed
Source of Wisdom and authority from the creed
‘We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty’
What is believing in one God called?
Monotheism
Monotheism is…
The basis of christianity
Where is it shown that christians must be monothetic?
Both the new and old testament
Ten Commandments
What did Jesus say was the greatest commandment?
‘Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one’
‘Lord our God, the Lord is one’
The Trinity
The Father,, the Son and the Holy Spirit
God the Father helps christians…
Understand His power and creativity
His care for the world and its people
He created people like a father
Has a relationship of love and care with his creation
In the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ or ‘Our Father’ christians learn…
God will provide their daily bread and protect them from evil - he is their ‘father’
God the son helps christians…
Understand His love
In Jesus’ life and teachings he showed God’s love - healing and feeding people
The Holy Spirit helps christians…
Understand His presence in the world
HS is how God communicates with humans - revealing His presence
Strengthen and empower christians
Catechism of monotheism (Source of Wisdom and authority)
‘God is one in nature, substance and essence’
Do all christians understand the Trinity
No, some find it a difficult concept but still believe in it of past experiences as God as (father,son,HS)
What does the Nicene Creed say about the Trinity
We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth…
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, true God from true God, begotten not made, of one Being with the Father…
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.
Why do Christians believe in monotheism
Bible - new and old testaments - show there is only one God
10 commandments
Jesus - The Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Creeds
Universe God created
