1.1.1 - The Trinity Flashcards

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What is the ‘Creed’?

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Statement of christian beliefs

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2
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‘_____’ Creed

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Nicene

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3
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Where are the CHristian beliefs about the Holy Trinity?

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The Nicene Creed

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4
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Source of Wisdom and authority from the creed

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‘We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty’

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5
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What is believing in one God called?

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Monotheism

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6
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Monotheism is…

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The basis of christianity

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Where is it shown that christians must be monothetic?

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Both the new and old testament

Ten Commandments

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8
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What did Jesus say was the greatest commandment?

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‘Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one’

‘Lord our God, the Lord is one’

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9
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The Trinity

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The Father,, the Son and the Holy Spirit

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10
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God the Father helps christians…

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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

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In the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ or ‘Our Father’ christians learn…

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God will provide their daily bread and protect them from evil - he is their ‘father’

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God the son helps christians…

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Understand His love

In Jesus’ life and teachings he showed God’s love - healing and feeding people

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The Holy Spirit helps christians…

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Understand His presence in the world
HS is how God communicates with humans - revealing His presence
Strengthen and empower christians

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14
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Catechism of monotheism (Source of Wisdom and authority)

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‘God is one in nature, substance and essence’

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15
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Do all christians understand the Trinity

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No, some find it a difficult concept but still believe in it of past experiences as God as (father,son,HS)

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16
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What does the Nicene Creed say about the Trinity

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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.

17
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Why do Christians believe in monotheism

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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