1.2 Biblical understanding of God as a Trinity of Persons

Question 1

in the Bible when did humans meet God in his three forms?

Answer 1

~Father - revealed by the Old Testament to be Creator, Lord, Father and Judge
~Son - lived on Earth as Jesus amongst humans
~Holy Sprit - who filled them with new life and power

Question 2

where do all three forms of God appear?

Answer 2

Baptism of Jesus

Question 3

how did God appear in the Baptism of Jesus?

Answer 3

~Father - voice from heaven ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him am well pleased’
~Son - Jesus
~Holy Spirit - Dove

Question 4

what were the main teachings of the Council of Nicaea? 2

Answer 4

~the Son is eternally begotten of the Father
~the Father and Son have always existed together, co-equal, co-eternal

Question 5

why may people argue against the Trinty?

Answer 5

~nowhere in the Bible is the org Trinity used
~the Trinity is illogical as it means 3 is 1 and 1 is 3
~Jews feel that believing in the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit breaks the commandment of believing in only 1 God