Chapter 5 Flashcards
Definition of theology?
The study of the existence and attributes of God.
What reminds Christians that the trinity is the center of the faith?
Praying the sign of the cross
What are the 2 trinitys?
Immanent and Salvific
What is immanent trinity?
Studying the inner life of God.
What is Salvific trinity?
Studying the works God has preformed.
Substance?
Refers to nature or essence
Father, the son and Holy Spirit are all of the same substance therefore_____?
Consubstantial
How is the word “person” used in the trinity?
Referring to the distinction between the 3 sperate people.
What are the 3 divine truths of the inner life of God?
- There is only one God
- There are 3 persons in one God
- The divine persons have distinct persons with one another.
Father to son.
The son is begotten from the father
Holy Spirit is made
The Holy Spirit proceeds from the father and sons perfect expression of love for eachother
The divine missions of the trinity
Salvation,creation, sanctification
Saint
A holy person who lives in union with God
Ascension
Jesus going back to heaven
Assumption
Mary going to heaven taken body and soul