Christian beliefs- the trinity

Question 1

God the Father

Answer 1

THE MOST ULTIMATELY POWERFUL
THE father is the creator who made the world just by speaking
The Father is TRANSCENDANT – outside of space and time.
Importance for Christians? Praise God

Question 2

God the Father (the trinity in worship)

Answer 2

Christians pray to the Father knowing

he cares and is listening.

Question 3

God the Son

Answer 3

Came to earth in the person of Jesus Christ
Believed to be the Saviour because he allowed himself to die so humans could be friends again with God
The Son is IMMANENT – knowable and present in our world
Importance for Christians? A comfort to know that their God has been through what they are going through.

Question 4

God the Son (trinity in worship)

Answer 4

Christians believe the Son became a person and is the saviour, friend and role model.
They praise him for dying on the cross for their sins
They try to follow his example of loving other people.

Question 5

God the Holy Spirit

Answer 5

A spirit which comes to Earth and lives in the hearts
of Christians
Helps Christians to follow God
Gives Christians strength and support. Described as a
counsellor.

Question 6

God the Holy Spirit (trinity in worship)

Answer 6

The Spirit is a guide and counsellor
Some churches ask the Spirit to help them worship using songs and speaking in different heavenly
languages
The Spirit lives in Christians to help them please God and make the right decisions.

Question 7

Evidence for the Trinity

NICENE CREED – traditional teachings

Answer 7

Most of it focuses on the Son
The Trinity has been a central belief in Christianity for
centuries
THE BIBLE
At Jesus’ baptism the father was heard when he spoke
from the clouds, the spirit descended on Jesus like a
dove.
Jesus’ final words to his disciples telling them to “go
and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in
the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.” (MATTHEW)