doctrine of the trinity

Question 1

what is the trinity?

Answer 1

god is three in one

Question 2

what makes up the trinity?

Answer 2

The father, the son and the holy spirit

Question 3

what is the hebrew word used for god in the OT?

Answer 3

elohim

Question 4

where does the trinity first appear?

Answer 4

As Jesus rises from the Jordan, with the voice of the Father from heaven and the Spirit as a dove upon him

at jesus baptism

Question 5

Mark 1:10-11

jesus baptism

Answer 5

“heaven was being torn open and the spirit descending on him like a dove.”… “you are my son”

Question 6

what are heresies?

Answer 6

A heresy is a belief that deviates from some standard, official belief.

Question 7

what is the belief attributed to each of the persons?

Answer 7

that they are one, eternal, omniscient, omnipotent

Question 8

what does atonement mean?

terms of theologically

Answer 8

through christs death, the relationship between god and mankind was restored.

Question 9

how does moltman describe the relationship of the three persons?

importnace of the trinity

Answer 9

terms of self giving and recieving love

Question 10

why is the doctrine important to those who believe in atonement?

Answer 10

god sent his son to die on the crucifix to reconcile humans to god, the HS works within hearts to give hope for eternal life