Doctrine test 2 Flashcards
Doctrine 3
We believe that there are 3 persons in the God head
The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost
undivided in essence and co-equal in power and Glory
Doctrine 2
We believe there is only one God who is infinitely perfect-The creator, preserver, and governor of all things-
and who is the only proper object of religious worship
Define Omnipotence
All power (Genesis 17:1)
Define Omniscience
All knowing (Genesis 16:13
Define Omnipresence
Everywhere (Isaiah 44:24)
Transcendent
Above His creation
Immanent
Close and involved
Jeremiah 23:23- Am I only a God nearby, declares the Lord, and not a God far away?
Describe Subordination-ism
Belief that the father is eternally superior to the Son and the Spirit
Colossians 1: 16-17
For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Describe Modal-ism
God projects himself in 3 ways
loses personhood in each, Denies relationship between 3 distinct persons
Trithe-ism
3 separate gods 1+1+1=3
(different characteristics, desires & objective
God the Holy Spirit
Seal; Comforter
(3rd person, teacher, counselor)
(-Pentecost, advocate, directs the church, works of regeneration)
God the Son
Savior; Word
(2nd person, prince of peace, Lord of lords)
(-Incarnation, perfect revelation of God, redeemer)
God the Father
Source/ King
(1st person- Father)
(-Creation, source- originator-cause, Creator- preserver- governor, involved in salvation)
Alternatives to worshipping the one true God
Polytheism Idolatry Pantheism animalism atheism deism open theism non-theistic religion
