Doctrines 1, 2 & 3 Flashcards
Trinity is also known by what name?
The triune God
What is the math equation for the trinity?
1 X 1 X 1 = 1
Title or name of the trinity?
God the Father
God the Son
God the Holy Spirit
List the names of God associated with each of the persons in the Trinity.
Father - King of kings, creator, preserver, governor.
Son- Prince of peace, Lord of lords, the Word, Lamb of God, Redeemer
Holy Spirit - Teacher, Counselor, Comforter
Why was the term Holy Ghost used in the 3rd doctrine?
When the doctrine was written it was termed Holy GUEST - as to invite the Holy Spirit into your presence.
What was the order of progressive revelation regarding the Trinity?
First - The Father
Second - The Son
Third - Spirit
True or False - Even though one Person may be concerned with one divine act, the entire Godhead is always involved in all Divine operations
True
List 5 Divine acts the Trinity are co-equal in.
Creation Resurrection Pentecost Judgement Passion & Atonement
What is the acronym for HELPS?
Holy Eternal Love Personal Spirit
Define Immanent and give a biblical example.
Immanent- Part of the world he made.
Jeremiah 23:23 “The Lord is always part of his world”
Define Transcendent and give a biblical example.
Transcendent - Made the universe but is above it not dependent on it.
Isaiah 55:8-9 “The heavens are higher than the earth and so are the Lords thoughts and ways”
Define Omnipotent and give a biblical example.
Omnipotent - all powerful.
Genesis 17:1 “The Lord appeared to Abram saying that he was the God Almighty”
Define Omnipresent and give a biblical example.
Omnipresesnt - everywhere
Genesis 28:16 “Jacob woken up from his sleep feeling the presence of the Lord.”
Define Omniscient and give a biblical example.
Omniscient - all knowing.
Psalm 139:1-4 “The Lord knows us and made us in his image.”
What is the Old Testament vs New Testament view of the Father?
New Testament view of the Father?
OT - Creator sense
NT - John the Baptist
Draw the trinity diagram.
Edges - IS NOT
Connecters - IS
Points - The Father, The Son & The Holy Spirit
Middle - God
What are some examples of trinity?
H2O
Marriage
Mind, Soul, Body
Is the Trinity mentioned anywhere in the bible?
No
Define Hypostasis
Individuality
Define Homoousios
Of one substance, Essence
Explain each of the Trinitarian heresies.
Modalism - God projects himself in three ways or modes.
It loses ‘Personhood’ of each.
Denies relationship between three distinct persons.
Tritheism - Three separate Gods.
Different characteristics, desires, and objectives.
Denies unity of the Godhead
Subordinationism - Belief that the father is eternally superior to the Son and the Spirit - hierarchy
Misinterpretation of monotheism
Denies co-equality of three persons.
What is the mislead mathematical equation for the Tritheism heresies?
1 + 1 +1 = 3
Quote Doctrine #1
We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.
Quote Doctrine #2
We believe that 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.
Quote Doctrine #3
We believe that there are three persons in the Godhead - the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory.
What is the meaning of the Greek word Shalom?
Wholeness, Completeness, Peace.
