Test#2 9/17/14 Study Guide Questions Flashcards
How does God reveal himself?
Slowly and in stages.
What is at the heart of the Christian message?
The Trinity
Who is Abraham and describe why God chose this man?
Is the first biblical patriarch and God choose him because he was surrounded by people who worshiped many Gods but he wanted to learn more about God.
Who did God reveal His holy name to? What does this name tell us about God?
Moses and it tells us that he reveals himself in stages.
It is the Father who ______, the Son who is ______, and the Holy Spirit who is ______.
Generates, begotten, proceeds.
Let us make man in ______, after ______.
Our image, our likeness.
What does the word “father” imply?
It implies as a teacher and guider.
What role does each person of the Trinity play in the life of a Christian?
Father- sends son and Holy Spirit, the Creator
Son- died on the cross, members of the Body of Christ
Holy Spirit- makes us holy, guides us
Who were the 3 key people that helped to defend against heresy?
- St. Basil the Great
- St. Gregory of Nyssa
- St. Gregory of Nazianzus.
What are the 3 reasons why we need Ecumenical Councils?
Arianism, heresy, and apologetics.
Is the word Trinity found in the Bible?
No
How were each persons of the Trinity present at Creation and Jesus’ baptism?
Because when someone/something is born/baptized we become children of the Trinity.
When was the council of Nicerea and what was the result of the Council?
It was in 1325 A.D. and the result was the Nicene Creed.
What is the issue of the Problem of Pain and Suffering? How does this question the attributes of God?
The issue is that if there is pain and suffering people argue that there is no God. It questions the attributes of God by questioning him being loving, present, and powerful.
Why is the Trinity at the Heart of of the Christian Faith? Examples.
- Our understanding of God as F, S, HS. Ex: 1 nature + 3 persons.
- Affects our worship of God. Ex: Sign of the cross.
- It is the basis of all other teachings. Ex: Creation
- Baptized in the name of the F, S, HS. Ex: Begins our relationship with the Trintiy.
