The Oneness of God Lesson 2 Flashcards
Define “monotheism”. Break apart and define the compound Greek word for “monotheism”.
Belief in one God, from Greek
Monos - alone, single, one
Theos - God
Within the ranks of the Trinitarian teaching, there are two different beliefs. What are the differences between the two
Some express the unity of God without an understanding of what is meant by three persons
Others emphasize the three-ness to the point they believe in three separate beings
The belief in Monotheism falls into two catagories: explain each.
One group asserts there is one God, but denies the full diety of Jesus Christ
The second believes there is one God and that the fullness of God was manifested in Jesus Christ
Explain how and why Orthodox Jews use Tefillin (phylacteries) and the Mezuzzah scroll.
They tie the Tefillin on their left forearm and on their forehead when they pray. The Muzuzzah are placed on their doors. The do this to fullfill the commands in Dueteronomy 6:8-9 and as a reminder of the importance of the Shama
Does the New Testament teach the same “One God” message that the Old Testament teaches? Give at least three New Testament references for your answer.
Yes, it does. Mark 12:29-30, Romans 3:30, I Corinthians 8:4,6, Galations 3:20
The terms “child” and “son” found in Isaiah 9:6 refer to and prove what?
The terms “child” and “son” refer to and prove that the mighty God and everlasing Father would be the child that was born; literally, the son would be the Father in flesh
In Isaiah 11, the Messiah is described as the “branch out of Jesse” and as the “root of Jesse.” Explain the words “branch” and “root”.
Branch refers to Him being a descendant of Jesse and of David. A branch grows out of something and speaks of his humanity
Root is the source of life. He was Jesse, and David’s, creator, or source of life.
According to Colossians 2:10, “we are complete in Him”. So, when we need something from God, who do we call upon?
Jesus
Why did Jesus have to become flesh?
In order to make Himself visible, and to be able to shed innocent blood
According to John 1:1, what is “The Word?”
The Word was a thought or plan in the mind of God
