The Trinity and The Incarnation of Jesus Flashcards
Define The Trinity
One God existing is three equally divine persons
Name the three divine persons that make up The Trinity
The Father, Holy Spirit and Son
Describe the etymology of Trinity
Tri(3) in Unity(1)
What is the opposite of The Trinity?
Polytheism
Name 3 characteristics of The Father
Creator of everything, sustainer of all, transcendent
Name 3 characteristics of The Son
Fully God and fully human, immanent, a model for Christian behaviour, the saviour
Name 3 characteristics of The Holy Spirit
Immanent, guides the church, a source of strength and wisdom
Evidence for characteristics of The Father
“the Father almighty, maker of Heaven and Earth” The Nicene Creed
Evidence for characteristics of The Son
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the word was God” John 1:1-3
Evidence for characteristics of The Holy Spirit
“I will ask the father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever” Gospel of John
Define The Incarnation
God assuming a human nature in the form of Jesus
What is the story of Jesus’ birth referred to as?
The nativity
Christ was both fully human and fully…
God