The Trinity + the Creeds Flashcards
Why is God referred to as the father?
- creator of the universe
- Christians taught to to speak to God using ‘abba’, meaning daddy, a way of showing their close relationship
Recite a quote on the God the father.
-“I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth”
Why is God referred to as the son?
- Jesus=God incarnate
- He was placed in Mary by the Holy spirit
Why did God come to earth as Jesus?
- to reveal himself to people, showing people how he wants them to love
- to sacrifice himself on the cross for salvation
- to rise form the dead and show God has power over death
Recite a quote on God the son.
-“I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only son, our Lord”
Why is God referred to as the holy spirit?
-He is a guide and comforter to Christians
Recite a quote on God the holy spirit.
“All of them were filled with the holy spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the spirit enabled them”
Why are there some people who don’t believe in the Trinity?
- leads to the idea that there is more than one God, which puts monotheism at risk
- they see it as going against the ten commandment-‘you shall have no other God but me’
Which Christian groups do not believe in the trinity?
-Unitarians and Christadelphians
What purpose do the creeds have today?
- Christians recite the Creeds
- makes them feel more connected with previous generations
Where is the apostles creed used today?
-baptisms
What is the Nicene creed used for today?
-unites Christians together as a group, states ‘We believe’ whereas apostles states ‘I believe’
What is the holy spirit known as?
- the ‘breath of God’
- creator of physical form of man and is the life giver
