Topic 1 - CHRISTIAN BELIEFS - The Trinity

Question 1

What is the belief in one God known as?

Answer 1

Monotheism

Question 2

What type of religion is Christianity ?

Answer 2

A monotheistic religion.

Question 3

Explain the term ‘trinity’:

Answer 3

There are 3 equal but distinct persons in 1 God:

• God the Father
• God the Son
• God the Holy Spirirt

Question 4

How is the trinity shown in worship?

Answer 4

Christians bless themselves
Hymns
Prayers - Lords Prayer, Nicene+ Apostles Creed
Center of a Christians daily worship

Question 5

Why is the Trinity important?

Answer 5

Helps Christians understate the different aspects of God + relate to them.

Question 6

In which way did the Trinity appear during Jesus’ baptism?

Answer 6

Father = voice
Son = Jesus
Holy Spirit = dove

Question 7

State the quote that is evidence of God the Father’s presence at Jesus’ baptism:

Answer 7

“This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased.” (Matthew)

Question 8

How is God the Father presented in the Nicene Creed? Quote?

Answer 8

God the Father = powerful creator of everything

‘maker of heaven + earth of all that is seen and unseen’

Question 9

The Son is….

Answer 9

Jesus Christ, who is incarnate + was crucified to redeem humanity’s sins
‘For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven’

Question 10

What is the Holy Spirit seen as in the Nicene Creed? Quote?

Answer 10

Invisible power of God that works in the world today,guides + inspires
‘the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son’

Question 11

Outline 3 beliefs about the trinity:

Answer 11

The Trinity is 1 God.
The Trinity is made of 3 persons.
The Trinity was present at Jesus’ baptism.
Ect.