What Is The Trinity? Flashcards

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What is the Holy Trinity in Christianity?

A

The Holy Trinity refers to the Christian doctrine that God exists as three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

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True or False: The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are separate gods in Christianity.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The Father, the Son, and the ________ make up the Holy Trinity.

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Holy Spirit

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Which person of the Trinity is believed to have become incarnate?

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The Son

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What is the primary biblical reference for the concept of the Trinity?

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Matthew 28:19, which commands to baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

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True or False: The Holy Spirit is considered to be the spirit of both the Father and the Son.

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True

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What term is used to describe the belief in one God in three persons?

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Trinitarianism

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Who is the first person of the Trinity?

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The Father

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Name the second person of the Holy Trinity.

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The Son

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What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the Trinity?

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The Holy Spirit is seen as the active presence of God in the world, guiding and empowering believers.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the relationship within the Trinity? A) Hierarchical B) Equal C) Subordinate

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B) Equal

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In which council was the doctrine of the Trinity formally established?

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The Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.

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True or False: The Trinity is explicitly mentioned in the Bible as a single term.

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False

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What is the significance of the Trinity in Christian theology?

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It emphasizes the complexity of God’s nature and the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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Fill in the blank: The Son is also known as ________ in Christian belief.

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Jesus Christ

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What is a common analogy used to explain the Trinity?

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The analogy of water, which can exist as ice, liquid, and vapor.

17
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True or False: All Christian denominations accept the doctrine of the Trinity.

A

False

18
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Name one heresy that denies the Trinity.

A

Arianism

19
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What does the term ‘perichoresis’ refer to in Trinitarian theology?

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The interpenetration and indwelling of the three persons of the Trinity.

20
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a person of the Trinity? A) God the Father B) Jesus Christ C) Mary

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C) Mary

21
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What is the primary purpose of the Son according to Christian belief?

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To provide salvation through His death and resurrection.

22
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Fill in the blank: The Holy Spirit is often referred to as the ________ of God.

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Comforter

23
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What is the doctrine of ‘Economic Trinity’?

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It describes the distinct roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the work of salvation.

24
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True or False: The Trinity is a concept unique to Christianity.

A

True

25
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What is the relationship between the Trinity and creation?

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The Trinity is involved in creation, with the Father as the creator, the Son as the agent of creation, and the Holy Spirit as the life-giver.