What Is The Trinity? Flashcards
What is the Holy Trinity in Christianity?
The Holy Trinity refers to the Christian doctrine that God exists as three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
True or False: The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are separate gods in Christianity.
False
Fill in the blank: The Father, the Son, and the ________ make up the Holy Trinity.
Holy Spirit
Which person of the Trinity is believed to have become incarnate?
The Son
What is the primary biblical reference for the concept of the Trinity?
Matthew 28:19, which commands to baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
True or False: The Holy Spirit is considered to be the spirit of both the Father and the Son.
True
What term is used to describe the belief in one God in three persons?
Trinitarianism
Who is the first person of the Trinity?
The Father
Name the second person of the Holy Trinity.
The Son
What is the role of the Holy Spirit in the Trinity?
The Holy Spirit is seen as the active presence of God in the world, guiding and empowering believers.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following best describes the relationship within the Trinity? A) Hierarchical B) Equal C) Subordinate
B) Equal
In which council was the doctrine of the Trinity formally established?
The Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.
True or False: The Trinity is explicitly mentioned in the Bible as a single term.
False
What is the significance of the Trinity in Christian theology?
It emphasizes the complexity of God’s nature and the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Fill in the blank: The Son is also known as ________ in Christian belief.
Jesus Christ
What is a common analogy used to explain the Trinity?
The analogy of water, which can exist as ice, liquid, and vapor.
True or False: All Christian denominations accept the doctrine of the Trinity.
False
Name one heresy that denies the Trinity.
Arianism
What does the term ‘perichoresis’ refer to in Trinitarian theology?
The interpenetration and indwelling of the three persons of the Trinity.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a person of the Trinity? A) God the Father B) Jesus Christ C) Mary
C) Mary
What is the primary purpose of the Son according to Christian belief?
To provide salvation through His death and resurrection.
Fill in the blank: The Holy Spirit is often referred to as the ________ of God.
Comforter
What is the doctrine of ‘Economic Trinity’?
It describes the distinct roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the work of salvation.
True or False: The Trinity is a concept unique to Christianity.
True
What is the relationship between the Trinity and creation?
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.
