ANTH: Relationships with God and Man Flashcards
Man as created within relationship with:
God and others
what is the relationship within the trinity
the trinity exists as the original community and other relationships are reflected in it.
The relationship within the Godhead has…?
existed for all time and is unchanging
what does unity mean within the Godhead?
no deviation (one), purpose, will, divine nature, creation
what does diversity within the Godhead mean?
individual persons and individual roles
What is the role of the father?
creator, judge, initiator of covenants, elector of salvation
What is the role of the son?
instrument of creation, means of salvation, sacrifice for salvation, intercessor
What is the role of the Spirit
enabler of creation, comforter, indweller of elect, revealer of truth
what are the diverse relationships: father-son?
father sends the son, son does the will of the father and returns to Him
what are the diverse relationships: Son-Spirit?
son sends the spirit after his death and resurrection, spirit indwells believers
what are the diverse relationships: Spirit-Father?
Father speaks to his people through the spirit and the spirit is the wisdom of God
Man therefore has an example of …. through the trinity.
perfect unity, value, diversity, love, cooperation
What is the relationship God and man?
God as a creator shows a hierarchy
Man was created to….?
reflect God’s image (basis for value and dignity)
image infers….?
dependence
