7 - Triune God Flashcards
(53 cards)
Quote from Augustine of Trinity about love to do with the trinity
“True love is: a trinity of lover, beloved and the love that binds them together into one”
Who was Catherine La Cugna
She was an American theologian who lived in the second half of the twenthieth century.
2 beliefs expressed by Catherine La Cugna
-the trinity can be seen in the way the “son is continually, eternally coming from the father” and the “holy spirit is the love that unites them” and therefore there is a equal ongoing relationship between the parts of the trinity.
- another belief expressed is that “the son came to Earth as Jesus to bring redemption”
What is the significance of the baptism of Jesus in terms of the trinity
Jesus’ baptism is when God reveals himself as the trinity and for christians, it shows there are 3 persons who all coesist at the same tume
Quote from deuteronomy 6:4 suggesting There is 1 God
“Here o isreal, the lord is our God the lord alone”
What does deuteronomy 6:4 mean
The words ‘the lord alone’ stresses there is only 1 God but from all teachings, there are 3 seperate persons byt still only 1 God. This verse is an important reminder of that belief
Galatians 4:6 linking christians and the trinity
“And because you are children, GOD HAS SENT HIS SON INTO OUR HEARTS, crying ‘Abba! Father!”
What does galatians 4:6 explain
The relationship between the trinity and a christian
What does Genesis 1-2 show in the trinity
Shows the Holy Spirit active as God’s presence and power in the worlds as the actions of God being done without him on Earth
What does the nicene creed show about the father
God the father is the creator of all things - “i believe in one God, the father almighty, maker of heavenand Earth”
3 things the nicene creed show about the son
- Like God the father, god the son is eternal
- There is no distinction in nature between the Father and the Son
- After he died, Jesus rose into heaven to take his place as the son of God
Quote from the nicene creed showing the son is eternal
“The only begotten son of God born of the father before all ages”
Quote from the nicene creed showing there is no distinction in nature between the father and the son
“Consubstantial with the father”
Quote from the nicene creed showing after the son died, Jesus rose into heaven to take his place as the son of God
“He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand father of God”
2 things the nicene creed says about the holy spirit
- the holy spirit gives life into all things
- the holy spirit comes from both the father and the son, uniting them in love
Quote from the nicene creed showing the holy spirit gives life into all things
“I believe in the holy spirit, the lord, the giver of life”
Quote from the nicene creed showing that the holy spirit comes from both the father and the son, uniting them in love
“Who proceeds from the father and the son”
3 benefits of music in worship
- can make worship feel more joyous or solemn
- unites people in praise
- increases beauty of worship
Quote from sacrosanctum concilim about music in worship
“Sacred music adds delight to prayer”
What are psalms
Pieces of poetry from the old book of psalms in the old testement
Why are psalms used in worship
Centre around praise of God and covers a range of human emotions and experiences
What is plainchant
Ancient form of music usually sung unaccompanied
Why is plainchant used in worship
Catholic church sees to be ideal in mass as “specially suited to the roman lityrgy”
What are traditional hymns
Religious songs that help praise God
