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Question 1

What is the meaning of “substantia” (Substance)?

Answer 1

1. It is now equivalent to essence, which is God’s independent being.
2. Some used it early on as equivalent to Subsistentia (subsistence), which is his mode of existence particular to each divine person.

(A. A. Hodge)

Question 2

How many hypostasis does God have?

Answer 2

One. Hypostasis means substance in theology.

(A. A. Hodge)

Question 3

What does person mean regarding the trinity?

Answer 3

“a subsistence distinguished from them by incommunicable properties” Calvin book 1 chap 13

Question 4

ομοουσιον vs ομοιοθσιον?

Answer 4

ομοουσιον: Same substance

ομοιοθσιον: similar substance

Question 5

Prove Melchizedek is Christ.

Answer 5

1. God the Father has been seen by no man (John 1:18)
2. Abraham worships Melchizedek with a tithe. Thus, He is God, yet revealed.
3. God revealed is Jesus Christ.

Question 6

Distinguish between foreknowledge and foreordination.

Answer 6

Foreknowledge: God knows future events (relating to his intelligence).

Foreordination: God determine future events (relating to his power).

Question 7

Prove that God’s decree is eternal.

Answer 7

His wisdom can not be added to.