the holy trinity & the oneness of God

Question 1

the holy trinity

Answer 1

christians believe in one God that is split up into three persons.

Question 2

the ‘father’:

Answer 2

1) transcendent.
2) the creator.
3) sustainer of all.

Question 3

the ‘son’:

Answer 3

1) both fully divine (God) and fully human.
2) immanent.
3) personal; understands suffering.
4) a model of ideal christian behaviour.
5) the saviour.

Question 4

the ‘holy spirit’:

Answer 4

1) a source of strength, courage and wisdom.
2) the immanent part of God guiding the church today.
3) a presence of God in the world today.

Question 5

quote that shows the holy spirit is a presence of God today:

Answer 5

“I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever - the Spirit of truth” (John 14:16-17)

Question 6

st paul described jesus as having:

Answer 6

“equality with God” (Phillippians 2:6)

Question 7

the nicene creed

Answer 7

the official deceleration of key points of the christian faith.

it expresses the divinity and unity of the trinity.

Question 8

what denominations use the nicene creed?

Answer 8

roman catholic, eastern orthodox, anglican and major protestant churches.