Trinity Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the trinity in Christianity?
A
- The belief that there is one God in three persons
- Son, Father and the Holy Spirit
2
Q
What is the role of the Son?
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A
- Jesus Christ, God made human
- He acted to save us from sin
- Jesus is immanent an shows God’s love through his life, death, and resurrection
- the baptism story shows Jesus “in the water”
3
Q
What is the role of the Father?
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A
- The voice in the sky
- He is transcendant and personal
- He is the creator and sustainer who sends Jesus into the world
- “The ground of all being”
4
Q
What is the role of the Holy Spirit?
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A
- Lives in believers
- Guides, comforts, and gives strength
- Helps Christians live like Jesus
- “The Spirit helps us in our weakness.”
( Romans 8:26 )
5
Q
How the Trinity is reflected in belief and worship?
A
- The Nicene Creed is recited during every service of Holy communion
- Significant events such as baptisms and marriages are performed in the name of the Trinity.
- Some Christians, for example Catholics
make the sign of the cross and speak the name of the Trinity when they enter a church.