God as a Trinity of persons (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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What is the Trinity?
What is the Trinity?
God as 3 persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) yet one unified God
Name the three persons of Trinity
Name the three persons of Trinity
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Who first used term 'Trinity'?
Who first used term 'Trinity'?
Theophilus of Antioch (2nd century)
First Council of Nicaea focus
First Council of Nicaea focus
Relationship between Father & Son
First Council of Constantinople date
First Council of Constantinople date
381 CE
Constantinople Council achievement
Constantinople Council achievement
Completed Trinity doctrine, added Holy Spirit into focus
Why Trinity matters for God's nature
Why Trinity matters for God's nature
Shows complexity & richness of God's nature
Trinity's role in Catholic worship
Trinity's role in Catholic worship
Fundamental to worship practices
Biblical evidence for Trinity
Biblical evidence for Trinity
Baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17)
Three persons at Jesus's baptism
Three persons at Jesus's baptism
Jesus (Son), Spirit (dove), Father (voice from heaven)
Catholic baptism formula words
Catholic baptism formula words
In name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Sign of cross & Trinity
Sign of cross & Trinity
Invokes all three persons
Mass prayer pattern
Mass prayer pattern
To Father, through Son, in power of Holy Spirit