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What terms can be used to describe the belief in one God known in three persons?
Triune God
and
Trinity
What is the doctrine of the Trinity?
It is the belief that there is one God made known in three
persons
.
According to the Catechism, how many gods do we confess in the Trinity?
One God in three
persons
What does the Shield of the Trinity represent?
It shows that all three
persons
are God and equal, yet
distinct
.
How do the terms "triune God" and "Trinity" differ in focus according to the AQA exam board?
"Triune God" focuses on the
oneness
of God, while "Trinity" emphasizes the three
persons
.
Are the terms "triune God" and "Trinity" mentioned in the Bible?
No, these terms were developed later by the
early church
.
What is the significance of the Shema in Jewish belief?
It emphasizes the belief in one
God
, recited daily by Jews.
What does Deuteronomy 6:4 state about God?
O Israel,
the Lord
our God, the Lord is one.
How did the first Christians view the nature of God?
They believed God revealed Himself in human form through
Jesus
.
What do the baptism narratives in Mark and Matthew demonstrate about the Trinity?
They show God as
Father
,
Son
, and
Spirit
during Jesus's baptism.
What does St. Paul refer to in Galatians 4:6?
He refers to
God the Father
,
God the Spirit
, and
God the Son
.
How do Christians interpret the creation narrative in Genesis in relation to the Trinity?
They see a
Trinitarian
nature in the roles of
Father
,
Spirit
, and
Son
during creation.
What does Genesis 1:26-27 imply about the nature of God?
It uses a
plural term
to refer to God, indicating a relationship.
How do Christians interpret the creation of mankind in Genesis?
They believe it shows that God is in relationship, similar to
male and female
relationships.
What is the relationship between the three persons of the Trinity?
All three persons are
God
.
They are equal yet
distinct
.
They exist in a
dynamic
creative relationship.
What biblical evidence supports the doctrine of the Trinity?
Baptism narratives in Mark and Matthew
St. Paul's
letters (e.g.,
Galatians
4:6)
Creation narrative in
Genesis
What are the three distinct areas Catholics base their beliefs on?
The Bible
, church tradition, and the
Magisterium
How can the basis for all Catholic beliefs be represented visually?
As a
three-legged
stool
The
conscience
is the seat above the three legs
What does the term Magisterium refer to in the Catholic Church?
The teaching
authority
of the church
On what concept is the authority of the Magisterium based?
Apostolic succession
Who did Jesus give authority to according to the Gospels?
Peter
What does the symbolism of the keys represent in relation to Peter?
Peter was given
authority
and responsibility to lead the
church
Who is considered the first pope in Catholic belief?
Peter
What role do the current bishops play in relation to the Apostles?
They are their
successors
What does the gathering of the Pope and bishops form?
The Magisterium
, the
official
teaching authority of the church
Why is having a Magisterium important for the Catholic Church?
It helps
resolve
disputes
that cannot be
settled
by the
Bible
and
tradition
alone
What historical dispute did the Apostles resolve at the council in Jerusalem?
Whether non-Jewish Christians should be
circumcised
They agreed that non-Jewish Christians did not need to be circumcised
What was one of the best-known examples of councils confirming beliefs in the church?
The councils of
Nicaea
and
Constantinople
They addressed
heresies
and clarified church
doctrine
What heresy did Arius teach regarding Jesus?
That Jesus was not equal to
God the Father
What significant agreement was made at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD?
That God the Son was
begotten
, not made
What does "consubstantial" mean in relation to God the Son and God the Father?
They are made of the same
substance
How did the Council of Nicaea address Arius's views?
It declared his views as
heresy
What challenge arose regarding the Holy Spirit's relationship to the Trinity?
Some suggested the Holy Spirit was not
divine
What adjustment was made to the Creed at the Council of Constantinople in 381 AD?
It declared the
Holy Spirit
is
adored
and glorified
How does the Nicene Creed illustrate the doctrine of the Trinity?
It has distinct sections for each person of the Trinity
It emphasizes the roles of the
Father
,
Son
, and
Holy Spirit
It affirms the
equality
of the three persons
What role does God the Father play according to the Nicene Creed?
Creator, maker of
heaven and earth
What role does God the Son play according to the Nicene Creed?
Savior
for us men and our salvation
What role does God the Holy Spirit play according to the Nicene Creed?
Giver of life and speaks through the
prophets
How does the Nicene Creed emphasize the equality of the three persons of the Trinity?
By stating that
Jesus
is God from God and
true God
from true God
What does the phrase "who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified" signify about the Holy Spirit?
It teaches that the Holy Spirit is
fully God
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