Trinity

• Father


  Proof: 'God created the heaven and Earth'
• Son


  Proof: 'I and the Father are one'
• Holy Spirit


  Proof: 'The holy spirit.........will teach you all things'
• Trinity


  The 3 parts of God which are equal but distinct
• Father


  • The powerful creator of the world
• Son

  • Jesus who came to earth in human form (God incarnate) and died on the cross to save their sins
• Holy Spirit


  • An invisible part of God acting within the world, it is a giver of life and source of inspiration
• Apostle's creed


  A statement of belief about the Trinity and an ancient baptismal symbol of the church
• The belief in the Trinity is so essential for Christians because:
• Reasons why the belief in the Trinity is essential for Christians


  • It is the central belief of Christianity - it supports every other Christian belief
  • It allows Christians to understand the complex nature of God
  • It is a key element of Christian identity - it distinguishes Christianity from any other religion
  • It is important in how Christians understand Jesus as the Son of God and God incarnated
  • It teaches Christians that God is present in the world today - works as a source of comfort and strength for Christians
  • It helps Christians understand different ways they can encounter /connect with God
  • It emphasises the oneness of God
  • It shows how God ultimately transcends humanity so cannot be understood fully and therefore requires faith
  • It could be seen as a model for our relationships on earth- it is a committed relationship of eternal with common purpose