unit two theology study guide

trinity

the idea that god was split in to three parts, which include the father, the son, and the holy spirt.

incarnation

god became human as jesus christ.

hypostatic union

the idea that jesus has two natures and he is both god (divine) and human which is (nature).

modalism

the idea that god is one person, three forms which is wrong.

partialism

three parts make one god, which is incorrect.

tritheism

three separate gods.

arianism

jesus is not equal to god the father because he created him.

adoptionism

jesus was only human at first, but than was adopted by god.

docetism

jesus only appeared human.

heresy

a belief that goes against the official teachings.

magisterium

the official teaching of the church, including both the pope and the bishop.

tradition

The teachings of God passed down through the Church.

how do we know abt the persons

through scripture and and scared tradition.

creeds

Creeds are statements of what Christians believe about God and the Catholic faith. they came about by the church leaders to fight against the idea arianism.

Why is tradition and authority of magisterium important?

they pass down gods teachings.

If someone wants to know what do Christians mean when they say God became man, what would you say?

I would explain that God became man through the Incarnation, when God the Son took on human nature and became Jesus Christ. Jesus is both fully God and fully human while remaining one Person.

What does the Trinity reveal to us about God is like? How can learning about these sorts of divine mysteries benefit our spiritual lives?

The Trinity reveals that God is loving, relational, and united. Learning about divine mysteries helps us grow in faith, understand God better, and strengthen our relationship with Him through prayer and worship.

guardian prayer

angel of god, my guardian dear, to whom gods love enturst me here, ever this day be at my side to the light, to gaurd, to rule to guide amen.