Servants prep final

Who is God?

God is trinity

What term is used to describe the persons of the trinity?

hypostasis

What are the trinity anologies?

Sun: The substance of the Sun, The heat of the Sun, The light of the Sun
Humans: Body, Soul and Spirit
Tree: The roots of the tree (Non visible), the visible portion of the tree, the life of the tree.

Who is the son?

Of one essence with the Father and the Holy Spirit
Begotten of the Father before all ages
The Image of God the Father (Hebrew 1:3, Colossians 1:15, John 14:9)
The Logos of the Father (1 Cor 1:24)
Co-creator with the Father and the Holy Spirit- John 1

In what ways does Christ show he in divine?

-Words
-Miracles
-Resurrection

God the Son is \_________ of God the Father

begotten

God the Holy Spirit\__________ from God the Father

proceeds

What is a verse that shows Christ's divinity?

(Mark 4:39)

What are the attributes of God?

God is Spirit
God is Eternal
God is Omnipresent
God is Omnipotent
God is Omniscient
God can forgive sins
God is immutable

How do we describe the unity of Divinity and Humanity?

Without mingling, confusion, alteration, separation or division

What phrase do we use to describe Christ's nature?

One nature out of two

What is the Christological statement that St Cyril used to explain the nature of Christ?

The One Nature of the Incarnate Logos

What is the analogy of the fire and the rod?

The Iron and fire become one, such that you can not separate the two. However they retain their qualities. You can touch iron and bend it. You can feel the heat of the fire, see the light, and be burned by it. The are One, but in being One, the fire doesn't stop being fire, and the iron does not stop being iron.

Christ's divinity is coessential with...

The Father

Christ's humanity is coessential with...

Us

What were the 3 major problems after the fall?

The image of God that man was created in was destroyed
Man began to lose the knowledge of the their creator.
He fell into a state of death

Why did God create man?

A desire to share His love with creation that has free will

What is the divine dilemma?

God is both merciful and just

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He cannot watch His creation stay in death because of His mercy, but He cannot let them go without a consequence

What is the portrait analogy?

When a portrait is ruined, the subject has to come back in order for the artist to redraw it. Similarly, because the imagine of God was ruined in us, Christ had to become incarnate to become the "subject" and teach us the way of life

How did God create man?

In His image and likeness

We are all born with...

The original sin and a corrupted nature

What are the necessary qualities for the savior?

Unlimited
Sinless
Human
Mortal

What are the conditions for salvation?

Faith
Saving Sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Repentance & Confession, Eucharist)
Good Works

What does "canon" mean?

A law or let os principles that are foundational

What is Anthropomorphism?

Reducing the spiritual Eternal God to Physical Human Form (ex. man/ woman)

What can God not do?

Do anything inconsistent with his nature (Sin)
Deny himself (2 Tim 2:13)
Lie (Heb 6:18)
Be tempted by evil (James 1:13)

What verses show the trinity?

Gen 1:1-3
Gen 1:26
Mat 28:19

What does Ousia mean?

one essence

What does hypostasis mean?

Person or individual substance

Orthodox view on Salvation

A process starts from accepting Christ as a savior ends with the 2nd coming

Orthodox view on Priesthood

We are all spiritual priests and kings. But there is a special priesthood to perform sacraments

Orthodox view on Church

Given authority by Christ to forgive sins

Orthodox view on the sources of teaching

The bible, tradition of the Church

Orthodox view on St mary

Ever virgin theotokos

Orthodox view on Sacraments

Spiritual gifts displayed in normal physical material

Orthodox view on intercession

Christ intersession is redemptive, Saints pray for us as part of the victorious church

Orthodox view on the Bible

Septuagint version with all its books

Protestant view on Salvation

Happens in the moment you believe in Christ

Protestant view on Priesthood

We are all priest and kings. No need for priests since Jewish priesthood is over.

Protestant view on the Church

No need for Church or hierarchy. all are equal

Protestant view on the sources of teaching

Only the bible

Protestant view on St Mary

Was a virgin until she gave birth to Christ

Protestant view on sacraments

Only symbols

Protestant view on intercession

Only Christ, no saints

Protestant view on the Bible

Version collected by Ezra only

Doctrinal development (Catholics vs us)

We believe in apostolic tradition, they believe that church grows in faith overtime by Holy Spirit

Primacy of Peter (Catholics vs us)

"You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church"

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We believe refers to faith declared by St Peter, they believe it refers to St Peter

Infallibility of the Pope of Rome (Catholics vs us)

We believe no one is beyond error, they believe pope can not be wrong

Filioque (Catholics vs Us)

Based on "And the Son" in the creed

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We believe that the father is the fountainhead, and only proceeds from the Father, Catholics believe the Holy Spirit proceeds from both the Father and the Son

Immaculate Conception (Catholics vs Us)

We believe St mary was born with sin, they do not

Purgatory (Catholics vs Us)

They believe in a waiting place where they can suffer to pay off their debt and enter into heaven, we do not believe that any amount of suffering can make us worthy to enter heaven

What does sacrament mean?

A holy mystery

Why is a sacrament a mystery?

It comes from the Grace of God

What is the mystery?

The Free Gift of Love that is offered to us from God (Romans 5:15)

What are the 4 parts to a sacrament?

1) Invisible inward Grace
2) Visible outward Sign
3) Divine institution
4) Administered by Priest/Bishop

A sacrament is the meeting between the

Physical and spiritual

What are the 7 sacraments?

Baptism, Chrismation, Repentance & Confession, Eucharist, Matrimony, Priesthood, Unction of the Sick

What sacraments are needed for salvation?

Baptism, Communion, Confession & Repentance, Chrismation

What is the significance of a sacrament?

They are the acceptance of The gifts that God has given us; experience of the work and love of God the Holy Trinity in our lives

Why is there an outward sign?

God works at our level and uses our physical senses to bring us to Himself

What does Baptism mean?

To immerse or to dye

What is the Sacrament of Baptism?

The door to all the other Sacraments; Through it we become members of the Church; It is the Sacrament in which we die and are Resurrected in the name of the Holy Trinity

When was the Sacrament of Baptism instituted?

After the Resurrection because it needed death and resurrection in order to be instituted
Matt 28: 18-19

Symbols of Baptism in the Old Testament

-Noah's Ark (1 Peter 3:20-21)
-Crossing of Red Sea (1 Corinthians 10: 1-2)

Prophesies of the Baptism

The people were prepared in the New Testament through the prophesies
Ezekiel 36: 25-27

Significance of the Baptism of John

-First time water was associated with Repentance and preparation for kingdom of God
-It was a baptism of REPENTENCE not salvation (people had to be rebaptized after Pentecost)
-Matt 3:11

Significance of the Baptism of Jesus

\-Showed us the importance of Baptism
\-To fulfill all righteousness (Matt 3:15)
\-To reveal to us His true nature


References
\-Matt 28:19-20
\-John 3:5
\-Mark 16: 15-16
\-John 19: 34 (Eve came from Adams rib/ side)

Theophany

a revelation of the Holy Trinity

What does it mean "to fulfill all rightousness?

To fulfill all the commandments

Visible Signs of Baptism

-Immersion in water 3 times
-Words of the Priest "I baptize you in the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit"

Why water in baptism?

-Christ was baptized from water
-Water symbolizes purification
-Represents the restoration of man through water and Spirit (Genesis 1:2)

Invisible Grace during Baptism

-SALVATION (Romans 6:3-5)
-Rebirth (Titus 3:5)
-Remission of Sins ( Acts 2:38)
-Purification and Sanctification ( Ephesians 5:25-26)
-Adoption (Galatians 3:26-27)
-Enlightenment (Ephesians 5:14)
-Fellowship in the Body of Christ (1 Corinthian 12:12-13)

What is the mystery with Baptism?

We are truly dying with Christ and Resurrecting with Him again

Enlightenment through Baptism

-Matt 3:16
Before baptism, we were blind; through it, our eyes are opened (Ephesians 5:8)
-Through Baptism, God Reveals Himself to us

What are the Requirements for Baptism?

-Catechesis (teaching about the faith)
-Repentance
-Renounce life of sin
-Acceptance of the faith of the Church
-Infant, Parents/ sponsor can accept faith on their behalf

Baptism of Infants

-Matt 19:14
-Acts 10:24; Acts 16:14-15,33
-Jesus forgave paralytic on behalf of friends' faith

Commandments of Baptism

-Learning Scripture
-Attending Church
-Fasting (including wed and Fri)
-partaking of Communion
-Do not go to unsuitable places

What is the Sacrament of Chrismation?

When we receive the Holy Spirit

Can Chrismation be repeated?

No, it can only be done ONCE (Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles only once)

3 names of chrismation

Dedication, Chrismation, confirmation

Why do we need Chrismation?

-To grow through the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:22-23)
-Every part of life thereafter is dedicated to God's use
-Our bodies become temples of God (1 Cor 6:19)
-Pentecost to the Baptized person

Institution of Chrismation

-Joel prophesized it; St Peter quoted it on day of Pentecost (Joel 2:28)
-Ezekiel speaks of promise of the Holy Spirit (Ezek 16:9)
- Christ Instituted this through the promise of the coming of the Holy Spirit (John 7:37-38; John 14: 16-17, etc)

Visible Signs of Chrismation

-Began with laying of hands in early Church (Acts 8:14-17)
-Apostles administered after Baptism
-Priest anoints person 36 times

Why was Chrismation/ anointing established?

Too many believers to perform laying of hands on each one

36 times the Priest anoints the person

-8 on face
-4 on trunk
-6 on right arm
-6 on left arm
-6 on right leg
-6 on left leg

Invisible grace of Chrismation

-The believer receives the Holy Spirit (Is 11:2-3)
-Holy Spirit confirms believer in new life

Time of administration (Chrismation)

-Directly after baptism

Why do we disagree with waiting to be confirmed?

-Holy Spirit descended on Christ after His baptism (Matt 3:16)
-Apostles administered it after baptism (Acts 8:14-17)

Symbols of the Holy Spirit

Dove, tongues of fire, laying of hands, anointing of oil

What is the Myron?

-Oil mixed with the spices on the Lord's body

When was the first time Myron was made?

During the time of Pope Athanasius

How many times has Myron been made?

38 times

What is the sacrament of the eucharist?

The partaking of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the form of bread and wine

What are other names for the sacrament of eucharist?

-Sacrament of Thanksgiving
-Sacrament of Holy Communion
-Sacrament of Community (done in fellowship)
-Mysterious supper
-Sacrament of all sacraments (ties all the sacraments together)
-Bloodless Sacrifice

Visible outward sign during Eucharist

-Bread
-Wine
-Water
-Chalice
-Pattent

What does the orbana have to have/be and why?

-Round (never end)
-12 crosses (12 disciples)
-Middle cross/ Ispodicon (represents Christ)
-5 holes (5 holes of Christ; legs, hands, side)
-Words in Coptic (Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal)

What are the sufferings of Examination?

39 strikes, Crown of Thornes, Slap (sufferings Christ went through when He was being examined)

What are the Sufferings of the Cross?

Left and Right hand, feet, side (right foot nailed first, left foot over right foot)

Invisible Grace of Eucharist

-Abiding in Christ (John 6:56)
-Eternal Life (John 6:54)
-Salvation & Remission of Sins (Matt 26:28)
-Spiritual Growth (John 6:53)
-unity of Believers (1 Cor 10:17)

Divine Institution of Communion

-Last supper happened during Passover (Pascha/Passover\= time the jews offered the perfect lamb)
-Marked end of Old Test & beginning of New