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What is the trinity?
Most Christians believe there's only one God who's experienced as three people who are the father, son and the holy spirit
What's a key source of authority related to the trinity?
The Nicene Creed, which is a statement of Christian belief
What does the Nicene Creed state?
''We believe in one God, the Father the almighty...We believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life''
What is a main question asked related to the Trinity?
How can God be both three and one?
What is the Old Testament?
The first part of the Christian Bible which refers to the oneness of God
Why is the oneness of God a key belief?
The oneness of God is a central Christian belief as it reflects the oneness of the universe God created. Christians believe the universe follows one set of laws
What does God the Father represent in Christianity?
God the Father shows Christians that, like a parent, he cares about his Creation and wants to protect it.
How does God the Father relate to the universe?
God crafted a universe he loves and will provide for his Creation as the Creator of all life.
What is the Gospel?
The teachings of Jesus and the apostles
What role does God the Son play in Christianity?
God the Son helps Christians to understand how God makes his love known in the world.
What did Jesus teach?
Jesus spread teachings of compassion and healed people who were sick.
What aspects of the human experience does the life of Jesus demonstrate?
The life of Jesus demonstrates that sacrifice and suffering are important parts of the human experience.
Who is God the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is one of the three persons of the Holy Trinity
How does God the Holy Spirit help Christians?
God the Holy Spirit helps Christians to understand that God is always present in the world.
What is a source of strength for most Christians?
The belief that God is always with them, as conveyed by the Holy Spirit.
Quote to support the trinity
'' Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit ''
What is the Holy Communion?
a re-enactment of the Last Supper
How is the Trinity reflected in belief and worship today?
-The Nicene Creed is recited during every service of Holy Communion
-Significant events such as baptisms and marriages are performed in the name of the Trinity
-Some Christians, for example Catholics, make the sign of the cross and speak the name of the Trinity when they enter a church.