God the Son - Summary Notes

Who is God the Son?

• Jesus is God the Son, the Second Person of the Trinity.
• Eternally begotten of the Father, not created.
• Shares the same divine nature as the Father; "true God from true God."
• $John 1:1-3, 14$: "In the beginning was the Word… and the Word was God… and the Word became flesh."
• Became flesh for our salvation (CCC 456-457).

God the Son Reveals the Father

• $John 14:9$: "Whoever has seen me has seen my Father."
• Reveals God through His words, actions, and love.
• Reveals the Father's love, justice, and mercy.
• Opens the way to salvation through His life, death, and resurrection.
• Resurrection confirms His divine identity and brings new life (CCC 651-654).
• Acts as a bridge between humanity and divinity.

The Son's Role in the Trinity

• Sent by the Father to fulfill God’s plan of salvation.
• Sends the Holy Spirit with the Father to guide the Church after His resurrection.
• Highlights the Trinity as a community of love and mission (CCC 243-244).
• The Son’s mission is inseparable from the Father and the Spirit (CCC 257).

Belief in God the Son

• Central to Catholic life and faith.
• Worshipped as God, not just a wise man or prophet.
• Every sacrament, prayer, and act of worship is rooted in Christ.
• $Colossians 1:15-20$: "He is the image of the invisible God… and in Him all things are held together."
• Trusting in God's love and living as His followers.
• Without Jesus, there is no way to understand the full nature of God or experience salvation (CCC 431-432).

Reflection

• Central to the Catholic Faith; without Him, there is no salvation.
• Belief in His divinity and humanity is essential.
• Shows us what God is like and teaches us how to live.
• Worship, sacraments, and prayer all center on Christ.