Intro
What is the Holy Trinity
Father, Son, Holy Spirit
what is substance?
describes the unity of God, often substituted for "nature" or "essence"
What does YHWH mean?
I AM
What does the word ruah mean?
"wind" or "breath"
True or false:The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are in eternal relationship with each other
true
What did Jesus refer to God as?
Abba(father)
true or false: God is eternal without a beginning or end
true
true or false: Jesus didn't teach that the God he called "Abba" was the same God that made covenants with the Chosen people of the Old Testament
false
What did Jesus promise to give his disciples at the Last Supper?
The Holy Spirit, which would be a advocate that God would give to be with them always.
How does St. John Paul II describe the Trinity?
Define transfiguration
when Jesus revealed his divine Sonship, and the Father vocally confirmed that Jesus was indeed his beloved Son
what are the 3 symbols of the Trinity?
Shield of the Trinity, Shamrock, tree and sun
How did God care for the Chosen People(the Jews)?
By freeing them from slavery in Egypt and forming them into a special nation
Name one example of the Holy Spirit being present in Jesus' ministry?
Some examples are the Baptism, the temptations in the desert, Jesus being conceived by the Holy Spirit etc.
How does Salvation include the 3 Divine Persons?
Salvation is attributed to the Son, he performs all of his salvation according to God's will and is in the power of the Holy Spirit
What are the 3 things that Jesus instructed the apostles to do?
1. to share the Gospel to the ends of the earth
2. to baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
3. that Jesus would be with them until the end of time
How does the Church describe God's immanence?
determining the active and inseparable work of the Triune God in Salvation History.
How did Jesus refer to God in Matthew 15:13?
"My heavenly Father"
Which Divine Person is the least understood?
The Holy Spirit
How does the Trinity reveal themselves to each person?
1. The transcendent creator "outside" us
2. the "incarnate" Savior "beside" us
3. the indwelling Spirit "inside" us
what happened in Matthew 3:14-17?
Jesus went to the Jordan River to get baptized by John the Baptist. Then the Holy Spirit came down as a dove and the voice of God was heard.
bringing all creation into unity with the one God in 3 Divine Persons
How did St. Peter identify Jesus?
As the Messiah, the Son of the living God
What does the Holy Spirit do for you?
The Holy Spirit advocates for you, defends you, and consoles you.
Where did the Church summarize the relationship of Divine Persons?
Athanasian Creed