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2 Christian Philosophy and Applied Ethics Brockwell See e-mail

3 If I loose my memory am I the same person?

4 RECAP Transcendent – Immanent – Personal – Impersonal - God in the world God outside the world God relating to people God as an impersonal power Monotheistic – One God Polytheistic – Many Gods

5 Trinity – The Matrix http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgIG8eHEqBA

6 The Trinity Objectives explore what Christians believe about the nature of God explain Christian beliefs about the Trinity

7 We think this picture is… We can see…It made us think about… We’re not sure about… Our best ideas about this are… Our deepest thoughts about it are…

8 We think this picture is… We can see… It made us think about… We’re not sure about… Our best ideas about this are… Our deepest thoughts about it are…

9 The Trinity: Christians suggest that God can be understood in three different ways, rather like the way water can take three different forms. This does not mean that Christians believe there is more than one God, but that there are three different aspects of God. 1.God the Father: God in Heaven 2.God the Son: God in the form of Jesus 3.God the Holy Spirit: God at work in the world

10 Rublev Any others?

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12 Jesus SpiritFather God IS IS NOT

13 Think of a C-chord. The C, E, and G notes are all distinct notes, but joined together as one chord the sound is richer and more dynamic than had the notes been played individually. The chords are all equally important in producing the rich sound, and the sound is lacking and thin if one of the notes is left out. Gabby – where are you…

14 Overview of The Trinity Four pieces of work in your books

15 Father Son Holy Spirit What are the roles of each of the parts of the Trinity, according to Christians? Also add a Bible reference.

16 God = the Father He is transcendent (outside the world ) and impersonal (an impersonal power). Above everything, He is the Creator who is behind the universe.

17 Jesus – the son He is immanent (God in the world) and personal, God with us. He came to earth and lived as a person. He is the Redeemer (Saviour) of humanity.

18 The Holy Spirit (Greek: Paraclete ) Immanent and impersonal - God around us. Described as the comforter, inspiring and helping people.  “ the breath of God” (ruah) ““ The Self” (lebab) ““ the mysterious Love of God”

19 No mention of the Trinity in the Bible Jesus Christ He is the saviour, “the son of God,” and “the first-born of all creation.” (John 1: 34) As a created being, he is not part of the Trinity. “The Father is greater then I am,” said Jesus. (John 14: 28) Jesus lived in heaven before coming to earth, and after his sacrificial (crucifixion) death and resurrection, he returned to heaven. “No one comes to the Father except through [Him].” (John 14: 6)

20 Arius debate…council of Nicaea AC 325 – opposed the idea of The Trinity (Jehova Witness) Emperor Constantine The deity of Christ was the main purpose of the council. Arius endorsed the following doctrines about The Son or The Word (Jesus): that the Jesus (Logos) and the Father were not of the same essence (part of the same). The members of the Trinity are said to be co-equal and co- eternal. The Father is uncreated, the Son is uncreated, and the Holy Spirit is uncreated, and all three are eternal with no beginning… No mention of the Trinity in the Bible Introduced The Nicene Creed

21 Task: copy the Nicene Creed onto your books. Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only son of God...of one being with the Father. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, Giver of life….

22 The Nicene Creed I believe in one God the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right Hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord,and the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in the one holy catholic (Christian) and apostolic church. We acknowledge one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

23 The Trinity is not just a way of looking at how God works. God is and always has been three distinct (different) persons. No person of the Trinity ever acts independently (apart from) of the others The three persons comprise one God. Each person of the Trinity is fully God; no person of the Trinity is more God or less God than any other person. Each person of the Trinity has the same attributes as which belong to God. Each member of the Trinity has a distinctive primary role (own) (or work). 1.The Father originates (creates), chooses, and calls us 2.The Son reveals the Father and redeems (saves) us by means of His own death on the cross 3. The Holy Spirit witnesses to Christ, awakens our dead souls, gives us new life, and delivers us to heaven ; God around us. But every member of the Trinity is involved whenever any one member does something. The golden rule is this: Whenever one member of the Trinity is doing something, then all members are involved in doing it

24 Plenary Write down 3 things you have learnt 2 things you are unsure about 1 question you would like to ask What do Christians mean by The Trinity? ‘There is no way of knowing what God is like.’ Discuss this statement… Review your work!!!

25 What you could say… It’s difficult to know God Language used to describe Him Cannot prove that He exists Could discuss His characteristics Inconsistencies in how we understand God He is beyond our understanding What does the Bible say God is like The Trinity


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