The Trinity is the Christian belief that God is three persons in one God : the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

What is the Nicene Creed ?

The Nicene Creed is a statement of belief that Christians of many denominations recite in worship and a key source of authority for belief in the Trinity.

True or False? The New Testament clearly states the belief in the Trinity.

False. The New Testament does not clearly state the Trinity, but the belief has become something that marks Christianity apart from other monotheistic religions.

Which two monotheistic religions reject the idea that God can be three parts?

Islam and Judaism reject the idea that God can be three parts.

In 325 CE, the Council of _______ drew up the Nicene Creed.

In 325 CE, the Council of Nicaea drew up the Nicene Creed.

The Holy Spirit is the invisible power of God , which works within the world today to inspire and guide people.

How does the Nicene Creed describe God the Father ?

The Nicene Creed describes God the Father as the powerful creator of everything: "The maker of Heaven and Earth, of all that is seen and unseen".

True or False? Christians believe that thinking of God as Father, Son and Spirit makes God harder to understand.

False. Christians believe these three aspects make God easier to understand . For example, Jesus lived and died among humans, so Christians know God can understand them.

Why is the oneness of God a central Christian belief?

The oneness of God is central because it reflects the oneness of the universe that God created.

How do Christians show belief in the Trinity when they bless themselves?

Christians make the sign of the cross and pray " in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit ".

At Jesus’ baptism, the Spirit of God descended like a dove and a ______ from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love”.

At Jesus’ baptism, the Spirit of God descended like a dove and a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love”.

What does the Nicene Creed teach about the role of the Son ?

The Nicene Creed teaches that the Son, Jesus Christ , came to earth as God incarnate and died on the cross to redeem humanity’s sins .

What does it mean for Christians that the Trinity is a mystery ?

It means Christians accept that there are things they cannot know about God .

What does Genesis 3 describe?

Genesis 3 describes how Adam and Eve disobeyed God and brought sin into the world.

A Creationist (or Literalist ) is a Christian who believes the biblical account of creation happened exactly as the Bible describes it .

According to Genesis, God created everything in Heaven and on Earth in six days and rested on the _________ day.

According to Genesis, God created everything in Heaven and on Earth in six days and rested on the seventh day.

How do non-literalist Christians understand the Genesis account?

Non-literalists see the Genesis account as metaphorical : it contains religious truth , but it is not scientifically accurate. For example, the six days may refer to longer periods .

True or False? Literalist Christians accept the Big Bang and evolution as explanations of the universe.

False. Literalists do not accept scientific explanations such as the Big Bang and evolution ; they see the creation story as the literal truth .

In John’s Gospel , who does " the Word " refer to?

In John’s Gospel, "the Word" refers to Jesus , which shows that he was present at the Creation of the universe.

Genesis 1 states that the Spirit of God was hovering over the _______.

Genesis 1 states that the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters .

How do non-literalists see the relationship between science and the Bible ?

Non-literalists see no conflict : science tells us how the universe came about and the Bible tells us why .

Why is the presence of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit at Creation significant?

Their presence at Creation underlines the importance of the Trinity and shows it has existed since the beginning of time .

True or False? Christians believe that the universe came about by chance.

False. Christians believe God created the universe on purpose, not by chance , so human lives have meaning and purpose .

Stewardship is the responsibility that comes with humans’ dominion over creation to show all created beings , human and non-human, love and respect .

Why does creation in God’s image lead Christians to value all human life?

Because God made humans in His image, Christians believe all human life has potential and they should follow the Golden Rule .

What does the creation account teach Christians about the universe God made ?

The creation account teaches that God created a universe that was ordered, not chaotic .

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Define Trinity.
The Trinity is the Christian belief that God is three persons in one God: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
What is the Nicene Creed?
The Nicene Creed is a statement of belief that Christians of many denominations recite in worship and a key source of authority for belief in the Trinity.
True or False?
The New Testament clearly states the belief in the Trinity.
False.
The New Testament does not clearly state the Trinity, but the belief has become something that marks Christianity apart from other monotheistic religions.
Which two monotheistic religions reject the idea that God can be three parts?
Islam and Judaism reject the idea that God can be three parts.
In 325 CE, the Council of _______ drew up the Nicene Creed.
In 325 CE, the Council of Nicaea drew up the Nicene Creed.
Define Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit is the invisible power of God, which works within the world today to inspire and guide people.
How does the Nicene Creed describe God the Father?
The Nicene Creed describes God the Father as the powerful creator of everything: "The maker of Heaven and Earth, of all that is seen and unseen".
True or False?
Christians believe that thinking of God as Father, Son and Spirit makes God harder to understand.
False.
Christians believe these three aspects make God easier to understand. For example, Jesus lived and died among humans, so Christians know God can understand them.
Why is the oneness of God a central Christian belief?
The oneness of God is central because it reflects the oneness of the universe that God created.
How do Christians show belief in the Trinity when they bless themselves?
Christians make the sign of the cross and pray "in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit".
At Jesus’ baptism, the Spirit of God descended like a dove and a ______ from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love”.
At Jesus’ baptism, the Spirit of God descended like a dove and a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love”.
What does the Nicene Creed teach about the role of the Son?
The Nicene Creed teaches that the Son, Jesus Christ, came to earth as God incarnate and died on the cross to redeem humanity’s sins.
What does it mean for Christians that the Trinity is a mystery?
It means Christians accept that there are things they cannot know about God.
What does Genesis 3 describe?
Genesis 3 describes how Adam and Eve disobeyed God and brought sin into the world.
Define Creationist.
A Creationist (or Literalist) is a Christian who believes the biblical account of creation happened exactly as the Bible describes it.
According to Genesis, God created everything in Heaven and on Earth in six days and rested on the _________ day.
According to Genesis, God created everything in Heaven and on Earth in six days and rested on the seventh day.
How do non-literalist Christians understand the Genesis account?
Non-literalists see the Genesis account as metaphorical: it contains religious truth, but it is not scientifically accurate. For example, the six days may refer to longer periods.
True or False?
Literalist Christians accept the Big Bang and evolution as explanations of the universe.
False.
Literalists do not accept scientific explanations such as the Big Bang and evolution; they see the creation story as the literal truth.
In John’s Gospel, who does "the Word" refer to?
In John’s Gospel, "the Word" refers to Jesus, which shows that he was present at the Creation of the universe.
Genesis 1 states that the Spirit of God was hovering over the _______.
Genesis 1 states that the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.
How do non-literalists see the relationship between science and the Bible?
Non-literalists see no conflict: science tells us how the universe came about and the Bible tells us why.
Why is the presence of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit at Creation significant?
Their presence at Creation underlines the importance of the Trinity and shows it has existed since the beginning of time.
True or False?
Christians believe that the universe came about by chance.
False.
Christians believe God created the universe on purpose, not by chance, so human lives have meaning and purpose.
Define stewardship.
Stewardship is the responsibility that comes with humans’ dominion over creation to show all created beings, human and non-human, love and respect.
Why does creation in God’s image lead Christians to value all human life?
Because God made humans in His image, Christians believe all human life has potential and they should follow the Golden Rule.
What does the creation account teach Christians about the universe God made?
The creation account teaches that God created a universe that was ordered, not chaotic.

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