We describe the Trinity as coeternal and consubstantial, what do both of these words mean?
Coeternal means they all exist TOGETHER eternally from the beginning of time. Consubstantial means they are the same substance or essence
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What statement of belief do we say that confirms this belief in the Trinity?
The Creed
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How would you describe the Trinity to someone, are they 3 gods or one?
They are ONE God, in three Divine persons where the Father is equal to the Son which is equal to the Holy Spirit
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Complete the sentence. God is o_____ God, but t______ coeternal consubstantial persons or h_______
One, Three, Hypostates
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Each person/hypostases in the Trinity has a special characteristic that distinguishes it from the other hypostasis. What are they?
Father = origin or source, Son = begotten from the Father, Holy Spirit = proceeds from the father
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Can you explain the Trinity using the analogy of THE TRIANGLE
3 independent lines/sides that form 1 shape. 3 independent angles which are connected, all angles equal yet different
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Can you explain the Trinity using the analogy of THE SUN
3 parts = the sun itself, rays and heat. 3 different components, but yet the sun one. No seperation between aspects, never a time when sun had no rays or heat