Trinity

united. Merton also believed that in order to unite with others one must find themselves first. They must wake up from the illusion of a false self. Elizabeth Johnsons approach to being united is a little different. She believes the doctrine of the Trinity acts as a guide to communion. Johnson also argues that humans are all made up of the same material, stardust, just in different forms. This means humans are distinct and not separate, so stop acting separate from the world. Even though these…

which of these views was correct or was well-based. The councils with the major Christological perspectives were the Councils of Nicea, Constantinople and Chalcedon. Each of these councils had a different view of Christ and how He is part of the Trinity with the Holy Spirit and the Father. The councils came to different conclusions as to why they thought their Christological perspective was correct. The decisions of the councils also effected the Church as a whole, in various ways. The…

Historical context. Eastern Orthodoxy was formed in the 1st-5th centuries BC. Eastern Orthodoxy developed its identity after the “Great Schism” in which Rome and Constantinople had a falling out and both Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism gained an identity (“Eastern Orthodoxy”). The religion originated in the East from the Roman-Byzantine Empire with the headquarters in Constantinople. Eastern Orthodoxy regards its self as the True Church, being rooted in Christianity. Eastern Orthodoxy…

The Nature of God and the Trinity begins for the human race with the being of creation. For Christians this starts with the Bible chapter of Genesis. Many people in this world though do not know or understand the concept of God and his nature and cannot see how God becomes three different entities all in one; The Father, The Son, and Holy Spirit making the trinity. In theory by reading the word of God, one can begin to understand the application in the nature of God. However, still may not begin…

the son, and the holy spirit…” about 12 times in a day. Now despite this relentless repetition I didn’t really understand exactly what I was saying. It was only until I was in about 8th grade when I began to understand the doctrine behind the Holy Trinity. Along with this initial understanding, I have gained a new knowledge of it in this class. We’ve learned that the three persons posses one nature which is God. The persons, The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit all coexist, and were never…

. The Spirit Movements of the Twentieth Century The Overview section of our course relates that: “Demographers of Christian Churches such as D.B. Barrett tell us in publications such as World Christian Encyclopedia (2001) that the P/C movements number something like 600 million members today. This is a truly phenomenal growth. In one century, this movement has outstripped all the rest of Protestantism together, and the Reformation dates back four centuries!” TM online) According to the…

“From generation to generation, religion teaches us how to deepen our lives, to improve the world and to join with others who have the same lofty aims” Explain how Judaism OR Christianity as a living religious tradition gives depth and meaning to the life of the individual adherent and the community. In your answer, make specific reference to examples found from your research. Religion is a timeless human concept that incorporates divine influence. Following a religion provides people with a…

Benchmark Assignment: Gospel Essentials What am I meant to do in this world? Many people ponder this question as they grow up and begin to make an impact on the realm around them. As people mature they start to form their view of the world, understand their purpose and behave accordingly (DiVinceno 2014). There are many worldviews throughout the earth and each have their own history and influence. This paper will discuss the beliefs of Christianity and how the Christian worldview affects…

Describe: Stained glass windows are colored glass crafted and arranged to form patterns or pictures and often have painted details and a yellow stain. Stained glass windows are a traditional form of painting that began over 1000 years ago and are essentially made the same way today. The earliest form of stained glass windows originate in Europe, 6th century, and have adorned churches for hundreds of years being used to aid in devotion and to instruct (O 'Doherty, 2010). They are especially…

gives Christians a foundation for the rest of their doctrinal beliefs. God has eternally existed as the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit. All of the parts of God are equal in importance, yet different in role. The Trinity and the unity of God gives a picture of marriage, the church, and the relationship between Jews and Gentiles (Grudem 122). By studying how the Trinity works, we can see how our relationships with others are to be. In addition, we should study theology to…