Trinity

Nicene Christology Controversies, Outcomes, and Application BIBL 111: Intro to Christian History and Thought Noah Disbrow Prof. Mark J. Ackerman 5/2/2018 The understanding of Jesus and his divinity is taken for granted by contemporary Christians today. We have our pastors, different versions of the Bible, and Bible Study Commentaries. Access to at least the Bible was not a luxury of our Early Church Fathers in the fourth and fifth century had within their reach. Thankfully, those 4th and 5th…

Is San Manuel a Christian? Being a Christian depends on one’s faith in the Holy Trinity. Though we cannot peer into the mind or heart to see if one is a true believer, Christian faith can be viewed in one’s daily life. Christians are expected to follow the beatitudes, have a personal relationship with God, trust in the Bible, and perform good deeds. Though these actions are not what makes one a Christian, they illustrate that one is in fact a believer in Christ. In Miguel de Unamuno’s San…

of God versus the trinity has been a theological discussion that has been discussed and debated throughout many centuries. It has caused divisions among churches, leaders and have pitted Pastor against Pastor. Dividing them based upon there difference in denominational views. Bishop T.D Jakes a controversial figure among the evangelicals (according to Christiantoday.com) has most recently left his belief in the “Oneness Movement” to embrace an orthodox definition of the trinity.” Bishop T.D…

IT is believe by Christians that the ten commandments are handed down from God himself. The first commandment is that you should worship no other God but the one true god of the holy trinity. Two, you shall not have false idols. Three, You shall not take the name of the lord your God in vain. Four, Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Five, Honor your father and your mother. Six, You shall not murder. Seven, You shall not commit…

Quakers are members of a religious movement known as the Religious Society of Friends. Quakerism is a faith that materialized as a Christian denomination in sixteen hundreds England. It became known and practiced during a period of religious strife in the seventeenth century towards the end of Europe’s Protestant Reformation. Quakerism values opposed the Church of England, this resulted in persecution of the Quakers, which eventually led to the forced migration and diffusion of the religion into…

The word Catholic, means Universal and the words “ The Catholic Church” is found for the first time in the letter of St. Ignatius to the symyrnaeans. Catholics believe that Jesus is the Son of God, the second Person of the Blessed Trinity, who became one of us to free us from the sin, and to bring us the fullness of God’s revelation. Jesus Christ is the Messiah, God’s anointed one, and the savior of the world. They initiated into the Catholic Church through the sacraments of initiation: Baptism,…

Heretics often oppose the language of the Bible and the Creeds. Information in the Apostle’s Creed makes it easier for heresy to creep into everyone’s understanding. For example, there is not a particular need to address the Holy Spirit in the Apostle’s Creed because everyone during the time accepts the Holy Spirit is God (Gutenson, Apostle’s Creed Video,). Athanasius takes opposition to a common heretic, Arius. Arian beliefs are the nature of Jesus is not God and consequently, He cannot offer…

First, the function of the Trinity. How is the relationship of the Trinity being presented in the service? How does this relate to God 's work of salvation? Second, and more specifically, how does who Jesus is and what he has done function in worship? Third, where is the cross and the resurrection in…

What is God like? Is He similar to a human? Does God play a part in our lives or does He let the world take its course? Is He good or evil? Ever since the notion of God, people have debated what He is like, with many people disagreeing. Talking about God and His existence can often be more confusing than clarifying. However, as Catholics, if we use our resources, we can discover what the Church teaches about the various characteristics, attributes, and qualities of God. An important…

St. Helena and the Emperor Constantine Presented to the Holy Trinity by the Virgin Mary was the piece of art work that stuck out to me the most which made me choose to write my analysis essay on this amazing well thought out art work. Some of my reasoning behind choosing this piece of art is the amazing story that it shares in just one picture. Just by looking at this piece of art you can tell there is so much emotion and knowledge behind making this painting. From observing this work, it made…