Trinity Sunday 15 June 2014 This Sunday is Trinity Sunday, which is aptly observed after the feast of Pentecost; the occasion when we celebrate the
|
|
- Edwina Jacobs
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Trinity Sunday 15 June 2014 This Sunday is Trinity Sunday, which is aptly observed after the feast of Pentecost; the occasion when we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the early church. The Trinity IS the Christian doctrine of God. Typically when Christians say "God" they mean, "Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." Jews do not believe this doctrine, nor do Muslims although Jews and Muslims will often have a high opinion of Jesus Christ. Yet they cannot, will not, take the crucial step of calling him the Son of God. The Jehovah s Witnesses do not believe it, nor do the Mormons or the Unitarians. New Agers deny this doctrine as do the Christian Scientists and the spiritualists. The belief in the Trinity sets Christianity apart from other religions. For the first Christians, for the first disciples of Jesus, the Trinity was not a theological doctrine 1
2 which had been taught to them by others it was a description of their experience of God at work in their lives. Because the earliest Christians were actually Jews (just like Jesus) they knew above all, that God must be one. The Jewish scriptures were clear about it, and Jesus had reminded them of it on many occasions. They worshipped the God who had created the Universe and who was the source of all that was good and life-giving, and they knew that however hard they tried to understand that God that in the end he was entirely unknowable, beyond the time and space that he had created. Even calling God he was a way of ascribing human words to a being that was beyond human understanding. They worshipped the one God who created all that is. But this created for them a serious problem. Their belief in one God seemed to deny their experience 2
3 of Jesus; they had encountered God in the actions and words of the human Jesus and they found God revealed and active in this Son, who welcomed outcasts into the Kingdom of God and spoke the word of forgiveness on God s behalf. So the question for them became, if God was one, then who was Jesus, and why did they experience through him such an incredible and tangible sign of God s presence? If God was one, and beyond time and space as the creator of the world, then who was Jesus? Then there was the experience which followed Jesus rising from the dead, and his ascension to heaven: after Pentecost which we celebrated last Sunday - the experience of those first Christians who found God in a new explosion of energy which sustained and guided them; they called this experience the Holy Spirit of God, and likened it in some way to the presence or spirit of 3
4 Jesus in their midst. It was as if (although Jesus were no longer with them) he was still there every time they gathered together, doing all the same things which he had done before. If God was one, then who was Jesus, and what was the sense of Jesus which they still felt even after his ascension? The early followers of Jesus, reflecting after his death, and resurrection and ascension, had to re-think their understanding of the being of God, because of their experience of God s acts among them. They could no longer hold to the same strict idea of monotheism of one God which they had inherited, because they knew that there was more to their experience of living in the presence of God, than could be adequately described in the ancient formulary of there being just one God. They knew too, and were adamant about the fact, that there 4
5 could not be many gods. The alternatives which they saw in the many religions of the culture around them neither rang true for them, nor seemed in any way to correspond to the experience which they had known in Christ. So as they expressed their three different experiences of God, they found them to be linked in a way that had not been described before. They experienced the God who created them and the whole world, and who loved them and sent God s son, they experienced the Son who loved them and sent his Spirit, and they experienced this Spirit, this presence of Jesus even when he was no longer physically with them, still driving them forward and outwards in mission. They came to understand these three experiences, these three persons, as in some way one, and yet also three: Creator, 5
6 Redeemer, and Sustainer of Life. Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God is three, and God is one. The history of the first few centuries of the Christian church is the story of a great struggle to define this doctrine. Three issues were central: * the unity of God; * the divinity of Christ, * the personality of the Holy Spirit. By stressing the unity of God the early Christians struggled to answer the charge that they worshiped three Gods (a claim often laid against them by the Jews). At the same time they argued among themselves about the precise relationship between Jesus the Son and God the Father. Numerous theories were advanced, including the idea that Jesus was a mere man (the Ebionite view) or divine but still inferior to the Father 6
7 (Monarchianism) or that Jesus became the Christ when he was baptized (Adoptionism). A man named Arius proposed that Jesus was the greatest of all created beings. His theology (Arianism) threatened for a time to destroy the Christian movement. Finally, the church had to decide whether to consider the Holy Spirit as an impersonal force (an it") or a Person (a he"). And if the Holy Spirit was a Person, how was he related to the other two Persons in the Godhead? To read the story of those ancient conflicts is to learn of men like Tertullian, Origen, Athanasius, the Three Cappadocians, Nestorius, Sabellius and Paul of Samosata. Some were condemned as heretics while others helped formulate the orthodox doctrine of the Trinity. To those who regard the doctrine of the Trinity with a yawn, it may come as 7
8 a surprise to know it took the Christian church nearly 500 years to settle the issue. Those who regard the doctrine with a yawn follow it with the statement that the Trinity isn t biblical! You won t find the actual word Trinity in the scriptures, but you do find inferences and explicit statements from Genesis to Revelation. In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters.. Then God said, Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness 1 There are several crucial passages where all three Persons of the Trinity are brought together in 1 Genesis 1: 1,2, 26 8
9 complete equality, e.g. as in our gospel reading this morning from Matthew (28:19) Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Note that all three Persons are mentioned together. Note also that the unity of God is strongly suggested by the singular name (and not names"). Note also that there is no hint of inferiority or subordination of the Son and Spirit to the Father. One name Three Persons. The second letter to the Corinthians (13:13) ends with the words which we often use as a greeting in our worship service: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. The first letter of Peter (1:2, NRSV) is addressed to: the exiles who have been chosen and destined by God the 9
10 Father and sanctified by the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with his blood: May grace and peace be yours in abundance. Note that although different terminology is used and a different order of mention is made, there is a basic equality among the three Persons of the Trinity. The writers of the New Testament clearly felt free to mention all three together in the same verse without any further explanation. From the beginning of time until the end of the age, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit have existed as a holy community of love and grace. So, as we reflect on the Trinity, don t let it be just a vague, dry doctrine for us. Don t write it off as something that s just too complicated for us to 10
11 understand. Don t leave it to the theologians to debate about. Let s think about the community of love that has been within God since the beginning of time. Let s accept God s invitation to join in that community. As we see real, concrete examples of how God has created us, redeemed us, and sustained us, let us respond with love and gratitude. Let us add our love to the Trinity s communion of love. What s more, let God be revealed in our community. The Trinity teaches us that no one ever stands alone. As soon as we accept God s love and salvation, we are members of a community. We cannot be Christians without being connected to one another. Sorry. If we re going to embrace God the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, then 11
12 we re going to have to embrace each other. Not just the people who are inside the church s four walls this morning, but everyone who calls upon the Triune God. If that weren t hard enough, God calls us to do more. Not only do we have to love other believers, but we have to go out and share God s love with the world. Jesus commanded his followers: Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you (Matthew 28:19-20). The love we find in the Trinity, the communion we find with one another, is not just for our own sakes. It s for the sake of the world. It s meant to be shared. 12
13 The world needs love. The world needs grace. The world needs community. May the Triune God Father, Son, and Holy Spirit help us to share the message of the Trinity with all of creation. 13
LESSON 7: THE TRIUNE GOD
1: SUMMARY LESSON 7: THE TRIUNE GOD What does it mean that God is a Trinity? In this lesson you will learn that there is only one true God, who has always existed in three persons: Father, Son and Spirit.
More informationThe Biblical Doctrine of the Trinity W. Gary Crampton. knowledge of God. But the God of Scripture is Triune and to know God is to know him as Triune.
THE TRINITY REVIEW For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of our warfare [are] not fleshly but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments
More informationThe Trinity. Key Passages. What You Will Learn. Lesson Overview. Memory Verse. Genesis 1:1 3; Isaiah 44:23 24; Matthew 3:13 17
10 Key Passages Genesis 1:1 3; Isaiah 44:23 24; Matthew 3:13 17 The Trinity What You Will Learn The difference between verses that demonstrate the triune nature of God and verses that presuppose it. Biblical
More informationExploring the Majesty and Mystery of the Father. April 12, 2015
Exploring the Majesty and Mystery of the Father April 12, 2015 For our theology to be Biblical, it must come from the Bible. We postpone asking experiential questions until the Bible has spoken. Theology,
More informationOUR THREE PERSONAL GOD. Rev. Robert T. Woodyard First Christian Reformed Church, Lynden, WA May 31, 2015, 10:30AM
OUR THREE PERSONAL GOD. Rev. Robert T. Woodyard First Christian Reformed Church, Lynden, WA May 31, 2015, 10:30AM Text for the Sermon: Genesis 1:3, 26; John 14:16, 26; 15:26 Prayer: O God, who are we that
More informationBible Doctrines I - Survey
Bible Doctrines I - Survey The Godhead I. IDENTIFYING THE TERMINOLOGY A. Trinity 1. The trinity, being a name we give to our best understanding of the inner being of God, falls far short of the reality.
More informationTHE TRINITARIAN CONTROVERSY IN THE FOURTH CENTURY
THE TRINITARIAN CONTROVERSY IN THE FOURTH CENTURY THE TRINITARIAN CONTROVERSY IN THE FOURTH CENTURY BY DAVID BERNARD The Trinitarian Controversy In the Fourth Century by David K. Bernard 1993, David K.
More informationCONVENTION ESSAYS The Holy Spirit is God. Rev. Walter Westphal Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (USA)
CONVENTION ESSAYS - 1999 The Holy Spirit is God Rev. Walter Westphal Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (USA) The apostle Peter made an important announcement that is recorded in the book of Acts. Describing
More informationIf I say God is blank, what s the first word that comes into most people s minds? Love. God is love.
THE TRINITY: GOD IS NOT ALONE. Rev. Robert T. Woodyard First Christian Reformed Church May 12, 2013, 6:00PM Sermon Texts: See Scriptures in Article Nine of Belgic Confession Introduction. The news this
More informationTRINITY SUNDAY - RCL YEAR A - JUNE The Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-2:4a
The Old Testament: Genesis 1:1-2:4a Reader: A Reading from the Book of Genesis. In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face
More informationPENTECOST IN GOD S PLAN OF REDEMPTION
PENTECOST IN GOD S PLAN OF REDEMPTION Acts 2:1-45 Happy SHAVUOT! This is the way a Jewish person would greet you on this day. Shavuot is what the Jewish people called The Festival of Weeks. Shavuot means
More informationThroughout all nature there is abundant evidence of the existence of a supreme, intelligent, personal Being.
The God of Israel Throughout all nature there is abundant evidence of the existence of a supreme, intelligent, personal Being. The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament showeth His handiwork.
More informationDoctrine of the Trinity
Doctrine of the Trinity By Gerald E. Cumby The mystery of the Trinity, Godhead in three persons, has long been a subject of controversy for the religious leaders, even to the Church of Jesus Christ itself.
More informationSt. John the Forerunner / Dr. George Bebawi / May21, 2009, Page 1 TRINITARIAN LOVE
1 TRINITARIAN LOVE What You Must Know About the Trinity History End of 2nd and beginning of the 3rd centuries: The word Trinity (Triados) was first used by Theophilus of Antioch (about 190) in his letter
More informationThe Nature of God Session 2
The Nature of God Session 2 Covenant, Relationship and the Knowledge of God (Session 1) The Trinity Part 1: The Nature of God (Session 2) The Trinity Part 2: The Person of God the Father (Session 3) The
More informationLD 8 Our Triune Covenant God
LD 8 Our Triune Covenant God Ps. 146: 1 3 Ps. 73: 8 Ps. 116: 5, 7 Table: Doxology Hymn 27:1 Ps. 102: 10, 11 Ps. 33: 2, 3, 6 Ps. 145: 1, 4, 5 Scripture reading: John 1: 1 34; Mt. 28: 16 20 Text: LD 8 Beloved
More informationThe Creed: What We Believe and Why It Matters
The Creed: What We Believe and Why It Matters 7. We Believe In the Holy Spirit Sunday, February 27, 2005 10 to 10:50 am, in the Parlor. Everyone is welcome! O God, who taught the hearts of your faithful
More informationThis article is also available in Spanish.
The Council of Nicea Introduction This article is also available in Spanish. The doctrine of the Trinity is central to the uniqueness of Christianity. It holds that the Bible teaches that God eternally
More informationJesus, the Only Son. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God. Adult Faith Formation. St. Martha Roman Catholic Church
The Jesus, the Only Son We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God Who do people say the Son of Man is? John the Baptist Elijah the Prophet Jeremiah Question: Who is Jesus to us? 2 What
More informationWe Believe It on the Ground of the Word of God
We Believe It on the Ground of the Word of God A Sermon on Article Nine of the Belgic Confession. Texts: Luke 1:26-36; Genesis 1:26-27 Article 9 Scripture Proof of This Doctrine All this we know both from
More informationChurch Councils & Doctrinal Unity { Seven Ecumenical Councils
Church Councils & Doctrinal Unity { Seven Ecumenical Councils Councils of church leaders periodically gather to find agreement on broad issues of life and doctrine Leaders come to decision, which becomes
More informationTrinity: What s the big deal?
Trinity: What s the big deal? A forgotten doctrine? If Trinity is supposed to describe the very heart of the nature of God, and yet it has almost no practical or pastoral implications in most of our lives
More informationSHEPHERD S COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday ABF February 3 The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer
SHEPHERD S COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday ABF February 3 The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer CHAPTER 4 The Holy Trinity As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was
More informationprepare a sermon, so the third Sunday in June was selected and so it is today. This I also researched.
May the words that I say and the words that you hear with the ears of your hearts be blessed by the living God? Grace to you and peace from God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Trinity Sunday and
More informationMost Holy Trinity Sunday - B
Most Holy Trinity Sunday - B Note: Where a Scripture text is underlined in the body of this discussion, it is recommended that the reader look up and read that passage. Introduction It would seem that
More informationSermon : God Is A Triune Being Page 1
Sermon : God Is A Triune Being Page 1 God Is A Triune Being Text : Deuteronomy 6: 4-9 ; Colossians 1: 13-20 S#1. A. Concerning God there are a variety of world views : S#2. 1. Atheism : the belief there
More informationTHE HOLY SPIRIT. The principal work of the Spirit is faith; the principal exercise of faith is prayer. John Calvin
THE HOLY SPIRIT The principal work of the Spirit is faith; the principal exercise of faith is prayer. John Calvin But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit
More informationMultiple Choice: The word "heresy" comes from a Greek root meaning what? a) choice. b) false. c) death. d) truth
Multiple Choice: The word "heresy" comes from a Greek root meaning what? a) choice. b) false. c) death. d) truth What do we call the heretical belief that Christ was not the physical incarnation of God,
More informationWe Believe in the Holy Spirit
1 We Believe in the Holy Spirit Lesson Guide LESSON ONE IN THE TRINITY 2013 by Third Millennium Ministries www.thirdmill.org For videos, manuscripts, and other resources, visit Third Millennium Ministries
More informationBirth of Christ. Key Passages. What You Will Learn. Lesson Overview. Memory Verse
8 Birth of Christ Key Passages Luke 2:1 20; John 1:1 14, 5:18, 10:30 33, 20:27 28; Philippians 2:5 8 What You Will Learn How Jesus was born. Why Jesus s humble birth was surprising. Lesson Overview Jesus,
More informationThere were other battles but none this big and none that had two major creeds written almost exclusively about them, the Nicene and Athanasian Creeds.
ATHANASIAN CREED: THE CONTROVERSY CONTINUES. Rev. Robert T. Woodyard First Christian Reformed Church March 25, 2018, 6:00 PM Scripture Texts: John 5:19-20; I Corinthians 15:27-28 Introduction. Would you
More informationThe Holy Eucharist the first sunday after pentecost: trinity sunday
Saint Mark s episcopal cathedral The Holy Eucharist the first sunday after pentecost: trinity sunday June 11, 2017 8:00 am Newcomers and visitors, the community of Saint Mark s welcomes you. We hope that
More informationTwo s Company, Three s A Trinity: Understanding the Holy Spirit SESSION ONE
Two s Company, Three s A Trinity: Understanding the Holy Spirit SESSION ONE The Jesus event on its own cannot explain the church and Christianity. The life, death and resurrection of Jesus would have had
More informationFoundations #4 The Holy Spirit
Foundations #4 The Holy Spirit He descends like a dove, He baptizes with fire, He comforts, guides and corrects; He is the Spirit of life, that sense of truth, the voice of God. When you are alone, lost
More informationThe Triune (Three-in-One) God
1 Easy Reading Edition December 31 January 6 READ FOR THIS WEEK S LESSON: Deuteronomy 6:4; Philippians 2:6; Matthew 28:19; Genesis 1:26, 27; John 14 16. MEMORY VERSE: Dear friends, build yourselves up
More informationXenia Moos CS07. Michaelmas Term. January 18, Word Count: 2592
Xenia Moos CS07 Michaelmas Term In what ways has the Holy Spirit in particular suffered at the hands of flawed Trinitarian explanations, and how has the Church responded in articulating the Spirit's Person
More informationINSTRUCTED EUCHARIST WEEK 2-3: Liturgy of the Word, Parts 1 & 2
INSTRUCTED EUCHARIST WEEK 2-3: Liturgy of the Word, Parts 1 & 2 The Procession & Opening Hymn At the very beginning of the service, all the people who are participating in the service the acolytes, the
More informationSt. Philip the Apostle Church God: One and Triune 28 May Abstract
St. Philip the Apostle Church God: One and Triune robt.drake@charter.net 28 May 2013 Abstract A discussion on the Processions in God. To determine the procession of Divine Persons, one needs to have familiarity
More informationAre the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit distinct? And, how are they distinct?
Q6. How many persons are there in the Godhead? A6. There are three persons in the Godhead: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and
More informationWell, it is time to move to the main theme of today s message: looking at two foundational creeds of the ancient church.
Osaka International Church June 24 th, 2018 Bradford Houdyshel Title: The Nicene Creed: Foundational Statement on the Divinity of Christ and on the Holy Trinity Key verse: Colossians 1:15-20 The Son is
More informationThe Road to Nicea: The Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council Part One (Sessions 1 & 2) Instructor: Kenneth J Howell
The Road to Nicea: The Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council Part One (Sessions 1 & 2) Instructor: Kenneth J Howell The word Trinity does not occur in the Bible but we encounter this term very early
More informationRunning head: NICENE CHRISTIANITY 1
Running head: NICENE CHRISTIANITY 1 Nicene Christianity Brandon Vera BIBL 111-02 February 5, 2014 Prof. Robert Hill NICENE CHRISTIANITY 2 Nicene Christianity To deem that the ecumenical councils were merely
More informationTHE HOLY SPIRIT. The principal work of the Spirit is faith; the principal exercise of faith is prayer. John Calvin
THE HOLY SPIRIT The principal work of the Spirit is faith; the principal exercise of faith is prayer. John Calvin But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit
More informationThe Trinitarian Nature of Christianity A Doctrinal Overview & Scriptural Compilation
The Trinitarian Nature of Christianity A Doctrinal Overview & Scriptural Compilation A Doctrinal Overview The Christian faith is fundamentally a Trinitarian faith. In other words, the doctrine of the Trinity
More informationTHE ATHANASIAN CREED A COMMENTARY
THE ATHANASIAN CREED A COMMENTARY ST MARY S BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH ADULT EDUCATION SERIES WRITTEN AND EDITED BY DEACON MARK KOSCINSKI D.LITT. 1 There are several creeds used in the Catholic Church.
More informationTHE TRINITY GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE SON, GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT
The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in Himself. It is therefore the source of the other mysteries of faith, the light that
More informationBeginning the Christian Life Baptism Continued Scripture reading: Acts 2:22-42
Beginning the Christian Life - 8 - Baptism Continued Scripture reading: Acts 2:22-42 7. WHY DID THE APOSTLES BAPTIZED IN THE NAME OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST? Our Lord has commissioned His disciples to baptize
More informationThe Trinity and the Nature of Christ VBC Adult Sunday School 25 February 2007
The Trinity and the Nature of Christ VBC Adult Sunday School 25 February 2007 There were two main foes of the ancient church: government and societal persecution in the infant church and doctrinal attacks
More informationTriune God, Isaiah 45:18-25
Intro: It was around the year 1992, I think. I was in sunny California at a conference held at the Crystal Cathedral. (picture?) Pastor Juan Carlos Ortiz was speaking to us and he said that it was silly
More information1. They give more authority to their writings than to the Bible. 2. They give more authority to their founders or current leaders than to the Bible.
How is Jesus falsely redefined? An introduction: Liberal Christianity, pseudo-christian organizations, cults, and other world religions redefine, disregard, and dishonor Jesus. They ignore the Bible, dilute
More informationJesus, Son of God. Brentwood Baptist Church TNT October 18, 2017
Jesus, Son of God Brentwood Baptist Church TNT October 18, 2017 The incarnation is an essential Christian doctrine. 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2
More informationChristology. Christ s Earthly Life and Ministry Part 3. ST302 LESSON 09 of 24
Christology ST302 LESSON 09 of 24 C. Fred Dickason, Th.D. Experience: Chairman of the Theology Department, Moody Bible Institute. Welcome to our ninth study in the doctrine of our Lord Jesus Christ, commonly,
More informationWhat Is The Doctrine Of The Trinity?
What Is The Doctrine Of The Trinity? The doctrine of the Trinity is foundational to the Christian faith. It is crucial for properly understanding what God is like, how He relates to us, and how we should
More informationLesson 4. Systematic Theology Pastor Tim Goad
Lesson 4 Part One Introduction to Systematic Theology I. Introduction a. What is Systematic Theology? b. What is the relation between Systematic Theology and Hermeneutics? c. Why is it important to study
More informationLESSON 6c - THE RELATIONAL ASPECT OF THE TRINITY
To Know God and Make Him Known BIBLE SCHOOL FOR THE NATIONS TRINITY LESSON 6c - THE RELATIONAL ASPECT OF THE TRINITY Lecturer: Hank Overeem STUDENT NOTES 1. INTRODUCTION Our Christian worldview and life
More information14 The Divine Designations Of the Church
THE DIVINE DESIGNATIONS OF THE CHURCH 171 14 The Divine Designations Of the Church A careful reading of the New Testament reveals that the church was created to be a special organism. It is, therefore,
More informationGOD IS LIGHT Genesis 1:1-5 Isaiah 60:1-5 1 John 1:5 John 1:1-5 Jeffrey S. Carlson January 7, 2018
GOD IS LIGHT Genesis 1:1-5 Isaiah 60:1-5 1 John 1:5 John 1:1-5 Jeffrey S. Carlson January 7, 2018 SCRIPTURE 1 In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, 2 the earth was a formless void
More informationThe Oneness View of Jesus Christ
The Oneness View of Jesus Christ by David K. Bernard 1994, David K. Bernard Printing History: 1996, 1998, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2010 Cover Design by Laura Jurek All Scripture quotations in this book are from
More informationHaydenville Congregational Church The Rev. Dr. Andrea Ayvazian January 8, 2012 Genesis 1:1-5 Revelation 22:16-21
Haydenville Congregational Church The Rev. Dr. Andrea Ayvazian January 8, 2012 Genesis 1:1-5 Revelation 22:16-21 Sticks and Stones May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable
More informationNewLife. The Holy Spirit. Study 1. Unit A. The Deity of the Holy Spirit. READ: Psalm 139: 7-12, Hebrews 9: 13-14
BIBLE STUDY COURSE This study sheet belongs to: Study 1. The Holy Spirit Unit A The Deity of the Holy Spirit READ: Psalm 19: 7-1, Hebrews 9: 1-1 KEY VERSE: Corinthians 1: 1 The grace of the Lord Jesus
More informationRt.74 Cluster Churches Worship
Rt.74 Cluster Churches Worship Building On 500 Years of Lutheran Heritage The Rev. Amy Northridge The Rev. Kathy Swords The Rev. John Woods JUNE 11, 2017 WELCOME TO WORSHIP The Holy Spirit calls us together
More informationGod s Only Begotten Son. Institute for Creation Research. Henry M. Morris Royal Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229
God s Only Begotten Son Henry M. Morris Institute for Creation Research P.O. Box 59029, Dallas, Texas 75229 1806 Royal Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229 Phone: 214/615-8300 Customer Service: 800/628-7640 www.icr.org
More informationSUMMARY OF NOTES ON PNEUMATOLOGY The Doctrine of God the Holy Spirit. 23 April 2012
SUMMARY OF NOTES ON PNEUMATOLOGY The Doctrine of God the Holy Spirit www.prshockley.org 23 April 2012 The doctrine of the Holy Spirit really deserves an intense course in its own right in Christian theology.
More informationTHE TRINITY. Solution or Problem?
THE TRINITY Solution or Problem? ALL SLIDES AVAILABLE AT: MICHAELLJFELKER.COM CONTACT ME AT: MIKE.FELKER@ICLOUD.COM AGENDA What the critics say What is the Trinity? What s the problem? What does the Bible
More informationMost Holy Trinity Sunday - A
Most Holy Trinity Sunday - A Note: Where a Scripture text is underlined in the body of this discussion, it is recommended that the reader look up and read that passage. Introduction The doctrine of the
More informationRESPONDING TO THE CULTS KEVIN LEWIS
RESPONDING TO THE CULTS KEVIN LEWIS I. Introduction: The Scope of Apologetics Regarding Cults A. Polemical theology: attacking other systems of thought 1. Deals with refutations of those systems 2. Attacks
More informationSermon for Trinity Sunday
1 Sermon for Trinity Sunday Text: Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then
More informationHome-Learning Guide. FINDING GOD for Junior High
FINDING GOD for Junior High Home-Learning Guide The Finding God for Junior High Home-Learning Guide provides you with an opportunity to work with your juniorhigh child to grow together in faith. Whether
More informationO LORD, Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of all of our hearts be acceptable to you, our rock and our redeemer.
WHAT MATTERS AND WHAT DOESN T September 2, 2018, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15 Rev. Rebekah McLeod Hutto, The Brick Presbyterian Church in the City of New York
More informationCommon Confession. Article II.C God the Holy Spirit
Common Confession Article II.C God the Holy Spirit John 14:15-21, 25-26; 15:26-27; 16:5-15; Select Passages I. Introduction a. Opener i. Daddy s Lightning Ball b. Comments. These two illustrations represent
More informationDoctrine of the Trinity
Doctrine of the Trinity ST506 LESSON 08 of 24 Peter Toon, DPhil Cliff College Oxford University King s College University of London Liverpool University This is the eighth lecture in the series on the
More informationTRINITY SUNDAY May 31, 2015 GATHERING TIME (10-15 minutes)
Contributed by Father Frank Reitzel, C.R. Father Frank was ordained in June of 1949. His Resurrectionist ministries have included teaching at St. Jerome s High School in Kitchener, Scollard Hall, North
More informationLeroy Community Chapel Statement of Faith Article II. Historic Church Documents
We believe in Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe that there is one God. We believe that God is three persons. We believe that all three persons are fully God. The Doctrine of the Trinity is gloriously
More informationChristian Essential Series: The Holy Trinity.
Christian Essential Series: The Holy Trinity. Christian Essential Series: The Trinity. Dr Walter Martin Every major cult or non- Christian religion that seeks to deride orthodox theology continually attacks
More informationThe Creation Process
The Creation Process This is a Unity church. For the most part that means we welcome information and traditions from all spiritual paths; that we look at contributions of science and psychology; and that
More informationCONTENTS. NEW TESTAMENT...35 Love Alone? My Beloved Son...37 God, Jesus, Spirit...39 The Challenges...42 The Non-Existent Jesus...
1 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...5 The Mysteries of the Maker....8 One Name?....9 Age-Old Questions....10 An Ancient and Contemporary Issue...12 The Doctrine...14 Trinity.... 16 OLD TESTAMENT....18 To Tear a
More informationTHE GATES OF THE NEW JERUSALEM Message 1 Seeing Our Need for Both Walls and Gates as Revealed in the Sign of the New Jerusalem
THE GATES OF THE NEW JERUSALEM Message 1 Seeing Our Need for Both Walls and Gates as Revealed in the Sign of the New Jerusalem Scripture Reading: Rev. 21:12-13, 18, 21, 25; 22:14; Psa. 87:2; Luke 15; Eph.
More informationCHAPTER 1 WHAT THE BIBLE IS NOT
CHAPTER 1 WHAT THE BIBLE IS NOT What exactly is the Bible? Begins with stories passed down orally over thousands of years. Poetry books Book by prophets Gospels Acts 21 le>ers Revela@on Some people use
More informationPart 1 - What the Bible says about the triune God 6
2 Understanding the Trinity A look at the God revealed in Jesus Christ Contents Page Foreword 3 Introduction 4 Starting points 4 Part 1 - What the Bible says about the triune God 6 Jesus is God 7 The Holy
More informationIs the United Pentecostal Church a Christian Church?
Is the United Pentecostal Church a Christian Church? In recent years a small but vocal group have sought to label the United Pentecostal Church (UPCI) as a cult, or as a non Christian church. 1. This charge
More informationWhat does the Bible say about the Trinity?
What does the Bible say about the Trinity? Introduction Christians and Muslims both believe in one God, and many people today think this means that Christianity and Islam are basically the same. After
More informationTrinitarian Spirituality: Relationships, Not Roles
Trinitarian Spirituality: Relationships, Not Roles Darrell Pursiful Trinitarian thought rests on two affirmations: (1) God/Ultimate Reality is One, and (2) Jesus of Nazareth is divine. Orthodox Christianity
More informationLet us now try to go a bit deeper into this mystery. What does the dogma of the Blessed Trinity tell us about God?
THE BLESSED TRINITY If you were to ask a knowledgeable Christian today what is the central and distinctive doctrine of our faith, chances are he or she might respond something along the line that Jesus
More informationWho Was St. Athanasius?
Who Was St. Athanasius? By John La Boone Jesus became what we are that he might make us what he is. St. Athanasius of Alexandria Last time, I wrote about the Feed My Sheep food bank that is a mission of
More informationOUR SAVIOR S LUTHERAN ~ EAST MESA ~
OUR SAVIOR S LUTHERAN ~ EAST MESA ~ Website: oursaviorslutheran.org Email: info@oursaviorslutheran.org The Holy Trinity Saturday June 10, 2017 4:00pm Sunday June 11, 2017 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30am ELCA Welcome
More informationDoctrine of the Trinity
Doctrine of the Trinity ST506 LESSON 16 of 24 Peter Toon, DPhil Cliff College Oxford University King s College University of London Liverpool University This is the sixteenth lecture in the series on the
More informationMAKING SENSE OF THE TRINITY LESSON 1
MAKING SENSE OF THE TRINITY LESSON 1 1. Read the Introduction, pages 13-16. 2. The author outlines several reasons why the doctrine of the Trinity needs to be examined. List 3 of these reasons. 3. The
More informationWhat is your favorite activity to do in the Fall?
Prison Rules Shawn Johnson 10.21.18 LG WEEKLY START To get things started, go around the circle and answer the following question: What is your favorite activity to do in the Fall? SHARE And God said,
More informationGenesis 1:1 In the Beginning God...
Genesis 1:1 In the Beginning God... What comes to your mind when you think about God? That is the most important thing about us, suggests A. W. Tozer. That says more about us than anything else. What you
More informationIf you were to ask most Christians (and I am speaking of
CHAPTER 5 Attributes of God Part 3 One God in the New Testament If you were to ask most Christians (and I am speaking of good, Bible believing Christians) who Jesus Christ is, you will get answers like,
More informationThe Bible and Baptism February 24, 2019 Acts 8:26-40
I. Introduction The Bible and Baptism February 24, 2019 Acts 8:26-40 In 2 Timothy 3:16 we read, All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.
More informationTritheism and Christian Faith
Tritheism and Christian Faith Ralph Allan Smith Though the word tritheism is often used without being defined, it actually has more than one meaning in theological usage. Careful definition of the term
More informationSEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS BELIEVE
77. I Will Give Eternal Life Romans 2:5, 7 Revelation 2:10 78. He Has Made A City Hebrews 11:16 John 14:1-3 79. Walk In His Name Micah 4:5 Colossians 3:17 80. He Isaiah All In All 1 Corinthians 15:28 Colossians
More informationANSWERS: Disciple of Christ Study: Lesson 13 The Holy Spirit
ANSWERS: Disciple of Christ Study: Lesson 13 The Holy Spirit Purpose of study: Live life as a disciple of Christ and intentionally make disciples for the glory of the triune God. A disciple is a student
More informationEternity Bible College. Statement of Faith
Eternity Bible College Statement of Faith Last Amended: 12-17-2015 Table of Contents Preamble...1 The Holy Scriptures...1 The Godhead...1 The Father...1 The Son...2 The Holy Spirit...2 Man...2 Salvation...3
More informationLesson God In this lesson you will study... This lesson will help you...
Lesson 2 God I was a little child when my mother taught me how to enjoy storms. She would put her arms around me as we stood at the window of our house in Latin America. The wind would whip through the
More informationConstantinople. Alexandria Nitria Scetis
Carthage Rome Athens Constantinople Antioch Alexandria Nitria Scetis Jerusalem Anthony's cave Paul's cave Tabennisi Thebes Desert Monasticism Forms Solitary Paul of Thebes (c. 250) Anthony (269) Clusters
More informationTRUTH: The Holy Spirit is God, the Third Person of the Trinity, unique and whole in Himself as God.
Pentecost Outpour Week 1... One Spirit Indivisible! TRUTH: The Holy Spirit is God, the Third Person of the Trinity, unique and whole in Himself as God. There is one body and one Spirit just as you were
More informationSurvey of Theology 3. The Doctrine of Jesus Part 1: Classic Christology
Survey of Theology 3. The Doctrine of Jesus Part 1: Classic Christology Outline 1. The Place of Jesus in Christian Theology 2. New Testament Reflections on Jesus 3. The Early Church s Debate Over the Person
More informationThe Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church
The Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church The faith community of Liberty Corner joins Christians around the world and across the ages to declare the core of our faith. These beliefs guide us and unite us
More information