Augustine and the Trinity Introduction The doctrine of the Trinity is often viewed as an archaic and abstract theory many churches and theological study programs settled on long ago, and therefore, has little relevance to modern Christian faith. Over the past fifteen centuries, the doctrine of the Trinity has played a peripheral role in Christian theology. Formulated in Nicea (325 C.E.) and later revised in Constantinople (381 C.E.), it has been generally accepted by most Christians. However, this
contains in its pages. Because of its firm belief in the Bible, CA also believes in the Trinity. God is the first Person of the Trinity. He created humans to have a fellowship with Him, but they rebelliously defied God and ruined the relationship. God’s grace is needed so humans can be with Him again. To receive this gift, it must be done personally by repentance and faith. Jesus is the second Person of the Trinity. Christian Assembly knows
believe in the Trinity of God (the Trinity). However, according to R.C. Sproul, it is the source of controversy throughout church history (Sproul). There is no way to completely understand the Trinity. There is only one God in the Christianity (I Corinthians 8:4 NKJV). The Trinity is one God consists of three Persons, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. According to Answers in Genesis no one questions that the Father is described as God in the Bible (“Is the Trinity Three Different
Since the Nicene Council church patriarchs and theologians have toiled to communicate the principle of the Trinity as a doctrine in the Christian church. Our class readings from Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Karl Barth, and Elizabeth Tanner reveal the necessity for discussion about the trinity to evolve throughout the last 1500 years of Christian theology in order for the doctrine to be modernized to the lexical and social understanding of contemporary Christians. Although Augustine may be one of the
The Doctrine of the Trinity: Opponents Past and Present Systematic Theology I Research Proposal Seminary JoJo the Indian Circus Boy September, 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS THESIS STATEMENT 2 INTRODUCTION 2 THEOLOGY OF THE TRINITY 3 BIBLICAL EVIDENCE SUPPORTING THE TRINITY Old Testament Support of the Trinity 4 New Testament Support of the Trinity 5 HISTORY OF THE TRINITY 7 Critics of the Trinity-Present 8 Judaism..............
mystery of the Trinity while adhering the systematic philosophies and sciences that comprise Post-Enlightenment’s standards of reason. Instead, seeking to know our God revealed in three persons invites modern Christians to expand their theological imaginations by returning to the early mysticisms and spiritual practices of the early Christian Fathers and Mothers who created our doctrine of Trinity. In order to complete this task of better understanding the mystery of the trinity, we will first
THE TRINITY THE TRINITY: A REASONABLE BELIEF? The traditional Christian belief that God is a Trinity can be summarized briefly: God is three persons in one divine nature. These three persons are traditionally named Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. But, it seems like different religions have their different views of disagreeing with God being trinity. I can see why there is a disagreement because God is labeled to be three people, when people believe that God is one person. I personally believe that
The Greek Life In the year of 1906, the Holy Trinity-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church was established in Birmingham. When first created, the church’s population was minimal, but has continued to grow ever since. The Greek Church focuses on creating a personal relationship with God and discovering what the Orthodox faith has to offer. Throughout the years that the church has been open, many people from across Alabama have come to listen to unique services and participate in an unforgettable
Son and Holy Spirit (trinity). He is the creator of the universe and of all life, the sustainer of all things, who is infinite in glory, wisdom, holiness, justice, power and love. God is love and thus is a personal God establishing a personal relationship with those who are called His people. I believe man was created in the image and likeness of God. However, through the
For thousands of years, people have followed religions across the world. Religion includes a set of beliefs and scriptures that supporters follow to worship a higher being. Typically, heaven or paradise, is the answer and people follow established rules to gain this salvation. While there are many religions in the world, there are two in particular that share a lot of similarities and differences between them. Islam and Christianity are both monotheistic religions, which means they worship one god