Year 10 - Religious education
Nature and significance of the Trinity
Christian beliefs
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will begin their study of Christianity by examining some of the key beliefs of this worldview. They will focus on concepts of God, Trinity, Creation and the story and role of Jesus as incarnation and means of salvation.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain Christian beliefs about the nature of the Trinity, including the significance and influence of these beliefs.
Key Notes
- The Trinity refers to the belief held by most Christians that there is One God, who is the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- Each Person of the Trinity is fully God, but at the same time, is distinct from the other Persons.
- There are references to the three Persons of the Trinity in the Bible, which later influenced the Nicene Creed.
- The Trinity is significant for most Christians because it emphasises the belief in one God.
- Belief in the Trinity can have a significant influence on Christian life, including worship.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Holy Spirit: the third Person of the Trinity; believed to be present with believers since Pentecost and active on earth
- Trinity: the Christian belief that there is One God, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit
- Oneness of God: the belief that God is one singular divine being (who can be manifest in the three Persons of the Trinity)
- the Father: the first Person of the Trinity, the belief in God as creator and sustainer of the universe
- the Son/Son of God: the second Person of the Trinity; Jesus believed to be God incarnate
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are three separate gods.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Trinity refers to the belief held by most Christians that there is One God, who is the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Each Person of the Trinity is fully God, but at the same time, is distinct from the other Persons.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Holy Spirit'
the third Person of the Trinity; believed to be present with believers since Pentecost and active on earth.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are three separate gods. Correction: Most Christians believe in the Oneness of God and that all three Persons of the Trinity are present in only one God, therefore the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are not three separate gods.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Christ's resurrection and ascension Study Guide
- Christian eschatology: afterlife Study Guide
- Christian eschatology: judgement Study Guide
- Christian eschatology: resurrection Study Guide
- Interpreting Genesis Study Guide
- Jesus Christ as the incarnate Son of God Study Guide
- Salvation and the role of Christ Study Guide
- The creation of the universe Study Guide
- The last days of Jesus' life Study Guide
- The problem of evil Study Guide
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