Year 10 - Religious education
The Trinity
Christianity: 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 Trinity and how these beliefs may influence Christians.
Key Notes
- The Trinity is the belief that there is one God in three Persons; the Father, the Son and the 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 Oneness of God.
- Belief in the Trinity influences the actions, behaviour and worship of many Christians today.
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 belief that God as One includes God also being manifest in three Persons: the 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 is the belief that there is one God in three Persons; the Father, the Son and the 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
- Beliefs about the afterlife: heaven and hell Study Guide
- Beliefs about the afterlife: judgement Study Guide
- Beliefs about the afterlife: resurrection Study Guide
- Creation in Genesis Study Guide
- Different Christian interpretations of creation Study Guide
- Jesus as the incarnation Study Guide
- Means of salvation Study Guide
- Sin Study Guide
- The crucifixion of Jesus Study Guide
- The nativity and Jesus as the son of God Study Guide
- The nature of God Study Guide
- The problem of evil and suffering Study Guide
- The resurrection and ascension Study Guide
- The role of Jesus in salvation Study Guide
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