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Study Guide: Theological Concepts: God the Son and the Trinity

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Theological Concepts: God the Son and the Trinity Study Guide

The Doctrine of the Trinity

Within the framework of Christian theology, the designation 'God the Son' is conventionally understood as referring to the third Person of the Trinity.

Answer: False

Explanation: The doctrine of the Trinity defines God the Son as the second Person, distinct from, yet consubstantial with, God the Father (the first Person) and God the Holy Spirit (the third Person).

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Within the doctrine of the Trinity, God the Son is considered entirely separate in essence from God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.

Answer: False

Explanation: The doctrine of the Trinity asserts that God the Son, while distinct in personhood, is united in essence with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit, sharing the same divine substance.

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Trinitarians believe Jesus is distinct in personhood from the Father, but shares the same divine essence.

Answer: True

Explanation: Trinitarian theology posits that Jesus, as God the Son, is distinct in personhood from God the Father but shares the same singular divine essence.

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Consubstantiality within the Trinity means that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three Gods of the same substance.

Answer: False

Explanation: Consubstantiality affirms that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one God, sharing the same divine substance, not three Gods.

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How is the relationship between the Persons of the Trinity described in relation to God the Son?

Answer: God the Son is considered distinct in personhood, yet united in essence with God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.

Explanation: Trinitarian doctrine describes God the Son as distinct in personhood from the Father and Holy Spirit, yet united with them in divine essence.

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Which statement accurately reflects the Trinitarian belief regarding Jesus as described in the text?

Answer: Jesus possesses divine nature, is distinct in personhood as God the Son, and shares the same divine essence as the Father.

Explanation: Trinitarian belief holds that Jesus possesses divine nature, is distinct in personhood as God the Son, and shares the same divine essence as the Father.

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Within the Trinity, what does 'consubstantiality' imply regarding God the Son?

Answer: The Son shares the same divine essence or substance as the Father and Holy Spirit, affirming true divinity.

Explanation: Consubstantiality implies that God the Son shares the same divine essence or substance as the Father and Holy Spirit, affirming His true divinity.

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The Nature and Role of God the Son

According to Christian doctrine, God the Son, identified as the Logos, played a significant role in the creation of the universe.

Answer: True

Explanation: Christian theology posits that God the Son, identified as the divine Logos, was the agent through whom all things were created, affirming a foundational role in the existence of the universe.

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Domenico Ghirlandaio's painting 'Christ in Glory with Four Saints and a Donor' depicts God the Son seated in Hell.

Answer: False

Explanation: Ghirlandaio's painting 'Christ in Glory with Four Saints and a Donor' visually represents God the Son seated in Heaven, not in Hell.

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Trinitarians interpret the 'Logos' in John 1:1 as referring to a divine entity separate from Jesus.

Answer: False

Explanation: Trinitarian interpretation identifies the 'Logos' in John 1:1 with the pre-existent Jesus Christ, signifying his divine nature, rather than a separate entity.

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In Christian theology, 'Logos' is a Latin term meaning 'reason'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The term 'Logos' is Greek, not Latin, and translates to 'word' in English, referring to the divine reason or expression.

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How is God the Son defined within the framework of Christian theology?

Answer: The divine Logos through whom all things were created, the second Person of the Trinity.

Explanation: Within Christian theology, God the Son is defined as the second Person of the Trinity, identified with the divine Logos through whom all things were created.

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What role does God the Son play in the Christian understanding of creation, according to the text?

Answer: God the Son, identified as the Logos, was the agent through whom all things were created.

Explanation: In Christian theology, God the Son, identified as the Logos, is understood as the agent through whom all things were created.

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What does Domenico Ghirlandaio's painting 'Christ in Glory with Four Saints and a Donor' depict regarding God the Son?

Answer: God the Son seated in Heaven.

Explanation: Domenico Ghirlandaio's painting 'Christ in Glory with Four Saints and a Donor' depicts God the Son seated in Heaven.

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How do Trinitarians typically interpret the 'Logos' mentioned in John 1:1?

Answer: As identifying the pre-existent Jesus, signifying his divine nature.

Explanation: Trinitarians interpret the 'Logos' in John 1:1 as identifying the pre-existent Jesus, thereby signifying his divine nature.

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What does the Greek term 'Logos' mean in the context of Christian theology as discussed in the text?

Answer: Word.

Explanation: In Christian theology, the Greek term 'Logos' translates to 'word' and refers to the divine reason or expression.

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Biblical and Linguistic Considerations

The Greek phrase 'ho Theos ho huios' accurately translates to 'God the Son'.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Greek phrase 'ho Theos ho huios' is the precise rendering for 'God the Son', distinguishing it from 'ho huios tou Theou', which translates to 'Son of God'.

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The precise theological term 'God the Son' appears multiple times within the King James Version of the Bible.

Answer: False

Explanation: The specific phrase 'God the Son' is not found in the canonical biblical texts, including the King James Version. It functions as a theological designation developed in later Christian discourse.

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The specific theological term 'God the Son' is found within the original Greek text of the New Testament.

Answer: False

Explanation: The precise phrase 'God the Son' does not appear in the original Greek manuscripts of the New Testament; it is a theological term developed in later Christian tradition.

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The Gospel of Mark refers to Jesus as the 'Son of God' only at its conclusion.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Gospel of Mark refers to Jesus as the 'Son of God' both at its beginning (1:1) and at its conclusion (15:39).

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The Comma Johanneum (1 John 5:7) is a universally accepted biblical text affirming the Trinity.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Comma Johanneum is a disputed textual variant within 1 John 5:7 and is not universally accepted as an authentic part of the biblical canon, although it does contain a Trinitarian formula.

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John 3:16 describes Jesus as the adopted son of God.

Answer: False

Explanation: John 3:16 states that Jesus is the 'only begotten Son of God,' not the adopted son.

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Some Trinitarians interpret Jesus' 'I AM' statement in John 8:58 as a reference to the divine name revealed to Moses.

Answer: True

Explanation: Trinitarian interpretation frequently connects Jesus' 'I AM' declaration in John 8:58 to the divine name revealed in Exodus 3:14, signifying his pre-existence and divinity.

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The manuscript variant in John 1:18 led the NIV to translate the passage as 'God the Only Son'.

Answer: False

Explanation: A manuscript variant in John 1:18 influenced the NIV to translate the passage as 'God the One and Only,' not 'God the Only Son'.

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Matthew 28:19 is cited as a passage that does not mention the Trinity.

Answer: False

Explanation: Matthew 28:19 is widely considered a key scriptural reference to the Trinity, commanding baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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The Greek phrase 'ho Theos ho huios' translates to 'Son of God'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Greek phrase 'ho Theos ho huios' translates to 'God the Son', whereas 'ho huios tou Theou' translates to 'Son of God'.

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According to the provided text, what are the correct Greek and Latin terms associated with God the Son?

Answer: Greek: ho Theos ho huios, Latin: Deus Filius.

Explanation: The Greek phrase for 'God the Son' is 'ho Theos ho huios', and the Latin term is 'Deus Filius'.

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What is the biblical basis, or lack thereof, for the specific theological designation 'God the Son'?

Answer: The term 'God the Son' is absent from the Bible but serves as a theological articulation of Jesus' identity within the Trinity.

Explanation: The precise term 'God the Son' is not found in the Bible; it is a theological designation used to articulate Jesus' identity within the Trinitarian framework.

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Where does the term 'God the Son' appear, according to the provided text?

Answer: In later Christian writings and theological texts, and sometimes mistakenly in manuscripts.

Explanation: The term 'God the Son' is not found in the Bible but appears in later theological writings and has been noted in manuscript errors.

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According to the text, at which points in the Gospel of Mark is Jesus referred to as the 'Son of God'?

Answer: At both the beginning (1:1) and the conclusion (15:39).

Explanation: The Gospel of Mark refers to Jesus as the 'Son of God' at both the beginning (1:1) and the conclusion (15:39).

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What is the significance of the disputed Comma Johanneum (1 John 5:7) regarding the Trinity?

Answer: It is a disputed text that includes a Trinitarian formula mentioning the Father, Word, and Holy Spirit as one.

Explanation: The Comma Johanneum is a disputed textual variant containing a Trinitarian formula, stating the Father, Word, and Holy Spirit are one.

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What does John 3:16 state about Jesus' relationship with God?

Answer: Jesus is described as the only begotten Son of God.

Explanation: John 3:16 states that God gave His only begotten Son, signifying Jesus' unique divine relationship.

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How is Jesus' statement 'Before Abraham was, I AM' (John 8:58) interpreted by some Trinitarians?

Answer: As a reference to the divine name revealed to Moses (Exodus 3:14), linking Jesus to pre-existence and divinity.

Explanation: Trinitarians interpret Jesus' 'I AM' statement in John 8:58 as a reference to the divine name revealed to Moses, signifying his pre-existence and divinity.

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What translation resulted from the manuscript variant involving 'monogenes Theos' in John 1:18?

Answer: 'God the One and Only'.

Explanation: A manuscript variant in John 1:18 influenced translations such as the NIV to render the passage as 'God the One and Only'.

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Why is Matthew 28:19 considered a significant passage regarding the Trinity?

Answer: It instructs baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, indicating distinct Persons within one Godhead.

Explanation: Matthew 28:19 is significant for the Trinity as it commands baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, indicating distinct Persons within the one Godhead.

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What is the key difference highlighted between the Greek phrases 'ho Theos ho huios' and 'ho huios tou Theou'?

Answer: 'ho Theos ho huios' means 'God the Son', while 'ho huios tou Theou' means 'Son of God'.

Explanation: The Greek phrase 'ho Theos ho huios' translates to 'God the Son', while 'ho huios tou Theou' translates to 'Son of God'.

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What kind of error involving the term 'God the Son' was noted in a medieval manuscript?

Answer: The term was added where it did not belong, changing 'Son of God' to 'God the Son'.

Explanation: A medieval manuscript error involved the addition of 'God the Son' where 'Son of God' was originally written.

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Historical Theological Formulations

The Athanasian Creed affirms that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three separate Gods.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Athanasian Creed explicitly affirms that while the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are each God, they constitute one God, not three separate deities, emphasizing consubstantiality.

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Augustine of Hippo utilized the term 'God the Son' to discuss the Son's obedience and the concepts of eternal begetting and temporal incarnation.

Answer: True

Explanation: Augustine of Hippo employed the term 'God the Son' in his theological writings to address the Son's obedience and to elucidate the doctrines of eternal begetting and temporal incarnation.

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The Augsburg Confession, a key Lutheran document, avoided using the term 'Gott der Sohn'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Augsburg Confession, a foundational Lutheran document, incorporated the phrase 'Gott der Sohn' (God the Son) into its theological statements.

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Jacques Forget noted that Athenagoras placed the Holy Ghost on a lower plane than the Father and Son.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jacques Forget observed that Athenagoras placed the Holy Ghost alongside the Father and the Son, asserting they were equal in power, not on a lower plane.

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How does the Athanasian Creed address the divinity of God the Son?

Answer: It affirms that the Son is God, co-equal and consubstantial with the Father and the Holy Spirit, while maintaining there is only one God.

Explanation: The Athanasian Creed affirms the Son's full divinity, stating he is co-equal and consubstantial with the Father and Holy Spirit, within the unity of one God.

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In his theological writings, how did Augustine of Hippo use the term 'God the Son'?

Answer: To explain the Son's obedience and the concepts of eternal begetting and temporal incarnation.

Explanation: Augustine of Hippo used 'God the Son' to discuss the Son's obedience and the concepts of eternal begetting and temporal incarnation.

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Which significant Lutheran document adopted the phrase 'Gott der Sohn'?

Answer: The Augsburg Confession.

Explanation: The Augsburg Confession, a key Lutheran document, adopted the phrase 'Gott der Sohn'.

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What did Jacques Forget note regarding Athenagoras's view on the Holy Ghost in relation to the Father and Son?

Answer: Athenagoras mentioned the Holy Ghost alongside the Father and the Son, placing them on the same plane in terms of power.

Explanation: Jacques Forget noted that Athenagoras placed the Holy Ghost alongside the Father and Son, asserting their equality in power.

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Diverse Christian Perspectives

Jehovah's Witnesses accept the term 'God the Son' as a biblically accurate designation.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jehovah's Witnesses reject the term 'God the Son,' considering it extrabiblical terminology, similar to their rejection of the term 'Trinity'.

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Oneness Pentecostals prefer the term 'God the Son' over 'Son of God' because it appears more frequently in Scripture.

Answer: False

Explanation: Oneness Pentecostals object to 'God the Son' and prefer 'Son of God,' as the latter appears more frequently in scripture and they view 'God the Son' as an unauthorized linguistic formulation.

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The New Philadelphia Church of Christ uses 'God the Son' because it is a direct biblical term.

Answer: False

Explanation: The New Philadelphia Church of Christ avoids the term 'God the Son,' adhering to the principle of using 'Bible names' and 'Bible ways,' as the term is not directly biblical.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints views God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost as three separate beings.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints understands God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost as three distinct beings, differing from the traditional Trinitarian concept of shared essence.

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The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shares the traditional Trinitarian view of the Godhead.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints upholds the traditional doctrine of the oneness of the Trinity, distinguishing its view from that of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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Why do Jehovah's Witnesses reject the term 'God the Son'?

Answer: They consider it an extrabiblical term, similar to their rejection of 'Trinity'.

Explanation: Jehovah's Witnesses reject 'God the Son' as extrabiblical terminology, akin to their rejection of the term 'Trinity'.

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What is the primary objection of Oneness Pentecostals to the term 'God the Son'?

Answer: They find it to be an unauthorized reversal of biblical language not found in scripture, preferring 'Son of God'.

Explanation: Oneness Pentecostals object to 'God the Son' as an unauthorized linguistic formulation not found in scripture, preferring 'Son of God'.

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What principle guides the New Philadelphia Church of Christ's terminology regarding theological concepts?

Answer: Adhering to 'Call Bible things by Bible names, and talk about Bible things in Bible ways.'

Explanation: The New Philadelphia Church of Christ follows the principle of using 'Bible names' and 'Bible ways' for theological concepts.

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How does the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints understand the Godhead?

Answer: As three separate, distinct beings: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost.

Explanation: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints views God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost as three distinct beings.

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What is the view of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding the Trinity?

Answer: They maintain the traditional oneness of the Trinity.

Explanation: The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints upholds the traditional doctrine of the oneness of the Trinity.

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Key Christological Concepts

The Hypostatic union describes the union of Christ's divine and human natures in one Person.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Hypostatic union is the Christological doctrine defining the union of Christ's divine and human natures within a single, unified divine Person.

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'Communicatio idiomatum' refers to the principle that attributes of Christ's human nature cannot be applied to his divine person.

Answer: False

Explanation: 'Communicatio idiomatum' is the principle that attributes of both Christ's divine and human natures can be predicated of the one Person of Jesus Christ.

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The concept of 'Hypostatic union' in Christology refers to:

Answer: The union of Jesus' divine and human natures in one divine Person.

Explanation: The Hypostatic union is the Christological doctrine describing the union of Christ's divine and human natures in one divine Person.

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The theological principle 'Communicatio idiomatum' allows for:

Answer: Stating that attributes of Christ's divine nature can be predicated of his human nature, and vice versa, concerning the one Person.

Explanation: 'Communicatio idiomatum' allows for the predication of attributes of Christ's divine nature to His human nature, and vice versa, concerning the one Person.

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