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THE-101 R&R #3 Name:
Answer the questions on this worksheet as you complete the reading. Type your answers on the worksheet in a different color or highlight. Upload the worksheet to Brightspace before class on the due date. Refer to “Reading & Reflection Questions” on Brightspace for assignment expectations and grading criteria.
Reading Completion Report
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Jones Ch. 3
Scripture (see below)
Reading and Reflection Questions
These questions are roughly in the order they appear in the reading. You should answer in a way
that demonstrates your understanding of the reading. Be sure to answer all parts of multi-part questions.
Practicing Christian Doctrine Chapter Three
:
1.
Explain the meaning of these terms:
a.
Idolatry
b.
Heresies
c.
Subordinationism
d.
Adoptionist
e.
Modalism
f.
Patripassionism
g.
Arianism
h.
Ousia
i.
Homoiousios
j.
Homoousios
k.
Tritheism
l.
Perichoresis
m.
Doctrine of Appropriations
2.
What two truths did early Christians hold together as they articulated the doctrine of the Trinity?
3.
Explain why each of the three major trinitarian heresies fails.
4.
How does the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed (page 63) describe the relationship between God the Father and God the Son? How does this creed avoid the trinitarian heresies?
5.
What does “persons” mean and what does it not mean, when referring to the Trinity?
6.
How does the doctrine of the Trinity help us to understand the meaning of “God is love” (1 John 4:8)?
7.
Based on the section “How Not to Talk About the Trinity” (pg. 70), what are some words
we should avoid when we are explaining the Trinity and why should we avoid them? Scripture Reading and Reflection Questions: Read the passages of Scripture and respond to each question with a few sentences.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
8.
This passage is called the Shema
, which means “listen” in Hebrew. In the Jewish tradition, it is a central commandment. What does the Shema tell you about who God is? 9.
What does it look like to the follow this command today?
Matthew 3:13-17 and Mark 1:9-11
10. How is each person of the Trinity represented in these passages? What do these passages
tell you about the relationship between the persons of the Trinity?
11. In what way does this passage contradict the heresy of modalism?
John 14:1-31
12. What does this passage tell you about the relationship between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? Work through the chapter slowly, making notes and observations as you go.
John 17
13. Imagine you are one of Jesus’ disciples overhearing him pray the prayer in John 17. What do Jesus’ words tell you about the nature of God?
14. What does John 17 tell you about Jesus’ relationship with God the Father?
Ephesians 1:1-14
15. What does this passage tell you about each of the persons of the Trinity?
Practicing Doctrine
16. What are some specific ways worship can be intentionally directed to the Triune God (language, songs, etc)? Can you think of any examples from your own experience of church or chapel?
17. Reflect on the relationship between the Trinity and worship. How can your understanding of the Trinity impact the way you worship God?
Assignment Progress
18. Big Question Paper 2 will include a section on the Trinity. Write a rough first draft of that section here. Especially focus on presenting a clear, concise, and well-supported explanation of the doctrine of the Trinity.
Optional Study Guide Questions – These questions are optional and will not be graded, but you should study this material for the exam.
19. Explain the meaing of Rublev’s icon of the Trinity.
20. Explain each of these heresies and why the church rejects them (add what we cover in class to your notes from the reading): a.
Subordination
b.
Tritheism
c.
Adoptionism
d.
Modalism
e.
Partialism
f.
Arianism
21. Explain the “Four Fences” for orthodox thought about the Trinity.
Extra Credit - Chapel/Church Connection
Examine a connection you made between something from this week’s reading/lecture and a chapel or church service you attended in the last 2 weeks. Write a detailed paragraph (200+ words) in which you cite the reading/lecture and make clear, specific connections to something from the service (sermon, music, prayers, etc). Up to 3 points extra credit.
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Date and Location of Service: ________________
Academic Honesty
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