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Chapter 10
Part III: Christian Theology:
10. The Doctrine of the Trinity.

QUESTIONS
 
1.

Many theologians prefer to speak of 'Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer,' rather than the traditional 'Father, Son and Holy Spirit.' What is gained by this approach? What difficulties does it raise? [answer]

2.

Why did the twentieth century witness a renewal of interest in the doctrine of the Trinity? [answer]

3.

How could you reconcile these two statements: 'God is a person'; 'God is three persons'? [answer]

4.

Is the Trinity a doctrine about God, or about Jesus Christ? [answer]

5.

Summarize the doctrine of the Trinity found in the writings of Augustine and Karl Barth. [answer]

6.

Does it matter whether the Spirit proceeds from the Father alone, or from both the Father and Son? [answer]