Geisler Vol 2 Chaps 12 Ans 13

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SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY IIWEEK 4, SESSION 1

CHAPTERS 12 & 13

Geisler, NormanGeisler, Norman

Systematic Theology IISystematic Theology II


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SystematicTheologyII


Geisler,Norman

Geisler,NormanChapter12Chapter12

GodsUnityandTriunity

GodsUnityandTriunity

pp.269-312pp.269-312


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Gods UnityGods Unity

Definition of Gods Unity:

God is one Being, in contrast to many beings. There is oneand only one God (monotheism) as opposed to manygods (polytheism).

There are three related words that should be distinguished:

1. UnityThere are not two or more gods

2. SimplicityThere are not two or more parts in God.

3. TriunityThere are three persons in the one God.(Geisler, p. 268)


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Gods TriunityGods Triunity

God is not only a unity, He is a triunity;that is, there is not only one God

(monotheism), but there are threepersons in that one God. This is theorthodox teaching of the Trinity.

(Geisler, p. 278)


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What Trinity is NotWhat Trinity is Not

Trinity does not mean that there are three gods(tritheism), it does not mean that God as threemodes of one and the same being (modalism).

Tritheism denies the absolute simplicity ofGod, and modalism denies the plurality of thepersons of God. The former claims there are

three beings in the Godhead, and the lateraffirms there are not three persons in God.


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What Trinity IsWhat Trinity Is

Trinity means that God is a triunity; He isplurality within unity. God has a pluraity ofpersons and a unity of essence; God is three

persons in one nature. There is only onWhat (essence) in God, but there are threeWhos (persons) in that one What. God has

three Is in His one Itthere are threeSubjects in one Object.

(Gielser, p. 279)


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Gods TrinityGods Trinity

Definition of Gods Trinity:

The doctrine of the Trinity is based on two basic

biblical teachings:1)There is one and only one God.

2)There are three distinct persons who are God: TheFather, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.


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PersonhoodPersonhood

In addition to declaring God to be one innature or essence, the Scriptures affirm that

there are three distinct persons who are God.All are called God, and all have the essentialcharacteristics of a person.

(Geisler, p. 279)


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PersonhoodPersonhood

Personhood is traditionally understood asone who has intellect, feelings, and will. Allthree of these characteristics are attributed

to all three members of the Trinity inScripture. Essentially, personhood refers toan I a who, or a subject. Each I in the

Trinity possesses the power to think, feel,and choose.

(Geisler, p. 279)


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Biblical Support for Teaching the TrinityBiblical Support for Teaching the Trinity

Please look at the biblical supportoffered by Geisler, pp. 279-290.

Also, know the funcitonal order in theTrinity, pp. 290-292.


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Poor Illustrations of the TrinityPoor Illustrations of the Trinity

Know why the following are poor illustrations of theTrinity:

Three States of Water

Three Links in ChainHuman, Body, Soul, and Spirit

One Actor Playing Three Roles

One Family Member with Three Roles (Father, Son,Husband)


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Better Illustrations of the TrinityBetter Illustrations of the Trinity

Please be familiar with the better illustrations of theTrinity (Geisler, 294)

A Triangle

One to the Third PowerLove is Trifold

Mind, Ideas, and Words


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Heresies Regarding God and ChristHeresies Regarding God and Christ

Know the difference between these heresies (Geisler,p. 295-298):

Tritheism

ModalismArianism

Docetism

Nestorianism

MonophysitismPatripassionism

Monotholitism

Apollinarianism

SubordinationismMonarchianism

Adoptionism

Binitarianism


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Geisler,Norman

Geisler,NormanChapter13

Chapter13GodsHol

inessand

GodsHolinessandRighteousnes

Righteousnespp.313-337

pp.313-337


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Gods HolinessGods Holiness

The definition of Gods Holiness:

Theologically, Gods holiness means that He is totally and

utterly set apart from all creation and evil. His holiness isassociated with His jealousy, His exaltation, Hisrighteousness, His almightiness, His absolute uniqueness,His moral purity, and His being vexed by evil. Hisholiness is both a metaphysical and a moral attribute.

(Geisler, p. 314)


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Biblical Basis for Gods HolinessBiblical Basis for Gods Holiness

Be aware of the biblical basis for Gods

holiness as demonstrated by Geisler(pp. 314-315).


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Gods RighteousnessGods Righteousness

Definition of Gods righteousness (Geisler, p. 323):

Gods righteousness (or justice) is a moral attribute; assuch, it is intrisic to God (and extrinsic to creatures).

Literally, the word righteous means to be just orright. Theologically, it refers to the intrinsiccharacteristic of God wherein He is absolutely just orright and the ultimate standard of justice and rightness.


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Biblical Basis for Gods RighteousnessBiblical Basis for Gods Righteousness

Be aware of the biblical basis for Godsholiness as demonstrated by Geisler(pp. 323-324).

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