Systematic Systematic TheologyTheology

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The The TrinityTrinity

Relationship of the Relationship of the Father-Son-SpiritFather-Son-Spirit

In ReviewIn Review

The Father is shown to have authority of RoleThe Father is shown to have authority of Role

The Son is shown to proceed from the FatherThe Son is shown to proceed from the Father He is “begotten” as unique, not madeHe is “begotten” as unique, not made He is subordinate in role, but equal in essence He is subordinate in role, but equal in essence

and deityand deity Incarnation shows same qualities related, as Incarnation shows same qualities related, as

does glorified Christdoes glorified Christ

This relationship is eternalThis relationship is eternal

Likewise, Likewise, The Spirit The Spirit ProceedsProceeds

From the Father & From the Father & the Sonthe Son

Nicene Creed (325-Nicene Creed (325-381)381)

We believe in one God,the Father, the Almightymaker of heaven and earth,of all that is seen and unseen.

Nicene Creed (325-Nicene Creed (325-381)381)

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,the only Son of God,eternally begotten of the Father,God from God, Light from Light,true God from true God,begotten, not made,one in Being with the Father.Through him all things were made.

Nicene Creed (325-Nicene Creed (325-381)381)

For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;he suffered, died, and was buried.

Nicene Creed (325-Nicene Creed (325-381)381)

On the third day he rose againin fulfillment of the Scriptures;he ascended into heavenand is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,and his kingdom will have no end..

Nicene Creed (325-Nicene Creed (325-381)381)

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of Life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.

Nicene Creed (325-Nicene Creed (325-381)381)

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.We look for the resurrection of the dead,and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The filioque The filioque ControversyControversy

Late 6th CenturyLate 6th Century

Latin speaking Churches of Western Europe Latin speaking Churches of Western Europe addedadded ““and the Son” regarding the procession of and the Son” regarding the procession of

the Spiritthe Spirit They did not consort with Eastern They did not consort with Eastern

ChurchesChurches

Eastern Churches were very upsetEastern Churches were very upset

The The Procession Procession

of the of the SpiritSpirit

John 14John 14

John 15John 15

John 16John 16

Let’s Read John’s Let’s Read John’s GospelGospel

John 14:16-21John 14:16-21

John 15:26-27John 15:26-27

John 16:5-15John 16:5-15

Let’s take a walkLet’s take a walk

John 15:26John 15:26 I will sendI will send From the FatherFrom the Father Proceeds from the Proceeds from the

FatherFather Romans 8:9Romans 8:9

Spirit of ChristSpirit of Christ Sub-category but Sub-category but

processionprocession Galatians 4:6Galatians 4:6

God sent forthGod sent forth Spirit of His SonSpirit of His Son

Psalm 104:30Psalm 104:30 Send forth Your SpiritSend forth Your Spirit

So . . . So . . .

The Father is the authorityThe Father is the authority

The Son proceeds from (obeys) the FatherThe Son proceeds from (obeys) the Father

The Spirit proceeds from (obeys) the Father & The Spirit proceeds from (obeys) the Father & the Sonthe Son

Why? So Why? So What?What?

PerichoresisPerichoresis

Systematic Systematic TheologyTheology

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