God in Christianity

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/god-in-christianity

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the divine attributes?God is understood as transcendent (beyond creation) and immanent (involved within creation)
2. What is the incarnation doctrine?God the Son assumed human nature, becoming Jesus Christ
3. What does it mean that God is everywhere and made everything?God created everything we see and can feel. He is present in all places, so we can feel His presence anywhere.
4. Why do Christians talk about the Trinity?Christians believe there is one God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three are different people but share the same Godly nature.

Hypostatic Union: The theological concept of the divine and human natures united in the one Person of Jesus Christ.
Ousia and Hypostasis: Greek terms referring to divine substance (ousia) and distinct Persons (hypostasis) within the Trinity.
Ecumenical Council: A conference of bishops and other leaders convened to discuss and decide on matters of doctrine, rule, and administration.