God the Father

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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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-the-father

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 historical codification?Affirmed in Christian creeds, notably the Apostles' Creed, since the second century
2. What is the philosophical basis?Underpins Christian understanding of existence, purpose, divine will, and human responsibility
3. What does it mean that God is called "the Father"?God the Father is like a loving parent who made everything and loves us. He is the first person in the Trinity and the source of all that exists.
4. Why do Christians say God created everything?Christians believe God the Father made the universe out of nothing and keeps it working. He is the creator of heaven and earth.

Trinitarian Doctrine: The Christian theological concept of one God existing in three co-equal, co-eternal persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Ex Nihilo: Latin for 'out of nothing,' referring to the belief that God created the universe from nothing.
Filial Piety: A virtue of respect and reverence for one's parents or elders, applied here to the relationship with God the Father.