Systematic Theology

1
Systematic Theology

• Cary Christian School

2
The Trinity

• Relationship of the Father-Son-Spirit

3
In Review

• The Father is shown to have authority of Role
• The Son is shown to proceed from the Father
• He is begotten as unique, not made
• He is subordinate in role, but equal in essence
  and deity
• Incarnation shows same qualities related, as does
  glorified Christ
• This relationship is eternal

4
Likewise, The Spirit Proceeds

• From the Father the Son

5
Nicene Creed (325-381)
We believe in one God,the Father, the
Almightymaker of heaven and earth,of all that is
seen and unseen.
6
Nicene Creed (325-381)
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.
7
Nicene Creed (325-381)
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 Pilatehe
suffered, died, and was buried.
8
Nicene Creed (325-381)
On the third day he rose againin fulfillment of
the Scriptureshe 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..
9
Nicene Creed (325-381)
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.
10
Nicene Creed (325-381)
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.
11
The filioque Controversy

• Late 6th Century
• Latin speaking Churches of Western Europe added
• and the Son regarding the procession of the
  Spirit
• They did not consort with Eastern Churches
• Eastern Churches were very upset

12
The Procession of the Spirit

• John 14
• John 15
• John 16

13
Lets Read Johns Gospel

• John 1416-21
• John 1526-27
• John 165-15

14
Lets take a walk

• John 1526
• I will send
• From the Father
• Proceeds from the Father
• Romans 89
• Spirit of Christ
• Sub-category but procession
• Galatians 46
• God sent forth
• Spirit of His Son
• Psalm 10430
• Send forth Your Spirit

15
So . . .

• The Father is the authority
• The Son proceeds from (obeys) the Father
• The Spirit proceeds from (obeys) the Father the
  Son

16
Why? So What?

• Perichoresis

17
Systematic Theology

• Cary Christian School