DOG THE - WK 2 pt 1

According to the theology of the Trinity, how do the three Persons possess the divine nature?

• Each Person possesses a different divine nature.

• The three Persons possess the numerically one divine nature equally while remaining distinct from one another in their persons.

• Each Person possesses a part of the divine nature.

• The divine nature is divided among the three Persons based on their roles.

What does the Greek word “ousia” mean, as used in the context of the Trinity?

• Person

• Substance

• Role

• Function

Which statement did St. Augustine make regarding the Trinity?

• "That He said ‘we are’ preserves us from Arianism."

• "That He said ‘one’ preserves us from Sabellianism."

• "That He said ‘three’ preserves us from Unitarianism."

• "That He said ‘I am’ preserves us from Tritheism."

Trinitarian heresies are classified as denials of what?

• The existence of God

• The unity of nature

• The Trinity of Persons

• The divinity of Christ

Which of the following is NOT one of the two extremes of Trinitarian heresies mentioned in the text?

• Unitarianism

• Tritheism

• Polytheism

• Monarchianism

Which of the following was a late-comer among the five ancient patriarchates?

• Rome

• Jerusalem

• Antioch

• Constantinople

What term did Paul of Samosata use to express the absolute identity of Father and Son?

• HOMOOUSIOS

• SABELLIANISM

• PATRIPASSIONISM

• ADOPTIONISM

Who was excommunicated by Pope Victor ca. 190 for forming a schismatic community in Rome?

• Paul of Samosata

• Artemon

• Theodotus of Byzantium

• Sabellius

Which heresy was continued into the middle of the 3rd century and defended by Artemon?

• Adoptionism

• Modalism

• Subordinationism

• Sabellianism

What is the main difference between modalism and subordinationism regarding the Trinity?

• Modalism admits the consubstantiality of the Trinity, while subordinationism does not.

• Modalism denies the divinity of Christ, while subordinationism affirms it.

• Subordinationism admits three different persons, while modalism believes in only one.

• Subordinationism denies the consubstantiality of the Trinity, while modalism admits it.