Chapter 3 in Dr. Beth Felker Jones book deals with the doctrine of the
Trinity.
1.) In your own words, describe the doctrine of the Trinity, and share how your understanding of the Trinity
has developed over time, if at all. If your perspective hasn’t changed, describe how you came to your
current understanding concerning this doctrine?
2.) Define each of the three Trinitarian heresies: Adoptionism, Modalism, and Arianism. Include…
A. The names of any historic figures associated with each.
B. The primary “problem” or “problems” each of these heresies presents.
C. Your personal response or reaction to these heresies and why you think the Christian church rejected
them.
3.) In your opinion, why or why isn’t the doctrine of the Trinity an important doctrine of the Christian Church?
In other words, does it really matter that we believe in the Trinity?
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