The Holy Trinity
10 Grade 10 Religious Education (CRE) questions on The Holy Trinity, with worked marking schemes. 10 questions are available on this topic in full.
Question 1
4 marks(a) The word 'Trinity' does not appear in the Bible. Explain why Christians still use it. (2 marks)
(b) A learner uses the example of water existing as ice, liquid water and steam to explain the Holy Trinity. State two weaknesses of this example. (2 marks)
(4 marks)
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(a) Any two of the following, 1 mark each (2 marks): - It sums up what the Bible teaches about God: one God revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who are mentioned together in many passages. - The early church developed the term (Tertullian is credited with first using the Latin 'trinitas', early in the third century AD) to explain the teaching and defend it against false teachings. - It gives believers one word to express their faith clearly, as in the creeds of the church. (b) Any two of the following, 1 mark each (2 marks): - A given portion of water is normally in only one state at a time, yet the Father, Son and Holy Spirit exist together at the same time. - It suggests that one God changes from one form to another, an old false teaching (modalism). - Water is impersonal matter, while the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are persons who relate with one another. - Water is a created thing and cannot fully explain the uncreated God. - The state of water depends on outside conditions such as temperature, while God depends on nothing.
Question 2
6 marksThe three persons of the Holy Trinity are revealed together in several Bible passages.
(a) Outline how each person of the Trinity is shown at the baptism of Jesus in Matthew 3:16-17. (3 marks)
(b) Identify how each person of the Trinity is mentioned in the angel's message to Mary in Luke 1:35. (3 marks)
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6 marksBrian's classmate, who belongs to another faith, asks him, 'If Christians worship the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, how can they claim to believe in one God?' Explain three points Brian could use to show that Christianity is a monotheistic religion. (6 marks)
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6 marksDescribe the role of each person of the Holy Trinity in the life of a Christian.
(a) God the Father (2 marks)
(b) God the Son (2 marks)
(c) God the Holy Spirit (2 marks)
(6 marks)
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(a) God the Father: any two of the following, 1 mark each (2 marks): - Creator of all things, including human beings (Genesis 1:1, 27). - Provides for and sustains his children (Matthew 6:26). - Loves the world and sent his Son to save it (John 3:16). - Forgives sins and answers prayer. - Protects believers. - Disciplines those he loves (Hebrews 12:6). (b) God the Son: any two of the following, 1 mark each (2 marks): - Saviour/Redeemer who died for the sins of humankind (Romans 5:8). - Mediator between God and people. - Intercedes for believers at the right hand of God (Romans 8:34). - The way to the Father (John 14:6). - Teacher and example of how to live. - Gives eternal life (John 10:28). - Will return to judge the living and the dead. (c) God the Holy Spirit: any two of the following, 1 mark each (2 marks): - Comforter/Counsellor of believers (John 14:16). - Teaches and reminds believers of Jesus' words (John 14:26). - Guides believers into all truth (John 16:13). - Convicts people of sin (John 16:8). - Empowers believers to witness (Acts 1:8). - Gives spiritual gifts and produces the fruit of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12; Galatians 5:22-23). - Sanctifies/makes believers holy. - Helps believers in prayer (Romans 8:26).
Question 5
1 markIn a Bible study group in Nyeri, members were asked to explain the meaning of the Holy Trinity. Which statement correctly expresses Christian teaching?
A. Three separate gods who work together for one purpose
B. The Father, the Son and the Church joined as one body
C. God the Father who later created the Son and the Holy Spirit
D. One God who exists eternally as Father, Son and Holy Spirit
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1 markDuring a lesson on monotheism, the teacher reads Deuteronomy 32:39, where God says, 'There is no god besides me. I put to death and I bring to life.' Which teaching does this verse support?
A. God rules over the people of Israel only
B. God gives life, but death comes from the devil
C. God shares his power with the gods of other nations
D. God alone has power over life and death
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3 marksRead Isaiah 44:6-8 and 1 Timothy 2:5. Outline three teachings about God found in these passages. (3 marks)
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1 markAt a baptism service in Kitale, the pastor baptises new believers 'in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit'. In which passage did Jesus give this instruction to his disciples?
A. John 3:5
B. Luke 24:49
C. Matthew 28:19
D. 1 Corinthians 12:13
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4 marksExplain two ways in which belief in one God should influence the life of a Christian in Kenya today. (4 marks)
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1 markAt the end of a Sunday service in Mombasa, the minister pronounces the blessing found in 2 Corinthians 13:14. In this blessing, with whom is 'fellowship' linked?
A. The Lord Jesus Christ
B. The whole church
C. The Holy Spirit
D. God the Father
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