1. Systematic Theology
Cary Christian School

2. Relationship of the Father-Son-Spirit
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 ( )
We believe in one God,the Father, the Almightymaker of heaven and earth,of all that is seen and unseen.

6. Nicene Creed ( )
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 ( )
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 Pilate;he suffered, died, and was buried.

8. Nicene Creed ( )
On the third day he rose againin fulfillment of the Scriptures;he 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 ( )
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 ( )
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. Let’s Read John’s Gospel

14. Let’s take a walk John 15:26 Romans 8:9 Galatians 4:6 Psalm 104:30
I will send
From the Father
Proceeds from the Father
Romans 8:9
Spirit of Christ
Sub-category but procession
Galatians 4:6
God sent forth
Spirit of His Son
Psalm 104:30
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