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G O D T H E F A T H E R

3. The Cappadocian focus

a. Individual hypostases is the ousia of the one God.

b. Each member has characteristics or properties unique to him (e.g., individual people within universal humanity).

4. The orthodox view is monotheistic , not tri-theistic (i.e., belief that the Trinity teaches three separate Gods).

III. We believe in God: The Threefold Affirmation of Nicea (325)

A. The Nicene Creed confesses each member of the one Godhead.

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1. We believe in God the Father Almighty – the Father is God.

2. We believe in Jesus Christ the Lord – the Son is God.

3. We believe in the Holy Spirit – the Spirit is God.

B. The need to affirm the true nature of the one God , Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

1. Affirm the unity of God.