Quiz on Arianism and Docetism
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What does Arianism teach?
- Jesus is not co-eternal with the father - Jesus is the not of the same substance as the father - Jesus is not God
What did the Council of Nicaea conclude?
- Jesus was co-eternal with the father - Jesus was the begotten by the father - Jesus is God
What was St. Athanasius' argument against Arianism?
- To receive forgiveness, humanity, required a perfect sacrifice. - Only God is perfect
What was St. Athanasius' argument against Docetism?
1) Punishment of sin is death 2) Humanity sinned 3) Humanity deserves to die 4) Jesus took humanity's punishment -Ergo, Jesus must be human
What is Docetism?
The idea that Jesus only seemed to be human
