Doctrine Matters with Kevin DeYoung What Does Filioque Mean?
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Mar 11, 2025 Delve into the gripping complexities of the Trinity and discover how 'filioque' sparked a divide between Eastern and Western churches. Explore the intricate dance of 'perichoresis' and 'taxis' to understand the relationships within the Godhead. This discussion emphasizes not just the theological language but the profound mysteries of faith that shape Christian belief. Unraveling these concepts brings new depth to our understanding of divine interactions.
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Filioque Explained and Controversy
- The term filioque means 'and the Son' and was added to the Nicene Creed by the Western Church to express the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son.
- This addition sparked theological and ecclesiastical conflict between Eastern and Western Churches over the Spirit's procession and God's authority.
Perichoresis: Mutual Indwelling
- Perichoresis describes the mutual indwelling of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, sharing one divine essence without blending into one person.
- This doctrine emphasizes the inseparable unity and distinct persons of the Trinity co-inhering eternally.
Taxis: Trinity's Order Not Hierarchy
- Taxis means order in the Trinity and refers to the relational order: the Father as the source, the Son begotten, and the Spirit proceeding through the Son.
- This order does not imply hierarchy in essence or power, only relational roles within God's triune nature and external works.