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* one God, three natures
* one God, three natures
** nature" = form of
** nature" = form of
* God is "1 x 1 x 1 = 1" (and not "1 + 1 + 1 = 3")
* God in the "natures" of the Creator, the Savior, and the Sanctifier
* God in the "natures" of the Creator, the Savior, and the Sanctifier
* "The Word" per Genesis and [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/1:1 John 1:1]
* "The Word" per Genesis and [https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/1:1 John 1:1]
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* separation from God
* separation from God
** the word "devil" comes from Greek ''diaballein'', for "throw across, separate
** the word "devil" comes from Greek ''diaballein'', for "throw across, separate
*** thus Satan wants to separate us from God
*** thus Satin wants to separate us from God
*** Hell is eternal separation from God
** Hell is eternal separation from God
** Jesus called Satan “the father of lies,” “a murderer from the beginning”
*** Jesus taught that murder starts in the heart (Mt 15:19)
* origins of sin:
* origins of sin:
** the Fall of Adam and Eve and its implications
** the Fall of Adam and Eve and its implications
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*** ''pride of life''  
*** ''pride of life''  
* mortal v. venial sin
* mortal v. venial sin
* idolatry = putting something above God
* Jesus taught how to avoid sin
*"don't let that bird land"


=== 4. Thoughtful worship ===
=== 4. Thoughtful worship ===