Christian Monotheism (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Monotheism
Monotheism
Belief that only one God exists
Omnipotent
Omnipotent
Having unlimited or all-encompassing power
Transcendent
Transcendent
Existing above & beyond the physical universe & space-time
The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4)
The Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4)
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is One
Ethical monotheism
Ethical monotheism
Belief in one God inseparably linked to moral behaviour
Ex nihilo
Ex nihilo
Creation 'from nothing' (most Christian view)
Trinity doctrine
Trinity doctrine
One God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Perichoresis
Perichoresis
Mutual indwelling of the three persons of the Trinity
Aseity
Aseity
Nothing is responsible for God's existence
Isaiah's clearest monotheism (43:10, 44:6)
Isaiah's clearest monotheism (43:10, 44:6)
Only one God truly exists; all other gods are false