The nature of God I (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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What are the 3 essential characteristics of God?
What are the 3 essential characteristics of God?
Omnipotence, omnibenevolence (love), and justice
Definition of omnipotent
Definition of omnipotent
Unlimited power and authority over all creation
Evidence of God's omnipotence in the Bible
Evidence of God's omnipotence in the Bible
Creation of the world and miraculous events
Bible verse showing God's omnipotence
Bible verse showing God's omnipotence
Job 37:23
Definition of omnibenevolent
Definition of omnibenevolent
All-loving; loves all creation unconditionally
How does God's love influence Christian faith?
How does God's love influence Christian faith?
Forgiveness, compassion, responsibility to show love
Bible verse showing God's love and compassion
Bible verse showing God's love and compassion
1 John 4:8
What does it mean that God is just?
What does it mean that God is just?
Perfectly just and fair in all dealings
Bible verse proclaiming God's justice
Bible verse proclaiming God's justice
Psalm 50:6
What is the problem of evil vs God's nature called?
What is the problem of evil vs God's nature called?
The inconsistent triad
First statement of inconsistent triad
First statement of inconsistent triad
God is all-knowing
Second statement of inconsistent triad
Second statement of inconsistent triad
God is all-powerful
Third statement of inconsistent triad
Third statement of inconsistent triad
Evil and suffering exist
Christian response: God gave humans this
Christian response: God gave humans this
Free will
Christian view: suffering can lead to this
Christian view: suffering can lead to this
Spiritual growth