General revelation (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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What revelation means
What revelation means
How God communicates with people
Two main types of revelation
Two main types of revelation
Special revelation and general revelation
General revelation definition
General revelation definition
God revealing Himself through nature & everyday experiences
What nature reveals about God
What nature reveals about God
God's character, power, wisdom & love through design & beauty
Psalm 19:1 states
Psalm 19:1 states
The heavens declare the glory of God
Design Argument based on
Design Argument based on
Apparent design & purpose observed in natural world
How Christians view the Bible
How Christians view the Bible
Literal word of God with divine truth & guidance
Jesus as revelation means
Jesus as revelation means
Ultimate form - God in human form (incarnation)
Hebrews 1:1-2 about Jesus
Hebrews 1:1-2 about Jesus
God has spoken to us by his Son
Lack of evidence argument
Lack of evidence argument
No objective evidence for religious experiences proving God
Stimulants argument
Stimulants argument
Religious experiences caused by drugs/alcohol altering perception
Wish fulfilment argument
Wish fulfilment argument
People interpret ordinary events as divine due to need to believe
Hallucinations argument
Hallucinations argument
Mental health conditions cause experiences, not divine encounters