Revelation (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards
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Revelation definition
Revelation definition
How God makes himself known to humanity
Bible's role in revelation
Bible's role in revelation
God's written word
Noah's covenant promise
Noah's covenant promise
Never again destroy all life by flood
Rainbow significance for Christians
Rainbow significance for Christians
Reminder of God's faithfulness & promise to preserve creation
Abraham's covenant promise from God
Abraham's covenant promise from God
Greatly increase his numbers/descendants
God's test of Abraham
God's test of Abraham
Asked him to sacrifice son Isaac
Circumcision significance
Circumcision significance
Sign of covenant with Abraham
Jesus as ultimate revelation - why?
Jesus as ultimate revelation - why?
The Incarnation - God in human form
Omnipotence meaning
Omnipotence meaning
God is all-powerful
Omniscience meaning
Omniscience meaning
God is all-knowing
Benevolence meaning
Benevolence meaning
God is loving and caring
Immanent meaning
Immanent meaning
God is close to humanity & involved in the world
Transcendent meaning
Transcendent meaning
God exists beyond full human understanding