The Nature of God (OCR GCSE Religious Studies): Flashcards
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The Trinity
The Trinity
One God in 3 persons: Father, Son (Jesus), Holy Spirit
Omnipotence
Omnipotence
God is all-powerful
Omnibenevolence
Omnibenevolence
God is all-loving
Just (God's attribute)
Just (God's attribute)
God is fair and forgiving
Omniscience
Omniscience
God is all-knowing
Transcendence
Transcendence
God exists outside worldly constraints, eternal
Immanence
Immanence
God is actively present in the world
Problem of evil
Problem of evil
Why evil exists if God is all-powerful, knowing & loving
Etymology of 'Trinity'
Etymology of 'Trinity'
From 'tri' (three) and 'unity' (one)
Free will solution to evil
Free will solution to evil
God gave free will, doesn't interfere with choices
Test of faith solution
Test of faith solution
Suffering strengthens faith (example: Job)
Evil to appreciate good
Evil to appreciate good
Humans need evil to recognise & value goodness
God beyond understanding
God beyond understanding
Humans can't grasp God's purposes, trust in justice
Bad things as God's plan
Bad things as God's plan
Suffering is part of God's plan, find meaning through it
Evidence of God's omnipotence
Evidence of God's omnipotence
Creation in Genesis, resurrection of Jesus