1.1.1 Christianity: Beliefs and Teachings Flashcards
What does monotheistic mean?
the belief in one God
Give three characteristics of God?
God is omniscient, Transcendent, immanent.
What does immanent mean?
present with the people
What does omniscient mean?
All-Knowing
What does Benevolence mean?
Loving
What does Omnipotent mean?
All-powerful
What is it that Christians believe about God’s nature that makes him a fair judge?
Christians believe that God has a perfect nature due to God being a fair and righteous judge of Humans
How do Christians believe that God has provided a perfect example of Godly living?
they believe that God has set this example through:
* the life of Jesus
* the set rules provided
“For God so loved the world” - (John 3:16)
*This shows Christians believe in God being Benevolent as it is said in the bible
*therefore showing Christians believe in Gods nature to be Loving
“You shall have no other Gods before me” - (Exodus 20:3)
*This shows Christianity is monotheistic