3.2.2.1 Concept of God - Monotheism

Question 1

Define monotheism

Answer 1

the belief in one personal and transcendent God, as opposed to polytheism.

Question 2

Give two pieces of evidence for monotheism in the Bible

Answer 2

“The Lord thy God is one Lord” (Deuteronomy 6:4)

“There is none else; I am God and there is none like me” (Isaiah 46:9)

Question 3

Where does the Trinity fit in with the idea of monotheism?

Answer 3

Christians use water to explain how The Trinity fits in with monotheism. Just like water can take different forms (steam, ice, H2O), God can take a different way of approaching and engaging people. There is still only one God.

Question 4

What is the key role of God to Christians?

Answer 4

Christians believe that God is the creator of the universe and all that is in it, including humans. This means that life is good and that life has a meaning and purpose is given to it by God.

Question 5

Give two pieces of evidence which shows God as creator.

Answer 5

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)
“by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth.” (Colossians 1:16)

Question 6

Define transcendent.

Answer 6

Beyond or above the range of normal or physical human experience. This term is used to describe God’s nature, along with ‘infallible’ and ‘ineffable’

Question 7

Give two pieces of evidence which shows God is transcendent/infallible/ineffable.

Answer 7

“My ways higher than your ways my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9) This means that God’s thoughts and ways are completely above ours.
“God’s power is incomprehensible.” (Ephesians 1:18) God is completely beyond all laws of the universe, so much so that humans cannot even understand.

Question 8

Explain the concept of the Doctrine of the Trinity.

Answer 8

There is one God who externally exists as three distinct persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. They all relate personally and are equal in power, love and holiness.

Question 9

Give evidence for the Doctrine of the Trinity.

Answer 9

“in Him all fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form” (Colossians 2:9) This means that the divine essence is in all persons without being divided into parts.
“God is spirit” (John 4:24)

Question 10

Why is the Doctrine of Trinity important to Christians?

Answer 10

The trinity shows that God can make himself known to humans to continue to work in the world. e.g. Holy Spirit provides guidance to Christians.