Cheam God's Eternity Flashcards

1
Q

What word can be used to describe the idea that God does not consist of parts?

A

Simple

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2
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Which Greek philosopher has influenced the idea that God is eternal through his philosophy of an unchanging, eternal world of truth?

A

Plato

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3
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In Judeo-Christian philosophy the concept of god as eternal can have two senses. Finished the end of each explanation:

  1. Eternal refers to God existing outside….
  2. Eternal refers to God having no…
A
  1. Of time

2. Beginning and end but time does pass for God

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4
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What word can be used to describe the belief that God is outside of time and that all time is equally present to him?

A

Timeless.

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5
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What word can be used to describe God as moving through time along with creation but has no beginning or end?

A

Everlasting.

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6
Q

What idea rejects the notion of God’s immutability and teaches that God is also in the process of becoming and change?

A

Process theology

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7
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Which early Christian philosopher thought of God as eternal?

A

Boethius.

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