existence of god & revelation Flashcards
what is general revelation?
understanding or knowing God through ordinary, common experiences
who can experience general revelation?
everyone
what are some forms of general revelation?
- Nature
- Scripture
- People
finish the Qur’an quote:
“This is the scripture…”
“in which there is no doubt, containing guidance for those who are mindful of God”
what is special revelation?
understanding or knowing God through direct personal experience or an unusual specific event
what is the greatest revelation in Islam?
when the Qur’an was revealed to Muhammad
what is the word?
Jesus
finish the quote:
“In the beginning was the word…”
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”
what did the Jews expect their messiah to be like?
Like a military leader who would save them from their oppression
who was john the apostle?
a beloved disciple of jesus
what kind of gospel was john?
a spiritual gospel
where does John start his story?
starts with the creation of Jesus and how he was made into flesh by the word of God.
what is the importance of gospel of john?
provides evidence that jesus is God’s incarnate
what are some ways of religious experiences?
- miracles
- prayers
- conversion
- numinous
- visions
what does numinous mean?
the feeling of God’s presence
