God

Question 1

God as transcendent

Answer 1

There is much evidence for God as a transcendant, unknowable, incomprehensible being within the bible. It is why speaking of him positively can be seen as anthropomorphic, it is why religious exsperience to Otto is terryfying. A God that created everything in the universe cannot be a part of the universe, but a separate entity or he is illogically creating something including himself. “Holy holy holy Lord” Isiah

Question 2

God as king

Answer 2

He is often depicted as an almighty King, and many prayers talk of
“ God’s heavenly kingdom “
Many metaphors of kingly language.

Question 3

God as the Father

Answer 3

God is believed to be a paternal figure by many, Hick believes we will all become children of God, and like a parent, he rewards good behaviour and punishes bad. “ Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.”
One of the most important Christian prayers.

Question 4

God as omnipotent creator

Answer 4

God created all “ ex nihilo,” and there are two beliefs about Gods omnipotence -
That he can do anything, even logically impossible things, Descartes

That he can do any logically possible thing - Plantinga

Question 5

God as personal

Answer 5

” before I formed you in the woumb I knew you “

Question 6

Quote supporting monotheism: 1☆2

Answer 6

“I am the first and I am the last; apart from me, there is no God. “

Question 7

Quote from Genesis supporting the trinity

Answer 7

” Mankind made in OUR immage”