God- qualities of god Flashcards
Monotheism
The belief in one personal transcendent God as opposed to polytheism and pantheism.
Monotheism in Christianity
1) Christians believe in one God
2) All three religions all stem back from the covenant God made with Abraham
Christians believe God was the creator of the universe and all it
This mean life has a purpose given to us from God. If God created the world humans should looks after it and regard it as holy
Transcendent (contrast of imminence)
Refers to the aspects of gods nature which is beyond al physics and law
Imminence
God is fully present in the physical world
The inneffability of God
This shows his incomperehensability while humans try and come to knowledge of God through reason he continues to be incomprehensible in his true nature
What is God known as?
The one who can’t be known