God- qualities of god Flashcards

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Monotheism

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The belief in one personal transcendent God as opposed to polytheism and pantheism.

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Monotheism in Christianity

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1) Christians believe in one God

2) All three religions all stem back from the covenant God made with Abraham

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Christians believe God was the creator of the universe and all it

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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

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Transcendent (contrast of imminence)

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Refers to the aspects of gods nature which is beyond al physics and law

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Imminence

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God is fully present in the physical world

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The inneffability of God

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This shows his incomperehensability while humans try and come to knowledge of God through reason he continues to be incomprehensible in his true nature

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What is God known as?

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The one who can’t be known

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