Knowledge of God's existence Flashcards
What is natural theology ?
The idea that God can be known through reason and observation of the natural world
What does it mean to have innate knowledge of God ?
Knowledge that we do not have to learn or acquire but one we just have
How does our conscience link to knowledge of God’s existence
Conscience from a religious perspective is seen as a God given gift that allows someone to discern truth from lies
What is revealed theology ?
The idea that God gives knowledge of himself directly to people
What is revelation ?
God’s deliberate showing of aspects of himself to the world
What does Hebrews 11:1 state ?
‘Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see’
Which scholars discuss the fall and if it removed natural knowledge of God ?
Barth and Brunner
What did Barth think about if the fall removed natural knowledge of God ?
He thought that the fall had completely removed all natural knowledge of God
Did Brunner and Barth agree ?
No
Which scholar discussed weather or not natural knowledge and revealed knowledge of God were the same ?
Calvin
What does Calvin say about creation ?
Creation is the mirror of God’s nature, he also said our minds must be ravished with wonder at his infinite goodness wisdom and power
For Christians what is the purpose of christ ?
Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God
Does the Catholic church believe that a belief in God will be sufficient to put ones trust in him ?
Yes the ccc states “God has revealed himself by sending his own son, in whom he established his covenant forever”
