Nature Of God

Question 1

What is omnipotence

Answer 1

The state of being all powerful and all mighty

Question 2

What are examples of god being omnipotent?

Answer 2

Exodus 14:21, god creating the earth, resurrection of Jesus

Question 3

What is the importance of omnipotence

Answer 3

God is seen as the perfect being. He is capable of anything

Question 4

What is transcendence?

Answer 4

Where god exists outside of our worldly constraints. For example he does not live like how we do

Question 5

What is immanence

Answer 5

The belief that god is in the world. That he interacts with the world. For example Jesus being sent to earth

Question 6

What is the problem of evil and suffering?

Answer 6

Some people like atheists question why there is evil and suffering in the world if God is omnibenevolent, omnipotent etc.
Epicurus paradox

Question 7

What are some solutions to the problem of evil?

Answer 7

God gave humans free will
Experiencing bad things could be a test of faith for example in the Book of job
Humans need evil to experience good- balance is essential
Teaches appreciation

Question 8

What is Just

Answer 8

God is fair to all and forgiving. For example Psalm 25:8 says “God is fair and just”

Question 9

What is the trinity

Answer 9

The belief that god exists in 3 parts : The father, the son and the holy spirt

Question 10

What is God the father described as?

Answer 10

The creator of everything
Transcendent

Question 11

What is the Son described as?

Answer 11

Immanent
Both fully divine and fully human

Question 12

What do Christians believe about the Holy Spirit?

Answer 12

. A source of strength courage and wisdom
A guide for christians
Helps them interpret the bible
They are present in worship and holy events such as baptism and marrage

Question 13

What are other Christian beliefs about the trinity?

Answer 13

Helps Christian’s to gain a deeper understanding of god
Emphasises the difference god has from humans
Central element in Christian identity
Reveals that god can be seen only as a spiritual experience whose mystery inspires awe and cannot be understood logically

Question 14

What happens in the Book of Job

Answer 14

Satan tests Jobs faith in God by removing his possessions, children and his own health (Job 1:8-12)
Job still has faith in the Lord and is eventually rewarded (Job 42:1-6)

Question 15

What are bible passages that support the trinity?

Answer 15

John 10:30 ( the lord and I are one) and John 1:1-14

Question 16

Where does the word trinity come from?

Answer 16

“Tri” meaning three and “Unity” meaning one

Question 17

What is omnibenevolent

Answer 17

The state of being all loving and kind
(Psalm 86:15)
(John 3:16)
(Romans 8:37-39)