Pt 2 the creed: God and his perfections Flashcards
What do we mean when we say that God is the Supreme Being?
When we say that God is the Supreme Being we mean that He is above all creatures, the self-existing and infinitely perfect Spirit
What is a spirit?
A spirit is a being that has understanding and free will but no body, and will never die.
What do we mean when we say that God is self-existing?
When we say that God is self-existing we mean that He does not owe His existence to any other being.
What do we mean when we say that God is infinitely perfect?
When we say that God is infinitely perfect we mean that He has all perfections without limit.
What are some of the perfections of God?
Some of the perfections of God are: God is eternal, all-good, all-knowing, all-present, and almighty.
What do we mean when we say that God is eternal?
When we say that God is eternal we mean that He always was and always will be, and that He always remains the same.
What do we mean when we say that god is all-good?
When we say that God is all-good we mean that He is infinitely lovable in Himself, and that from His fatherly love every good comes to us.
What do we mean when we say that God is all-knowing?
When we say that God is all-knowing we mean that He knows all things, past, present, and future, even our most secret thoughts, words and actions.
What do we mean when we say that God is all-present?
When we say that God is all-present we mean that He is everywhere.
If God is everywhere, why do we not see Him?
Although God is everywhere, we do not see Him because He is a spirit and cannot be seen with our eyes.
Does God see us?
God sees us and watches over us with loving care.
What is God’s loving care for us called?
God’s loving care for us is called Divine Providence.
What do we mean when we say that God is almighty?
When we say that God is almighty we mean that He can do all things.
Is God all-wise, all-holy, all-merciful, and all-just?
Yes, God is all-wise, all-holy, all-merciful, and all-just.
Can we know by our natural reason that there is a God?
We can know by our natural reason that there is a natural God, for natural reason tells us that the world we see about us could have been made only by a self-existing Being, all-wise and almighty.
