Religious Studies - 5 - Christianity - Beliefs & Teachings - 168 - The Nature Of God - God Is Omnipotent Flashcards
What does the term ‘Omnipotent’ refer to?
The all-powerful, almighty, and unlimited nature of God
What key event does the Book of Exodus recount regarding God’s relationship with the Jews?
The story of the ten plagues and the Exodus from Egypt
Who was instructed by God to lead the Jews out of Egypt?
Moses
What action did God take when the Egyptian pharaoh refused to let the Jews go?
Sent a series of plagues on the Egyptian people
What miraculous event occurred when the pharaoh sent his army to stop the Jews?
God parted the Red Sea to let the Jews cross
What happened to the Egyptian army after the Jews crossed the Red Sea?
The waters crashed down on the Egyptian army
What biblical verse describes God parting the Red Sea?
Exodus 14:21
What is the general agreement among Christians regarding the ten plagues?
It is a demonstration of God’s power in the freeing of the Jews from slavery
In addition to the Exodus account, where else is God’s power shown according to the text?
In the creation story
True or False: Christians unanimously believe that the ten plagues were miraculous events.
False. Some think it is a sequence of natural disasters.
Fill in the blank: The story of the ten plagues demonstrates God’s _______.
power
