Religious Studies - 5 - Christianity - Beliefs & Teachings - 168,169 - The Nature Of God - God Is Omnibenevolent

Question 1

What does omnibenevolent mean?

Answer 1

The state of being all-loving and infinitely good.

A characteristic often attributed to God.

Question 2

According to Psalm 86:15, how is God described?

Answer 2

Compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

Attributed to King David, expressing God’s mercy and richness in love.

Question 3

What fundamental belief is expressed in John 3:16?

Answer 3

God loved humanity and sent Jesus so that people could have eternal life.

This verse highlights the importance of belief in Jesus for salvation.

Question 4

In Romans 8:37–39, what does St Paul say about God’s love?

Answer 4

God’s love is more powerful than anything else.

Nothing can separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Christians believe that God is _______.

Answer 5

[all loving]

Question 6

True or False: Psalm 86:15 emphasizes God’s anger over His love.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

List three attributes of God mentioned in Psalm 86:15.

Answer 7

• Compassionate
• Gracious
• Abounding in love and faithfulness

Question 8

What does Romans 8:37–39 convey about the power of God’s love?

Answer 8

It cannot be separated from us by any forces or circumstances.

St Paul emphasizes the invincibility of God’s love.