SoWAs - Existence of God Flashcards
Give a quote from the CCC discussing the Catholic belief that the Bible is the inspired word of God
“though [God] acted in them and by them, it was as true authors that they consigned to writing whatever He wanted written, and no more.”
“The Son is… the exact representation of his being”
Bible, letter to the Hebrews
“Yet, if Revelation is already complete, it has not been made completely explicit; it remains for the Christian faith gradually to grasp”
Catechism of the Catholic Church
What does the CCC say about miracles ?
“The signs worked by Jesus attest that the Father has sent him. They invite belief in him”
Give the quote from the CCC on the nature of humans to seek God
“The desire for God is written in the human heart… and God never ceases to draw man to himself”
Give a quote from the CCC supporting the idea that God’s nature is apparent through creation
“the existence of God the Creator can be known with certainty through his works by the light of human reason.”
Give the Bible quote warning humans against questioning God’s reasons for his decisions about creation
“Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker… Does the clay say to the potter, ‘What are you making?’”
