The Nature Of God Flashcards
What does monotheistic mean?
Belief in one God
What type of religion is Christianity?
Monotheistic
What are the 4 qualities of God?
- Omnipotent
- Omnibenevolent
- Omniscient
- Just
What does Omnipotent mean?
All powerful
What does Omnibenevolent mean?
All loving
What does Omniscient mean?
All knowing
What does Just mean?
Fair / Judge
Sources of authority
Exodus 20:2-3
“I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me.”
Define the term ‘Catholic’.
A branch of Christianity, based in Rome and led by the Pope.
Define the term ‘Orthodox’.
A branch of Christianity, mainly, but not entirely, practised in Eastern Europe.
Define the term ‘Protestant’.
A branch of Christianity, originally named through their protest against the Catholic Church.