The Nature Of God Flashcards
What does Immanent mean?
The idea that God is present in the world
A quality of God
What does Transcendent mean?
The idea that God is beyond and outside the world
A quality of God
What does Omnipotent mean?
All powerful
A quality of God
What does Beneficent mean?
Benevolent, all loving
A quality of God
What does merciful mean?
God being compassionate and forgiving to humans
A quality of God
What does fairness mean?
The idea that God treats people fairly
What phrase do Muslims say everyday to show God’s Omnipotence?
“Allahu Akbar”/ “God is the greatest”
How can God be Immanent and Transcendent? (2)
He’s the creator of the Universe, so he’s outside and not limited by the physical world (1), but is also within all things and caring towards people (1)
What does the Qur’an say about God’s presence/ location?
“He is with you wherever you are”