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Theme C - Existence Of God And Revelation Flashcards

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What are the characteristics of God ?

A

omnipresent
Omniscient
omnipotent
omnibenevolent
judge
imminent
transcendant

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What is william Paley’s theory?

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The design theory = teleological

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What supports the teleological arguement?

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The Goldilocks Principle
Boeing 737 - Sir Fred Hoyle

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What is the bible quote for the design of the Earth ?

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“He is God; he who fashioned and made the earth”

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5
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Who created the First Cause Argument ?

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St Thomas Aquinas

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What is the Bible quote regarding the creation of the earth ?

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“In the beginning god created the heavens and the earth”

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What are examples of Miracles in Jesus’s life ?

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Feeding of the 5000
Resurrection
Ascension

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What is the Bible story regarding suffering ?

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The story of the Job

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9
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What are some of the explanations regarding evil and suffering?

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Free will
Test from God
Original sin
Work of the devil

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10
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What is general revelation ?

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Experiences which can be experienced by anyone.

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11
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What are examples of general revelation ?

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Religious Scripture

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What is special revelation ?

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God revealing himself to individuals specifically.

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What are examples of special revelation?

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Worship
Vision, Dreams and Prophecies
Miracles of healing

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14
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What is the scientific argument for the origin of life ?

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Big Bang Theory

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15
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What arguments support the existence of miracles ?

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  • No scientific explanation - supernatural
  • Many people have claimed
  • Occur to religious believers
  • Mentioned in Bible
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16
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What arguments deny the existence of miracles ?

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  • Lucky coincidence
  • Science hasn’t discovered yet
  • Fakes
  • Mind over matter
17
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What are the two types of evil ?

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  • Moral
  • Natural
18
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What is an example of special revelation in modern times ?

A

St Bernadette

19
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What is an example of special revelation from the Bible ?

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Saul of Tarsus - eyesight

20
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Do Buddhists believe the existence of a God ?

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NO

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