Theology-God

Question 1

Anthropomorphism

Answer 1

The practice of attributing human characteristics to non-human entities

Question 2

Atonement

Answer 2

The Doctrine that Christ’s obedience, suffering and death in the cross effected a reconciliation between humanity and God following the original sin. Those who accept Christ are thereby redeemed from sin and reconciled with God

Question 3

Covenant

Answer 3

In the Bible , this is a formal agreement or relationship. They can be conditional or unconditional

Question 4

ex Deo

Answer 4

Latin , meaning ‘out of God’ as in creation out of God’s own being

Question 5

Ex Nihilo

Answer 5

Latin , meaning ‘from nothing’ as in the Doctrine of creation out of nothing

Question 6

Immanent

Answer 6

When applied to God means existing within the space-time universe

Question 7

Polytheism

Answer 7

The belief in more than one God

Question 8

Redemption

Answer 8

Is part of the language of the Doctrine of atonement

Question 9

Salvation

Answer 9

To be saved from sin

Question 10

Shema

Answer 10

“Hear , O Israel , the Lord our God is one”

Question 11

Incarnate

Answer 11

Meaning ‘enfleshed’. The Doctrine of the incarnation is that the second person of the Trinity -the Son- took on human body and nature. He was made flesh by being born in the womb of Mary

Question 12

Monotheism

Answer 12

The belief that there is only one God who possesses complete power and knowledge

Question 13

Omnipotent

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All-powerful

Question 14

Omniscient

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All-knowing

Question 15

Pantheon

Answer 15

All of the gods/ goddesses within any particular religious system

Question 16

Perichoresis

Answer 16

Greek for ‘rotation’ used in Trinitarian theology to describe the relation between three persons of the Godhead , often translated as ‘mutual indwelling’ - so that the Father is in the Son ; the Son is in the Father, and so on

Question 17

Salvation History

Answer 17

Refers to the unfolding of God’s plan throughout history to save the human race from sin and death after the original sin. God reveals himself by means of his saving acts in human history. The Bible reveals God’s ongoing salvation of humanity

Question 18

Yahweh

Answer 18

The most commonly used name of God in the Old Testament. Ancient Hebrew was written without vowels, so the original pronunciation is not known

Question 19

Monotheism summary

Answer 19

• Early belief in Israel moved from polytheism to monotheism
• In the OT the covenants are based on moral commands
• Moral obedience is at the heart of salvation to God’s Kingdom

Question 20

God is omnipotent Creator summary

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• God created the world ex nihilo and ex Deo

* Some Christians rejected ex nihilo on the basis of mistranslation

Question 21

God as controller of all things summary

Answer 21

• God’s omniscience leads to theological determinism

* Others believe God is timeless and knows what will happen but does not cause them

Question 22

God it’s transcendent and unknowable summary

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• Because God is omnipotent and omniscient so we cannot know him with mere human minds
• Rudolf Otto said God is holy and numinous

Question 23

The Doctrine of the Trinity and its importance

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• Perceived rather than found in New Testament writings
• The Father, the Son and Holy Spirit are one God in three persons
• Eternal and uncreated

Question 24

God as Father summary

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• Reflects Ancient East Patriarchal society

* He punishes disobedience but is also seen to be loving

Question 25

God as Love summary

Answer 25

• Why does an omnibenevolent God allow evil to exist ?
• Basis of the covenant with Israel
• Encapsulated with Jesus’ atonement
• Reflects the relationship of the Trinity and give humans an example to live by

Question 26

God as king summary

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• Metaphors of God as sovereign ruler
• Royal imagery is used in the New Testament to portray Jesus as Messiah
• Jesus is bringing about the kingdom of God

Question 27

Gender specific language about God summary

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• Gender specific language relates to the patriarchal model of society in ancient Israel
• The royal line of Israel is almost exclusively male
• Dominate male figure results in feminist critiques

Question 28

The Process God as neither omnipotent nor Creator

Answer 28

• The Hebrew Genesis talks about God creating order from pre-existent chaotic material
• God and the universe exist pantheistically
• God is not the creator nor is he omnipotent
• His power is limited by chaotic matter
• God is the mind and the universe is his body

Question 29

Monotheism quote

Answer 29

“I am first and I am the last;besides me there is no God “ (Isaiah 44:6)

Question 30

Multiple Gods in the Old Testament quote

Answer 30

“There is none like thee among the god , O Lord…”

Question 31

God sustaining the earth quote

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“…set the earth in its foundations so that it should never be shaken “ (Psalm 104:5)

Question 32

God as transcendent and unknowable quote

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“No one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God “ (1 Corinthians 2:11 )

Question 33

The Doctrine of the Trinity quote

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“In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit “ (Matthew 28:19)

Question 34

Jesus being part of the Trinity quote

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“I and the Father are one “ (John 10:30)

Question 35

Jesus being pre-existent quote

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“…before Abraham was , I am “ (John 8:58)

Question 36

Paul explaining monotheism quote

Answer 36

“There is one God, the Father , from whom are all things and for whom we exist , and one Lord Jesus Christ , through whom are all things and through whom we exist “ (1 Corinthians 8:6)

Question 37

God as King quote

Answer 37

The lord reigns , let the earth rejoice