1.1 Christianity Key Beliefs: The Nature of God (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Define omnipotence.
The belief that God is all-powerful.
Define omnibenevolence.
The belief that God is all-loving.
Define immanence.
The belief that God is present within all of creation, while remaining distinct from it.
Define transcendence.
The belief that God is outside creation and beyond the limits of human understanding.
Name the five key qualities of God's nature in Christianity.
Omnipotence
Just
Omnibenevolence
Immanence
Transcendence
Christians believe God is eternal: God has ______ existed and always will.
Christians believe God is eternal: God has always existed and always will.
What Christian term means selfless, unconditional love, shown by loving your enemies?
Agape.
True or False?
Christians believe God is limited in power.
False.
Christians believe God is omnipotent (all-powerful): 'nothing will be impossible with God' (Luke 1: 37).
Which quality of God does 'nothing will be impossible with God' (Luke 1: 37) support?
Omnipotence.
Define the problem of evil.
The argument that evil and suffering should not exist if God is omnipotent, omnibenevolent and omniscient.
What are the two types of evil?
Moral evil and natural evil.
What are the three statements of the inconsistent triad?
God is omnipotent
God is omnibenevolent
Evil exists
Christians believe God gave humans ______, so people can choose whether to do good or evil.
Christians believe God gave humans free will, so people can choose whether to do good or evil.
In Christian worship, what is intercession?
Prayer asking God to help those who are suffering.
Define the Trinity.
The belief that God is three-in-one: Father, Son and Holy Spirit — one God in three persons.
Who are the three persons of the Trinity?
God the Father
Jesus the Son
the Holy Spirit
In the Trinity, who is the Spirit of God at work in the world?
The Holy Spirit.
The Trinity teaches: One God, Three ______; Not Three Gods.
The Trinity teaches: One God, Three Persons; Not Three Gods.
True or False?
The Trinity means Christians believe in three gods.
False.
Christians believe in one God in three persons: 'One God, Three Persons; Not Three Gods'.
Define incarnation.
The belief that God became incarnate (took human form) in Jesus, the Son.
Which creed is a key source of authority for belief in the Trinity?
The Nicene Creed.
The Nicene Creed is recited in acts of worship by Christians of many ______.
The Nicene Creed is recited in acts of worship by Christians of many denominations.
Why does belief in the Trinity mark Christianity out from Islam and Judaism?
Islam and Judaism are monotheistic and reject the idea that God can be three.
How might belief in God as the Father influence Christians?
They may feel loved and show love to others, e.g. by giving to charity.
How might belief in God as the Son influence Christians?
Because the Son was incarnate and lived among humans, Christians believe God understands them and can pray to God for help.
What does belief in God as the Holy Spirit give Christians?
Spiritual strength and support in their lives.
The Trinity is a mystery — how does this influence Christians?
They can accept that there are things they cannot know about God.
The Trinity shapes baptism, carried out 'In the name of the Father, Son & ______'.
The Trinity shapes baptism, carried out 'In the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit'.
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