Bible

Imago Dei

The concept that humans are made in God's image, reflecting His moral, spiritual, and intellectual nature.

Main Characters

The three main characters in the story are Humans, God, and Lucifer.

God's Character

God is the Creator of all things, embodies love, is relational, and is holy (perfect and powerful).

Accusations Against God

God is accused of being untrustworthy, withholding truth and opportunity, and being too harsh.

Misconceptions About God

Common misconceptions include that God is absent, creepy, a despot, or permissive.

God's Problem

God's relationship with His creation is corrupted due to human sinfulness, which cannot coexist with His holiness.

God's Solutions

God will send a savior, allow sin to run its course, and create covenants with humankind.

Lucifer's Position

Lucifer was a covering cherub and the head musician in Heaven, positioned next to God's throne.

Lucifer's Claims

Lucifer accused God of being untrustworthy, withholding truth, and being too harsh.

God's Response to Lucifer

God expelled Lucifer and his angels from Heaven in response to their rebellion.

Covenant vs Promise

A covenant is a conditional agreement between two parties, while a promise is unconditional and one-sided.

Basic Covenants

The five basic covenants are with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob (Israel), the 12 Sons (Judah, Joseph), and Moses.

Steps in Ancient Covenant Making

Steps include exchanging coats, trading belts, killing an animal, Cutting palms & shaking hands, trading names, Scaring hands, reading terms, having a feast, and planting a tree.

Terms of the Abrahamic Covenant

God's part includes making Abraham's descendants a great nation, while Abraham's part is to leave his country. He will make his name great, bless those who bless him/curse those who curse him.

Terms of the Mosaic Covenant

God will bring the Israelites to the promised land, and the Israelites must fear, obey, love, and serve Him.

Levels of Punishments

The five levels of punishment are disobedience, continual disobedience, rebellion, ignorance, and hostility.

Fearing God

To "fear" God means to have a high respect and reverence for Him.

Using a Concordance

A concordance helps locate specific phrases or words in the Bible and understand their context and original meanings.