Nature of Reality and Power

Vocabulary flashcards covering core philosophical and theological terms from Chapter 1: Nature Of Reality and Chapter 2: Highlight The Power.

Philosophy

Study of truth, knowledge, and reality.

Logos

Means word or reason.

Wisdom

Ability to make decisions that glorify God.

Faith

Firm trust or confidence in someone or something.

Truth

Being in accord with fact or reality.

Epistemology

Branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, limits, validity of human knowledge.

Real

The state of things as they actually exist.

Metaphysics

Branch of philosophy that studies the fundamental nature of reality being in existence.

Supernaturalism

Religious belief that realm, power, or order of existence exists beyond physical universe.

Materialism

Doctrine that matter or physical substance is the fundamental and only reality.

Spiritualism

Spirit, mind, or an immaterial reality is the ultimate foundation of existence.

Miracle

Supernatural sign that is intended to highlight the power of and goodness of God.

Science

Investigating the world through empirical observation, hypothesizing, and experimentation.