The Nature of God

Flashcards about the characteristics of God, the problem of evil, and Christian responses.

The Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12)

In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.

Omnibenevolence

God is all-loving.

Genesis 1:27

God created humans in his image.

Immanence

Refers to God's presence within His creation.

Transcendence

God has control and authority over His creation.

Omnipotence

God is all-powerful.

Just

God is believed to be the perfect giver of justice.

Luke 1:37

Nothing will be impossible with God.

Amos 5:24

Let justice roll like a river.

Isaiah 55:9

As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Personal God

A God is believed to have human-like characteristics.

Impersonal God

A God is beyond human understanding and has no human characteristics.

Eternal

God has always existed and always will do.

The Problem of Evil

Evil and suffering exist in the world.

Inconsistent Triad

God is omnipotent but not omnibenevolent; God is omnibenevolent but not omnipotent; or God does not exist.

Responding to Evil

Christians follow the teachings and actions of Jesus.

Prayer/Intercession

Asking God to help those who are suffering.

Service

Actively helping those who suffer.