Theology Proper Lecture

These flashcards cover key concepts related to theology proper, emphasizing the nature of God and philosophical arguments for his existence.

Theology

The study of the nature of God and religious belief.

Cosmological Argument

An argument stating that everything in the universe must have a cause, which can only be God.

Teleological Argument

An argument that asserts that there is a purpose and design in the universe, leading to the belief in a designer.

Ontological Argument

An argument centered on the concept of a greatest being, asserting that existence is a necessary trait of this being.

Moral Argument

An argument that posits the existence of a moral law necessitates a moral lawgiver, which points to the existence of God.

General Revelation

Knowledge of God that is available to all people through nature and the universe.

Specific Revelation

Direct communication from God to individuals, often through scripture or divine encounters.

Deism

The belief that God created the universe but does not intervene in its operation.

Atheism

The belief that there is no God or gods.

Agnosticism

The belief that the existence of God is unknown or unknowable.

Pantheism

The belief that God is identical to the universe and its laws.

Polytheism

The belief in or worship of multiple gods.

Dualism

The belief in the existence of two opposing forces, often represented as good and evil.,

Monotheism

The belief in one singular God.

Omnipotence

The attribute of God that describes him as all-powerful.

Omniscience

The attribute of God that describes him as all-knowing.

Omnipresence

The attribute of God that means he is present everywhere simultaneously.