Theology 1 BBST 251 - Quiz 6

What's the meaning of the concept of son for understanding the Son of God

Sonship signifies closeness and identity with the Father. Jesus is the eternal Son, preexistent with the Father. This title reflects the unique relationship: obedience, trust, and mutual delight.

What's the most frequent trait mentioned in the Bible in connection with God the Father

Compassion. God is described as compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in love.

What's the meaning of "father" for the first person of the trinity in relation to Christians

God as Father conveys: Care and Provisions, like a loving parent; Adoption, as we Christians are called "children of God" through Christ; Mercy, as God's fatherly care includes forgiveness and guidance.

What's the meaning of feminine and masculine traits used to present God in the Bible

Masculine Traits: Leadership, authority, provision (Father, King)
Feminine Traits: Nurture, comfort, compassion (Mother's love)
Gender Traits in God: Both genders reflect God's image; God is not biologically gendered.

How to understand the biblical presentation of gender for God

God transcends gender but uses human language to relate to us. Feminine and masculine traits emphasize the fullness of God's character.

What's the importance of women used by God for unique contributions in salvation

Both genders equally bear God's image and are essential in reflecting His nature. Women in Salvation History God used women for pivotal roles in salvation

What does Yahweh mean?

Yahweh: "He is" or "I am", emphasizing God's eternal existence.

What does Elohim/El mean?

Elohim/El: "God' or "Mighty One," highlighting power and creativity.

What does Theos mean?

Theos: Greek for "God," used primarily in the New Testament.

What's the concept of holy as used for God in the Bible

Separate from creation: distinct, unique.
Moral purity is part of it, but the primary meaning is otherness.
Used more than any other adjective in the Bible for God.

What's Holy in comparison to items to be considered common and unclean

Holy contrasts with the common (profane) and unclean (ritually or morally impure).
For Israel: distinctions (clean/unclean foods) taught God's separation from sin.

What's the best single-word definition for holy?

Unique

What term is used in the Bible for God, in comparison to other adjectives?

Holy

Why Holy helps understand God?

Holy points to God's transcendence while acknowledging His immanence.

Why is God hidden from people?

God hides from God so that He does not reveal as much as He could.

Why does God reveal less than he could?

God reveals less than He could to make room for personal faith in Him.

What are the factors that block people from perceiving God?

Sin, distractions, and demonic influence.

How to understand Old Testament statements about human body parts for God?

Anthropomorphic language (God's hand, eyes) symbolizes God's actions and personal involvement.

Explain the invisibility of God

God as Spirit: Invisible but active
Examples like Moses seeing God's "back" symbolize limited revelation.
God's invisibility encourages trust in His unseen presence.