14 Words to Describe God Flashcards

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What does the term 'Infinite' mean?

  • Without limits (correct)
  • Limited to time
  • Having limits
  • Partly limited

What does it mean to be 'Unconditionally loving'?

Loving all in spite of their being unworthy of it, always

What does 'Omnipotent' signify?

All-powerful

What does 'Omniscient' mean?

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What does 'Omnipresent' refer to?

<p>Present everywhere at the same time</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'White male' refer to?

<p>He/him</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'Trinitarian'?

<p>Three beings in one being</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Savior/protector' mean?

<p>The being who grants salvation by his actions, particularly Jesus' redemptive sacrifice</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Just' mean?

<p>Fairly maintains punishments and rewards based on merit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Merciful/forgiving' signify?

<p>Will forgive anyone if the person is truly sorrowful</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Immutable' mean?

<p>Unchanging</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Vengeful' mean?

<p>Righteous anger and punishment are wielded by God</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Eternal' signify?

<p>Always was, is and will be</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Creator' mean?

<p>Nothing that is was not of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Infinite

Without limits or boundaries.

Unconditionally loving

Loving someone regardless of their flaws or actions.

Omnipotent

Having unlimited power and control over everything.

Omniscient

Knowing everything that has happened, is happening and will happen.

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Omnipresent

Being present everywhere at the same time.

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Savior/protector

A being who grants salvation through their actions, especially through a redemptive sacrifice.

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Just

A being that upholds fairness by giving punishments and rewards based on merit.

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Merciful/forgiving

Willing to forgive anyone who is truly sorry for their actions.

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Immutable

Unchanging, never altering or evolving.

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Vengeful

Using righteous anger and punishment to deliver justice.

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Eternal

Existing forever, without beginning or end.

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Creator

The source of all creation, responsible for everything that exists.

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Study Notes

Attributes of God

  • Infinite: God exists without any limits, boundless in nature.
  • Unconditionally loving: Offers love to all, regardless of their worthiness, continuously.
  • Omnipotent: Possesses unlimited power; can do anything.
  • Omniscient: Sees and understands everything; all-knowing in essence.
  • Omnipresent: Exists everywhere simultaneously, transcending physical limitations.

Characterization of God

  • White male: Traditionally referred to using masculine pronouns, indicating specific cultural representations.
  • Trinitarian: Represents a theological concept where God exists as three distinct beings in one essence.
  • Savior/protector: Symbolizes the role of Jesus, recognized for granting salvation through His sacrificial actions.

Nature of God

  • Just: Maintains fairness by distributing punishment and rewards based on individual merit.
  • Merciful/forgiving: Will forgive sins if the individual demonstrates genuine remorse.
  • Immutable: Remains unchanged over time; His essence and principles do not vary.
  • Vengeful: Exhibits righteous anger, administering justice when necessary.
  • Eternal: Exists outside of time constraints; always has been, is, and will be.
  • Creator: Everything that exists is a manifestation of God's creative power and will.

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