Questions and Answers
Eternality implies immutability.
True
Only one other attribute has triple praise attached to it.
False
If we pray more, read the Bible more, share our faith more often, God will love us more.
False
God changes only when people repent, as when the Ninevites turned back to God.
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Of all God's attributes, He honors holiness above all others.
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What term refers to those that have a beginning and an end?
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What term refers to those that have a beginning but no end?
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What is described as one being who has no beginning and no end?
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What is the term that refers to the first kind of beings?
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What is the term for the second kind of beings?
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What is the term for the third kind of being?
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What name did God provide in Exodus 3 that indicates His eternality?
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Name two things about God that do not change.
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Define holiness negatively.
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What did Christ become to make us righteous?
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Define holiness positively.
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What term best means unchanging?
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In the Old Testament, the term holy comes from the Hebrew word meaning?
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What does 'godhesh' mean?
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In the New Testament, the term holy comes from the Greek word meaning?
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What does 'hagios' mean?
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Study Notes
Attributes of God
- Eternality implies immutability: God's nature is unchanging due to His eternal existence.
- Triple praise: Only one divine attribute receives triple praise; other attributes do not share this distinction.
- God's love is unconditional: His love does not increase based on human actions such as prayer or scripture reading.
- Change due to repentance: God’s character does not change with human decisions; He remains constant regardless of repentance.
- Honoring holiness: Although holiness is crucial, it is not considered the highest attribute among God's nature.
Creation and Beings
- Beginning and end: Animals are classified as beings that have both a beginning and an endpoint to their existence.
- Beginning but no end: Angels and humans possess a starting point but will exist eternally.
- No beginning and no end: God is the singular being that exists without either a beginning or an end.
Definitions of Holiness
- Negative definition of holiness: Holiness signifies perfection and a complete separation from sin.
- Positive definition of holiness: Holiness indicates exaltation, representing a separation to a higher purpose or state.
Significant Biblical Terms
- God's self-identification: In Exodus 3, God reveals Himself as "I am who I am," emphasizing His eternality.
- Immutable: The term that best captures God's unchanging nature.
- Hebrew term for holy: The Old Testament uses the word "godhesh," meaning apartness or separateness.
- Greek term for holy: The New Testament employs the word "hagios," referring to being set apart for a specific service.
God’s Justice and Love
- Unchanging love and justice: Key attributes of God that remain consistent and do not fluctuate over time.
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Test your knowledge on chapters 14-16 of the Bible with these flashcards. Each card presents a statement related to theological concepts and encourages understanding of divine attributes. Challenge yourself to discern the true from the false.
