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Which of the following concepts describes the belief in one God who commands all ethics?
Which of the following concepts describes the belief in one God who commands all ethics?
The Shema prayer emphasizes the importance of loving one's neighbor.
The Shema prayer emphasizes the importance of loving one's neighbor.
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What does 'incarnate' mean in the context of Jesus?
What does 'incarnate' mean in the context of Jesus?
Jesus being God on earth
In monotheism, the term used for God is __________.
In monotheism, the term used for God is __________.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which passage of scripture is invoked by Jesus when discussing the greatest commandment?
Which passage of scripture is invoked by Jesus when discussing the greatest commandment?
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Pantheism posits that God created the universe from nothing (ex nihilo).
Pantheism posits that God created the universe from nothing (ex nihilo).
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What is the significance of the term 'preichoresis' in theology?
What is the significance of the term 'preichoresis' in theology?
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Study Notes
Ethical Monotheism
- Belief in one God who dictates ethical behavior, emphasizing decency towards others.
The Shema Prayer
- Jewish prayer, recited in the Sermon on the Mount by Jesus.
- States "The Lord is your God, the Lord is one," emphasizing the importance of loving God.
Anthropomorphic Tradition
- Comparing God to human qualities.
The Son and the Holy Spirit
- Son: Embodiment of God on earth, teaching about God and helping humans understand him.
- Holy Spirit: Guides humans toward faith.
Pantheism
- Belief that God is everything and everywhere.
Yahweh
- King of all gods.
Covenant
- Contracts.
Monotheism
- Yahweh as the sole governing deity (pantheon).
- Concepts of creation (Genesis) and humanity.
- Emphasis on a singular God in the New Testament.
Omnipotence
- God's all-powerful nature, creating and commanding.
Omniscience
- God's all-knowing nature, encompassing the universe, human actions, and morality.
Jesus' Divine Nature
- Guiding, teaching, and offering salvation through parables, discipleship, and sacrifice.
- Possessing knowledge and authority (mirrors Old Testament teachings).
The Trinity
- Three divine persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit).
- Preichoresis: The necessary existence of the three persons within one another.
- Understanding God's unknowable nature.
Understanding God as Love
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Agreement:
- Makes God worthy of worship and fosters understanding of the world through goodness (Genesis).
- Jesus' teachings embody love and redemption from sin.
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Disagreement:
- God's transcendent nature and unknowability.
- Trinity as a means to comprehend God through roles.
Creation and Redemption
- God is the creator, but salvation and life are through Christ.
Key Concepts
- Ex Nihilo: God created the universe from nothing.
- Incarnate: Jesus' embodiment as God on earth.
- Atonement: Seeking forgiveness for sin.
- Redemption: Changing for the better; a return to a just state.
- Immanent: God present within space and time.
- Pantheism: God is everything, everything is God.
Additional Notes on the Bible and Language
- Hampion's critique of patriarchal language in the Bible.
- The Bible uses language that can reinforce prejudice against women and promote a specific view of ideal manhood.
- Jesus' response to the greatest commandments references the Torah.
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts of monotheism and the ethical implications of believing in one God. This quiz delves into key ideas such as the Shema prayer, anthropomorphism, and the nature of God's omnipotence and omniscience. Test your understanding of these essential theological beliefs.
