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What is the difference between God's directive will and permissive will?
What is the difference between God's directive will and permissive will?
- Directive will allows things to take place, while permissive will brings things to pass.
- Directive will is about preventing sin, while permissive will is about bringing things to pass.
- Directive will is about allowing sin, while permissive will is about preventing sin.
- Directive will brings things to pass, while permissive will allows things to take place. (correct)
What does it mean for God to be omnipresent?
What does it mean for God to be omnipresent?
- God is outside of human understanding and grasp.
- God is all-knowing and aware of everything.
- God can be everywhere at any time. (correct)
- God is present and always near us.
Which attribute of God implies that He is outside of human understanding and grasp?
Which attribute of God implies that He is outside of human understanding and grasp?
- Omnipotent
- Transcendent (correct)
- Omnipresent
- Immanent
What does it mean for God to be omniscient?
What does it mean for God to be omniscient?
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What attribute of God signifies that He knows the past and future?
What attribute of God signifies that He knows the past and future?
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Which characteristic of God indicates that His presence is in every place and every time?
Which characteristic of God indicates that His presence is in every place and every time?
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Study Notes
The Greatness of God
- God has a directive will, which is what He brings to pass, and a permissive will, which allows events to take place.
- God permitted sin to enter the world, but did not direct it, and He permits humans to sin, giving them the option to choose right or wrong.
- God's presence is infinite, and He is omnipresent, meaning He can be everywhere at any time.
Attributes of God
- God's attributes are both transcendent (outside of human understanding and grasp) and immanent (present and always near us).
- God's attributes include:
- Omnipotence: all-powerful, with power over all things, and able to do anything.
- Omnipresence: everywhere at all times, with His presence in every place and every time.
- Omniscience: all-knowing, aware of everything, including the past and future, with no limitation to His knowledge.
- Eternity: lasting forever.
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Test your knowledge on the difference between God's directive and permissive will, and explore the concept of God's greatness and omnipresence. Learn about how God allows choices and the enormity of His presence.
