Test 3 Flashcards
Theophany
A physical manifestation of God in the Old Testament
Christophany
A human manifestation of God in the Old Testament
Anthropomorphism
Attributing human features to God as a way of understanding Him
Incarnation
The Son of God becoming man/taking on human nature
Eternality
God has no beginning and no ending
Immutability
God is unchanging
Omnipotent
God is all-powerful
Omnipresent
God is everywhere present
Omniscient
God is all-knowing
Infinite
God is unlimited in all things
Transcendent
God is above His creation
Immanent
God is actively involved in His creation
Holy
God is totally separated from sin
Just
God’s response to sin is always right
Righteous
God’s actions are always right
True
God’s communication is always pure/He cannot lie
Love
God is ready to sacrifice for the welfare of others
Merciful
God withholds deserved punishment
Gracious
God bestows undeserved blessing (unmerited favor)
Goodness
God deals bountifully with all men (aka “lovingkindness”)
God
Elohim
“strong one”
He possess all power (omnipotence)
Most High, Most High God
El Elyon
“most high”
Implies transcendence, pre-eminence
Almighty God
El Shaddai
“source of life”
Implies His ability to provide as promised (“resurrection”)
Lord
Adonai
“master, lord”
Implies sovereignty, deserving of unqualified obedience