The nature of God

Question 1

What is monotheism?

Answer 1

• Monotheism is the belief that there is only one God

Question 2

What does omnipotent mean?
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Answer 2

• Omnipotent means all-powerful.
• Christians believe God has unlimited power and can do anything that is consistent with his nature.
• “Nothing is impossible with God” ( Luke 1:37 )

Question 3

What does omnibenevolence mean?
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Answer 3

• Omnibenevolent means all-loving.
• God is perfectly good and loves all creation.
  – “For God so loved the world…” ( John 3:16 )

Question 4

What does omniscient mean?
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Answer 4

• Omniscient means all-knowing.
• God knows everything—past, present, and future.
• “his understanding has no limit.” ( Psalm 147:5 )

Question 5

What does “Just” mean in reference to God?
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Answer 5

• God is fair and righteous.
• He punishes wrongdoing and rewards good.
• Justice is a key part of His nature.
• “He will judge the world in righteousness.” ( Psalm 9:8 )

Question 6

What does omnipresent mean?

Answer 6

• This means God is everywhere at all times

Question 7

Why has God given free will?

Answer 7

• Christians believe God gave humans free will so they can choose to love and obey Him freely.
• Love that is forced isn’t real, so free will allows for genuine relationships with God
• Some choices people make lead to evil events and suffering
• Evil in the world is sometimes characterised as the devil, which is beleived to be a fallen angel.