God of classical theism
I can describe the nature of God within classical theism, with specific reference to Christian beliefs and teachings.
God of classical theism
I can describe the nature of God within classical theism, with specific reference to Christian beliefs and teachings.
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Key learning points
- Religions aligned with classical theism teach that there is one God who possesses particular characteristics.
- Most Christians uphold classical theism and describe God as omnibenevolent, omnipotent and omniscient.
- Omnibenevolent refers to the belief that God is all loving.
- Omnipotent refers to the belief that God is all powerful.
- Omniscient refers to the belief that God is all knowing.
Keywords
Omnibenevolent - the belief that God is all loving and infinitely good
Omnipotent - the belief that God is all powerful
Omniscient - the belief that God is all knowing
Theism - the belief in the existence of at least one god who is personal, active in the world, and distinct from the universe
Common misconception
The God of classical theism is distant and not involved with creation.
For most theists whose beliefs align with classical theism, such as Christians, God is personal and active within the world and is powerful, loving and all knowing by nature.
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