Attributes of God Key Words 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesPhilosophyA2/A-levelOCR Created by: VHollandCreated on: 16-03-16 19:08 Paradox A situation where two contradictory statements both appear true 1 of 14 Transcendent The idea that God is separate from the physical world. He is far above all things 2 of 14 Immanent The idea that God is active and closely involved in the world. 3 of 14 Immutable The idea that God cannot change 4 of 14 Timeless The belief that God stands outside of time and that all time is equally present to him 5 of 14 Everlasting The belief that God moves through time along with creation but has no beginning or end 6 of 14 Process theology A reformulation of the concept of God which rejects the immutability of God and teaches that God is also in the process of becoming and change 7 of 14 Omnipotent God is all powerful 8 of 14 Middle Knowledge The idea that God knows all the possibilities of what would happen in different scenarios 9 of 14 Calvinism Theological system named after James Calvin (1509-64)which emphasised grace, faith and predestination 10 of 14 Predestination The idea that God chooses some to be saved 11 of 14 Foreknowledge The knowledge of what will happen in the future 12 of 14 Providence God’s goodness and continuing activity on behalf of his creation. 13 of 14 Universalism The belief that all people will ultimately achieve salvation 14 of 14
Have Boethius, Anselm or Swinburne successfully resolved problems connected with God's attributes and human free will? 1.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
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