Christians are monotheists; they believe there to be only one God.
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Trinity
Most Christians believe there to be three distinct parts of God [also referred to as Persons] which form a unity known as the 'doctrine of the trinity'.
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God the Father
The creator and sustainer of all things.
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God the Son
The incarnation of God as a human being, Jesus Christ on Earth.
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God the Holy Spirit
The aspect of God which is active in the world, drawing people to God.
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Holy
God is 'other', different from anything else- separate and sacred
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Omnipotent
God is all-powerful, everything consistent with God's nature is possible.
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Omniscient
God is all-knowing, of past, present and future.
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Omnibenevolent
God is all-good and loving.
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Omnipresent
God is present everywhere.
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Immanent
God is active and in 'our world' today.
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Transcendent
God is also 'outside our world'. God is known to not control human affairs; it is up to humans to act in the world upon God's behalf.
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Personal
Christians are able to have a personal relationship with God himself. This is because in the Bible, God is often depicted in human terms [e.g friend, king, parent and judge].
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Impersonal
Many Christians think of God in impersonal terms. This is because within the Bible, God is often described as 'power', 'goodness', 'truth', 'justice' and 'love'.
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Most Christians believe there to be three distinct parts of God [also referred to as Persons] which form a unity known as the 'doctrine of the trinity'.
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Trinity
Card 3
Front
The creator and sustainer of all things.
Back
Card 4
Front
The incarnation of God as a human being, Jesus Christ on Earth.
Back
Card 5
Front
The aspect of God which is active in the world, drawing people to God.
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