Christians believe that there is only one God. They are monotheists.
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Trinity
Most Christians believe that there are three distinct parts (usually referred to as Persons) to this one God and that these three aspects form a unity. This belief is called the doctrine of the Trinit
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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 towards 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.
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Omnipresent
God is present everywhere.
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Immanent
God is active and 'in the world' today.
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Transcendent
God is also 'outside the world'. God is not active in human affairs. It is up to humans to act in the world on God's behalf.
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Personal
individuals can have a personal relationship with God. The Bible often talks of God in human terms, eg as friend, king, parent, and judge.
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Impersonal
many Christians think of God in impersonal terms. The Bible sometimes talks of God in this way, eg as a power, goodness, truth, justice and love.
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Most Christians believe that there are three distinct parts (usually referred to as Persons) to this one God and that these three aspects form a unity. This belief is called the doctrine of the Trinit
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Trinity
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the creator and sustainer of all things.
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Card 4
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the incarnation of God as a human being, Jesus Christ, on Earth.
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Card 5
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the aspect of God which is active in the world, drawing people towards God.
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