The characteristics of God

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Holy Trinity
God is 3 persons

The Father
The Son
The Holy Spirit
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Omnipotent
This means that he is all-powerful.

Examples:
~ The parting of the Red Sea

~ The resurrection of Jesus
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Omnibenevolent
This means he is all-loving.
(God uses his powers to do good for humanity)
"But you, Lord are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness."

Example: He sent his only son Jesus to Earth to be sacrificed for humanity
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Omniscient
This means he is all-knowing.
(God knows everything in the universe, from all times)
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Just Judge
God is just and a good Judge.
"Good and upright is the Lord" - Psalm 25:8

~ Fair and forgives those who repent

~does not support injustice and oppression
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Iiament
God is the present world and intervenes in human affairs
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Eternal
God has always been and will be around forever
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Transcendent
God is divine and so separate from humans and the Earth
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Personal
Christians can develop a personal relationship with God through prayer
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Card 2

Front

This means that he is all-powerful.

Examples:
~ The parting of the Red Sea

~ The resurrection of Jesus

Back

Omnipotent

Card 3

Front

This means he is all-loving.
(God uses his powers to do good for humanity)
"But you, Lord are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness."

Example: He sent his only son Jesus to Earth to be sacrificed for humanity

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

This means he is all-knowing.
(God knows everything in the universe, from all times)

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

God is just and a good Judge.
"Good and upright is the Lord" - Psalm 25:8

~ Fair and forgives those who repent

~does not support injustice and oppression

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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