The Nature of God

In this lesson, we will focus on the Nature of God in Christianity. We will look at the different characteristics of God and consider the creation story.

The Nature of God

In this lesson, we will focus on the Nature of God in Christianity. We will look at the different characteristics of God and consider the creation story.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. God as omnipotent, omnibenevolent, creator, eternal.
  2. Where these qualities can be found in the creation narrative.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which key word means 'all powerful'?
Creator
Eternal
Omnibenevolent
Correct answer: Omnipotent
Q2.
Which book of the Bible contains the creation story?
Exodus
Correct answer: Genesis
Matthew
Revelation
Q3.
Which of the following terms means 'everlasting'?
Creator
Correct answer: Eternal
Omnibenevolent
Omniscient
Q4.
Which of the following quotes shows that God is eternal?
"Evening passed and morning came"
"God was pleased with what he saw"
Correct answer: "In the beginning, when God created the universe"
"Let there be light"
Q5.
Which of the following qualities of God CANNOT be seen in the creation story?
Creator
Correct answer: Forgiving
Omnibenevolent
Omnipotent

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UnitReligious education / Christianity: beliefs and teachings

Religious education