God's nature
I can explain Christian beliefs about God’s nature, the questions these beliefs raise, and their importance and influence for Christians today.
God's nature
I can explain Christian beliefs about God’s nature, the questions these beliefs raise, and their importance and influence for Christians today.
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Key learning points
- The nature of God refers to God’s qualities and characteristics.
- Christians believe in one God who is just, (omni)benevolent and omnipotent.
- For Christians, beliefs about the nature of God come from the Bible.
- Many Christians view suffering as either a test, the result of free will or an opportunity to become a better person.
Keywords
Evil - the opposite of good; a cause of suffering and against the will of God
Influence - the ability to shape or change someone's thoughts, beliefs, or actions
Just - fair or equal treatment, a state of justice. Belief about the nature of God as treating all people justly
(omni)benevolent - the state of being all-loving and infinitely good; a characteristic often attributed to God
Omnipotent - the all-powerful, almighty, and unlimited nature of God
Common misconception
Each quality or characteristic of God is distinct and separate from the others.
God's qualities and characteristics complement each other. For example, many Christians believe that God exerts his omnipotence with love for humanity, which links to God as (omni)benevolent.
To help you plan your year 10 religious education lesson on: God's nature, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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