Chapter 8 questions

Front

What term do theologians use to describe God's independence?

Back

Aseity

Front

Does God have parts to His person according to the text?

Back

No, God does not have parts.

Front

What is the nature of God according to the text?

Back

God is a Spirit and does not consist of individual parts.

Front

What does it mean when it is said that God is identical to His attributes?

Back

God is the same as His attributes.

Front

What term is used to describe the "thing" that God is?

Back

His essence

Front

Why is immutability considered a difficult doctrine according to the text?

Back

Scripture reveals interactions that look like change.

Front

How is God's omniscience described in theological terms?

Back

God knows all things past, present, and future.

Front

What does the term "immutability" mean in relation to God?

Back

God's unchanging nature

Front

What does the term "aseity" refer to?

Back

Self-existence (applies only to God)

Front

How is God's omnipotence defined in theological terms?

Back

God has all power and authority