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Aristotle's Proof for God's Existence
1.
Everything is caused by something
2.
Design and pattern within creation
3.
World is full of motion
4.
A "being" decided who exsisted
5.
Goodness- standards we measure
God _________ enerything
transcends (goes beyond)
God making Himself known to us
Divine Revelation
Abraham and Sarah-
relationship
Abraham and Sarah's people were what?
the chosen people (original people God would work through)
How did Jesus fulfill God's plan?
died for us
What does Jesus offer?
salvation
forgiveness of sins and restoration of humanity's friendship
salvation
gift that goes beyond doubts
faith
3 faith
1. enables us to believe in God
2. to accept what is revealed
3. to respond with love
What does faith involve?
trusting and sharing in God's love, care, and mercy
What does "God does not program" mean to you?
It means that when God makes us he does not program us to believe in him or follow him. It is our choice to accept him or deny him.
3 Common Features of Religions
1. set of beliefs
2. values
3. rituals- specific way to worship
many gods
polytheism
one god
monotheism
community who believe, baptized, and floow teachings of Jesus Christ
church
accept the gift of faith and become disciples ?(followers)
baptism
participating in God's life and friendship
grace
3 Grace
1. helps us to respond
2. leads us to want to know God
3. gives us strength
What was everything that happened to St. Paul?
original named- Saul
from 1st century
on the road to Damascus
martyred
epistles
letters
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lexieb225
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The Source of All Life
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Chapter 1 test tomorrow! :(
Updated
2011-01-30T15:10:39Z
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