The concept of God in Christianity
Synonyms: Deity, Divine being, Omnipotent, Supreme being, Creator, Higher power, Lord, Almighty, Jehovah, Yahweh
In Finnish: Jumala; In Swedish: Gud; In Dutch: God; In Spanish: Dios; In German: Gott; In Malay: Tuhan; In French: Dieu
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Christian concept of 'God'
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) The author of nature, and the rational element of the soul is reserved for God alone, while the irrational element is associated with the devil, and the text discusses the implications of this distinction in the context of faith.[1] (2) God is good on His own account, and just also on ours, and He is just because He is good, and is the subject of the teachings.[2] (3) This entity has engaged to grant pardon by means of repentance, and commands that all should repent, and the text suggests that what this entity enjoins is good.[3] (4) God is discussed in the context of the Incarnation, and the text describes God's actions, His relationship with humanity, and His role in the salvation of man.[4] (5) God, Preparing man for this life, the Lord Himself did speak in His own person to all alike the words of the Decalogue; and therefore, in like manner, do they remain permanently with us, receiving by means of His advent in the flesh, extension and increase, but not abrogation.[5]
From: Gospel of Thomas Commentary
(1) God is presented as the recipient of what belongs to him, separate from Caesar, and is associated with the concept of the Kingdom and the Truth.[6]
From: Hymns for Christian Devotion
(1) This refers to the divine being of truth and love who is being asked to light the path of the pilgrim brethren.[7] (2) The entity from whose hand came all lights and blessings, and who crowns the devoted, favored land with the choicest mercy, according to the author's perspective.[8] (3) This word refers to a divine being, the ultimate source of creation, worshiped and revered in various religions.[9] (4) The unchanging Friend who loves until the end, and will convey the soul to the realms of endless day, to a blessed spirit-home.[10] (5) This refers to the divine being to whom gratitude is offered.[11]
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) This is the entity that brings cleansing, and it is the operation of God's cleansing Spirit, in its most general form, that is set forth.[12] (2) The entity who sent Joseph before his brethren to preserve life and sent him to preserve a posterity in the earth and to save lives by deliverance.[13] (3) God is revealed through the Gospel, offering grace and truth, and the unveiling of the heart of God contrasts with the Law's lack of tenderness and pity.[14] (4) This is the one who is trusted, and the essence of faith is the act of reliance and the grasp which holds the treasure, and is the center of religious belief.[15] (5) This is a divine being, and the text says that God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but should have eternal life.[16]
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) God is mentioned in the text, and the text compares the situation of Judas to God choosing Saul.[17] (2) This term refers to the supreme being in many religions, and angels are often depicted as messengers and servants of God.[18] (3) This is the Creator, Preserver, and Ruler, responsible for the creation and existence of all things and is present within all.[19] (4) This term signifies the divine being with whom humanity has a relationship, which is a primary focus in the provided text, exploring themes such as creation, communion, and the implications of choices.[20] (5) The text mentions the gods, who seem to have forsaken the king, and the king cannot understand the ways of Deity towards himself or others.[21]
From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository
(1) This phrase refers to deities or figures of worship, and disrespectful language toward them is prohibited, as the text suggests.[22] (2) God is the offended party, and through Christ's sacrifice, the relationship between God and man is restored.[23] (3) God is portrayed as the one who provided Nathan with the message of assurance to David concerning the everlasting nature of his offspring and throne, and occasionally grants requests in unexpected ways.[24] (4) God is mentioned as the ultimate authority, and Belshazzar's actions are judged against God's will, and the consequences of his actions are a result of his defiance.[25] (5) An appeal to a pagan deity through an oath is seen as a recognition of that deity's divinity, which is prohibited.[26]
From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature
(1) This refers to the divine being.[27] (2) This is a term used to refer to Asclepius, who was worshiped in the city and represented by a serpent, playing a significant role in its religious practices.[28] (3) The sovereignty of this entity was acknowledged through offerings, and righteous anger was expressed in response to sin, as described in the text.[29] (4) God is mentioned in the text as the sole sovereign and ruler of the universe. God is also referred to as the King of the Jews.[30] (5) This term is used to represent Elohim, which is a word that can also be used to refer to the divine being.[31]
From: The Complete Sayings of Jesus
(1) This term refers to a divine being, representing the ultimate power and creator, and is the focus of religious belief and worship.[32] (2) This is the divine being, not of the dead but of the living, as revealed by God's words to Moses, emphasizing the eternal nature of life.[33] (3) This entity is mentioned in the narrative as the one who is good, and is associated with making things possible that are impossible with men.[34] (4) God is mentioned as the one who sent his only begotten Son into the world, motivated by love for the world, aiming for salvation rather than condemnation.[35]
From: Works of St. Anselm
(1) This is the entity who made rational nature holy and is the ultimate source of happiness and the supreme good that is to be enjoyed.[36] (2) The subject of faith and discussion, this entity is seen as capable of actions such as descending, being born, enduring hardships, and ultimately demonstrating compassion, love, and tenderness towards humanity.[37] (3) The ultimate being, the only one capable of providing atonement and to whom the price for sin is paid.[38] (4) This represents a being than which a greater is inconceivable, which is the subject of discussion, and whose existence is being argued through the text.[39] (5) The divine being is described as compassionate in relation to human experience, providing a sense of compassion through actions, but not experiencing the feeling of compassion within its own nature, demonstrating a complex duality.[40]
From: Summa Theologica (English translation)
(1) God is not the cause of other than good things, and the provided text uses this as a point of consideration regarding the will of man and its influences.[41] (2) This is the divine being, and the text discusses His role in the sacrament.[42] (3) The entity of the Old Testament, also referred to as the God of darkness, is a subject of discussion regarding the reasons and explanations surrounding its nature and actions, as referenced in the provided text.[43] (4) This is the extrinsic and chief cause of devotion.[44] (5) It is the principal object of charity, and man has a communication with God, and charity is the friendship of man for God.[45]
From: The city of God
(1) The gods which man has made, and subject them to that God by whom man was made, Hermes speaks as one who is a friend to these same mockeries of demons, and does not clearly express the name of Christ.[46] (2) The gods are discussed in relation to the Roman empire, and the text questions which gods the Romans could suppose presided over the increase and preservation of their empire.[47] (3) God predicted that the world would believe in the resurrection, and the world has done so, which is a point of contention for some.[48] (4) This is the true deity.[49] (5) Supernatural beings that are worshipped or believed to have power over people's lives, and the text discusses the actions and desires of these beings.[50]
From: The Little Flowers of St. Francis
(1) The divine.[51] (2) This entity revealed to St. Francis that Friar Elias was damned, and later, St. Francis prayed to this entity, and it was revealed that the prayer was heard concerning the sentence of damnation.[52] (3) The good God changeth never, which contrasts with man's ability to change, highlighting the divine nature of God and the constancy of the divine.[53] (4) God is the divine entity to whom Friar Giles and his companion directed their prayers, seeking help and provision during their time of need and hardship.[54]
From: The Kebra Nagast
(1) The text states that God, the Word, Light of Light, and Son of the Father was born of Mary, and came to deliver his creation.[55] (2) The supreme being, the source of commandments and blessings, whose word must be hearkened to in order to avoid punishment and receive favor.[56] (3) God is the one who spoke to Eli, by the mouth of Samuel the Prophet, conveying a message about incense and actions.[57] (4) The entity that ordained the habitation of glory on earth, commanded the creation of the Ark, and communicated with Moses, providing laws and commandments.[58] (5) The entity referenced in the text is responsible for a destructive event, implying a higher power or divine being capable of judgment and action.[59]
From: The Book of the Cave of Treasures
(1) God is the being before whom Enoch ministered, and who was described as being about to remove Enoch from the earth, and who sent an angel to Noah with a command to hide himself.[60] (2) The divine entity who visited Abraham and granted him a son named Isaac, and is also referred to as the Most High, associated with Melchisedek.[61] (3) This is one of the names that shall be called, according to the prophecy of Isaiah, as indicated in the text.[62] (4) The divine entity who communicated with Noah, instructing him to take a wife and foretelling a flood that would occur a certain number of years hence.[63] (5) God is the entity who cast a sleep upon Adam, took a rib from Adam to create Eve, and planted Paradise in Eden according to the prophet Moses.[64]
From: The Book of the Bee
(1) He is the one who spread out the firmament, which is linked to the waters, according to the provided text.[65] (2) This is a being who expelled individuals from a significant place, and later allowed them to eat certain foods.[66] (3) This is the supreme being, whose actions, commands, and interactions with Moses and the children of Israel are described throughout the text.[67] (4) God in His goodness made Adam and gave him a law and a command, and after Adam and Eve sinned, God questioned them and cursed the serpent, Eve, and Adam.[68] (5) The entity, in His mercy, desired to reveal all of His power and wisdom, initiating the creation process on the first day of the week.[69]
From: The Existence and Attributes of God
(1) The supreme being, who is eternal, almighty, and the source of all power, and is the original Being, and the first Being.[70] (2) This refers to the entity that created man and is capable of being governed by a law, as well as a rational creature endued with understanding and will, according to the text.[71] (3) The entity that takes the opportunity to manifest patience and suffers a multitude of sins in the world, showing patience to the wicked.[72] (4) The text refers to God as the one whose will and wisdom are sometimes imposed upon, and whose commands might be questioned, also the one that should be the center of our service and devotion.[73] (5) This is the supreme being, and the text describes His attributes and authority, and the ways in which He rules over all creation.[74]
From: The Second Helvetic Confession
(1) This entity is central to the teachings, with emphasis on confessing sins to Him, seeking reconciliation, and recognizing that repentance is a gift from Him, as well as an open access.[75] (2) This is a divine being, and the text indicates that rest is not acceptable to this being, and the text also indicates that all things made are good, and should be used in the fear of this being.[76] (3) This term refers to the one entity believed to be singular in essence or nature, self-sufficient, and responsible for creating everything, both seen and unseen.[77]
From: The Works of Dionysius the Areopagite
(1) This being is highly established above mind and essence, and is not to be understood through sight, but through His creations, and is known above mind.[78]
Gnostic concept of 'God'
From: Fragments of a Faith Forgotten
(1) This describes the divine figure, and is the one being praised, and is the subject of prayer.[79] (2) When the Waters of the Jordan flow upwards, then is the creation of these, according to the provided text.[80] (3) God is mentioned as a source of the law, and the text discusses the concept of God, including the God of Justice and the All-Father.[81]
From: Pistis Sophia
(1) The gods are the ones who shall be tried in the assembly, according to the eighty-first Psalm, and the tyrant gods will be judged.[82] (2) These divine entities are part of the mystery, alongside the lords, representing a deep comprehension of the origins of divine beings and their functions.[83] (3) God is the one for whom the song of praise is sung, and it is a reference to the divine and the object of worship.[84]
From: The Gnostics and Their Remains
(1) The god is a being, who is associated with the Indian origin, and is the subject of a conceit, favored by the Romans.[85]
The concept of God in local and regional sources
The text highlights God as a divine entity that exemplifies trust, guidance, and religious significance, depicting a complex relationship between traditional deities and Christianity, as seen in Redwald's and Coifi's worship practices.
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) The text references beliefs in God, and also mentions that when we think of God, we think of Him as body, also mentioning that creation in the human soul covers God.[86] (2) The Spaniards thought that their God commanded them to kill and murder and to tear down heathen temples, which reflects the historical context of religious conflict.[87] (3) God is the only unchangeable object and the only complement of character and aspirations of the human soul, representing the soul's search for its ultimate fulfillment, according to the text.[88] (4) God is the ultimate reality, the Infinite, which individuals must realize and perceive, and is the source of the world's reality, reflected in good people.[89] (5) The gods are mentioned in relation to the afterlife, and those who do good work go through a specific path to reach heaven, and become the children of the gods.[90]
From: Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England
(1) The deities that Coifi worshipped, but found no virtue in.[91] (2) The supreme being, whose help is sought, and whose sake actions are taken, indicating the religious context of the letter.[92] (3) The gods were the deities that Redwald served alongside Christ, as evidenced by the altar in his temple.[93] (4) This represents a divine entity, who continued to watch over the people, showcasing the role of religion in the narrative.[94] (5) Trust in this was held by some.[95]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The omnipresent entity that exists in every living being.[96] (2) The ultimate creator and force behind all laws and life, as acknowledged in the poetic expression.[97] (3) The almighty lord of the universe, who is presented as the ultimate source of support and peace in the context of life's struggles.[98] (4) A divine entity that plays a critical role in Chalam's narrative, representing a source of comfort and complexity in his beliefs.[99]
From: Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages
(1) God refers to a divine being, considered to be the creator and ruler of the universe, and often the object of religious faith.[100]