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The concept of Supreme in Christianity

In Christianity, the term Supreme refers to the highest being whose will and directives guide followers toward tranquility and peaceful living. Early Christianity emphasizes that the Supreme represents the ultimate authority, indicating that mankind's honor and worship of this entity will fade over time. This concept underscores the importance of recognizing and adhering to the Supreme's commands as a path to harmony and spiritual fulfillment.1
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Synonyms: Ultimate, Highest, Preeminent, Sovereign, Principal, Superior, Top, Predominant, Greatest, Unmatched

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Christian concept of 'Supreme'

Christianity Books

Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) This describes a characteristic of the soul, suggesting its elevated nature, which has been explained in the context of its qualities.[1] (2) An entity that is unknown and considered to be above all others, identified as the ultimate deity, and existing in an incomprehensible manner.[2] (3) This refers to the highest authority, and it is mentioned that the honor and worship of this entity will perish among men at a certain time.[3]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) This is the highest being, whose will and directives should be followed to find tranquility, and a way to live peacefully.[4]

Significance in Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: The city of God

(1) This is the highest being who is capable of making gods and promising them immortality.[5]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.