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| | The term '''god''' is applied to a deitic being that is worshiped as part of a theistic belief system. Monotheistic religions are the most common (in number of followers) and include [[Judaism]], [[Christianity]], [[Islam]], and [[Bahá'í]] while polytheistic religions are most numerous. | | The term '''god''' is applied to a deitic being that is worshiped as part of a theistic belief system. Monotheistic religions are the most common (in number of followers) and include [[Judaism]], [[Christianity]], [[Islam]], and [[Bahá'í]] while polytheistic religions are most numerous. |
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| | + | ==Biblical God== |
| | + | God is the creator of the universe.<ref>[http://wikible.org/en/Genesis_1:1 Genesis 1:1] "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (NASB)</ref> His [[creation]] is described in the [[Book of Genesis]] in the [[Bible]]. |
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| − | Most religouns uphold that a 'God' Created the Universere f>[http://wikible.org/en/Genesis_1:1 Genesis 1:1] "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (NASB)</ref> His 'creation' is described in the [[Book of Genesis]] in the [[Bible]].
| + | Attributes of God include [[Wisdom]], [[Infinitude]], [[Sovereignty]], [[Holiness]], [[Trinity]], [[Omniscience]], [[Faithfulness]], [[Love]], [[Omnipotence]], [[Self-existence]], [[Self-sufficiency]], [[Justice]], [[Immutability]], [[Mercy]], [[Eternal]], [[Goodness]], [[Gracious]], [[Omnipresence]]<ref>This list obtained from [http://www.allaboutgod.com/attributes-of-god.htm Attributes of God] on AllAboutGod.com</ref>. The Bible makes mention that God exercises eternal and righteous judgment of the wicked in [[hell]], because of an inherent problem in the human heart, namely [[Sin]].{{fact}} According to the Bible, the sacrifice of [[Jesus Christ]] on the cross of calvary and then resurrection, is God's merciful and gracious response to the problem of the human heart.{{fact}} |
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| − | Most religouns say that God has certain Attributes which includes [[Wisdom]], [[Infinitude]], [[Sovereignty]], [[Holiness]], [[Trinity]],[[Faithfulness]], [[Love]], [[Self-existence]], [[Self-sufficiency]], [[Justice]], [[Immutability]], [[Mercy]], [[Eternal]], [[Goodness]], and [[Gracious]]. In the 'Christianity' chriatains believe that Good is also omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent.
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| − | The problem of Evil The problem with this thought is that their is Evil In the world and if God is All loving he wouldn't allow evil in thw world. Some argue this point to say that God does not exist. One Theodice is that Because god has given us free will we are free to make our own mistakes.
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| − | Religoun The Bible makes mention that God exercises eternal and righteous judgment of the wicked in [[hell]], because of an inherent problem in the human heart, namely [[Sin]].{{fact}} According to the Bible, the sacrifice of [[Jesus Christ]] on the cross of calvary and then resurrection, is God's merciful and gracious response to the problem of the human heart.{{fact}}
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| | While the Bible does refer to other "gods" (lowercase ''g''), it is in a condemning way. The Bible is written in such a way that it never asks the question (which god is correct?), because it assumes that there is One God. Some textual examples of this are the following: | | While the Bible does refer to other "gods" (lowercase ''g''), it is in a condemning way. The Bible is written in such a way that it never asks the question (which god is correct?), because it assumes that there is One God. Some textual examples of this are the following: |