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Line 1: − The term '''god''' is applied to a deitic being that is worshipped as part of a theistic belief system. Monotheistic religions are the most common and include Christianity, Islam and Judaism.+ − + − ==The Christian God== − − According to Christian teaching, God is the creator of the universe. Christianity has understood since about the fourth century that God is a trinity comprised of the [[Father]], the [[Jesus Christ|Son]], and the [[Holy Spirit]]. His [[creation]] of man is described in the [[Book of Genesis]] in the [[Bible]]. It is written in the Bible that a belief in God (specifically, belief in [[Jesus Christ]] as one's personal lord and savior) is a necessary condition to go to [[heaven]] (rather than [[hell]]) in the afterlife. − − Common powers attributed to the Christian God include [[omnipotence]] (the ability to do anything), [[omniscience]] (the ability to know anything), and [[omnipresence]] (the ability to be everywhere at once). Many believers in this God also believe that he eternally punishes the wicked in [[hell]] and eternally rewards the righteous in [[heaven]]. While God is said to be unique, the Old Testament in fact mentions 'other gods' constantly. − − − − He will smite the nonbelievers. − − ==Notes== − − It is claimed that [[Christianity]], [[Islam]], and [[Judaism]] worship the same God in different ways. This claim is regarded by some as a way to convert Jews and Christians to Islam, since it supports the idea that Abrahamic religion has "grown" from Judaism to Christianity to Islam.<ref>http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/moongod.htm</ref> However, many are skeptical of this idea.<ref>http://www.letusreason.org/Islam6.htm</ref> − − − ==References== − <references/> − − ==Sources== − − * Cruden, A., ''Complete Concordance to the Old and New Testaments'' (Lutterworth, 1930) − * ''The Holy Bible'' (King James Version) − * ''The New English Bible'' (Oxford & Cambridge University Presses, 1970) − * ''The New Jerusalem Bible'' (Darton, Longman & Todd, 1990) − * Peake, A.S., ''Commentary on the Bible'' (Nelson, 1962) − * Young, R., ''Analytical Concordance to the Holy Bible'' (Lutterworth, 1939) − − − [[Category:Religion]]
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