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Chapter 9
Part III: Christian Theology:
9. The Doctrine of God.

QUESTIONS
 
1.

'God reveals himself as Lord' (Karl Barth). What difficulties does this statement raise by its use of masculine language in relation to God? [answer]

2.

Many Christians talk about having 'a personal relationship' with God. What might they mean by this? What theological insights does this way of speaking offer? [answer]

3.

'God can do anything.' How would you respond to this definition of divine omnipotence? [answer]

4.

Why do so many Christians believe that God suffers? What difference does it make? [answer]

5.

Summarize and evaluate the main ways of thinking of God as the creator of the world. [answer]

6.

What is distinctive about the Holy Spirit? [answer]