theme c - ethics

• Design Argument


  Also known as the 'Teleological Argument'. An argument that seeks to prove the existence of God through observable evidence of order, complexity and purpose in the world.
• Enlightenment


  A state of spiritual awakening and the gaining of a deeper understanding of reality.
• Evil


  The moral opposite of good and results in suffering.
• First Cause Argument


  Also known as the 'Cosmological Argument'. An argument that seeks to prove the existence of God through observable evidence of cause and effect in the world.
• General Revelation

  Indirect revelation. The idea of being able to see something of God through nature and scriptures which are readily available in everyday experience.
• Immanent


  The belief that God is present and involved in the world.
• Impersonal


  The belief that God is beyond human understanding.
• Lying


  When somebody offers an untrue statement.
• Miracles


  An event that contradicts the laws of nature and is usually thought to be impossible. Often attributed to the work of God.
• Mistaken


  When an individual is wrong.
• Omnipotent


  The belief that God is all-powerful.
• Omniscient


  The belief that God is all-knowing.
• Personal


  The belief humans can build a relationship with God.
• Saul's Conversion


  An example of a vision, found in the Book of Acts. On the road to Damascus, Saul is blinded and hears the voice of Jesus.
• Science


  The collection of knowledge from observation and testing.
• Special Revelation


  Direct revelation. The idea that God is revealed directly to an individual or group through experiences such as visions.
• Transcendent


  The belief that God is outside of time and space.
• Value


  The considered importance/benefit of 'X'.
• Vision


  An experience of seeing/experiencing something in the imagination or through a dream.
• Water into Wine

  An example of a miracle, found in the Gospel of John. Show's Jesus' divinity.