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BaltCat2 Lesson 2
Baltimore Catechism Lesson 2a: God and His Perfections
Question | Answer |
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8. What do we mean when we say that God is the Supreme Being? | When we say that God is the Supreme Being we mean that He is above all creatures, the self-existing and infinitely perfect Spirit. |
9. What is a spirit? | A spirit is a being that has understanding and free will, but no body, and will never die. |
10. What do we mean when we say that God is self-existing? | When we say that God is self-existing we mean that He does not owe His existence to any other being. |
11. What do we mean when we say that God is infinitely perfect? | When we say that God is infinitely perfect we mean that He has all perfections without limit. |
12. What are some of the perfections of God? | Some of the perfections of God are: God is eternal, all-good, all-knowing, all-present, and almighty. |
13. What do we mean when we say that God is eternal? | When we say that God is eternal we mean that He always was and always will be, and always remains the same. " |
14. What do we mean when we say that God is all-good? | When we say that God is all-good we mean that He is infinitely lovable in Himself, and that from His fatherly love every good comes to us. |
15. What do we mean when we say that God is all-knowing? | When we say that God is all-knowing we mean that He knows all things, past, present, and future, even our most secret thoughts, words, and actions. |
16. What do we mean when that God Is all-present? | When we say that God is all-present we mean that He is everywhere. |
17. If God is everywhere, why do we not see Him? | Although God is everywhere, we do not see Him because He is a spirit and cannot be seen with our eyes. |
18. Does God see us? | God sees us and watches over us with loving care. |
19. What is God's loving care for us called? | God's loving care for us is called Divine Providence. |
20. What do we mean when we say that God is almighty? | When we say that God is almighty we mean that He can do all things. |
21. Is God all-wise, all-holy, all-merciful, and all-just? | Yes, God is all-wise, all-holy, all-merciful, and all-just. |