“I believe in one God…” Faith as trusting surrender Faith as knowledge of REVELATION Orthodoxy and orthopraxis
One God, the Father Almighty
…Maker of heaven and earth…
“of all that is seen”
“…and unseen…”
“Ex nihilo…from nothing” Creation is a radical gift freely given A beginning shrouded in mystery We are stewards, not masters of creation
Let us make man in our image. . .
Attributes/Names of God Truth, unity, justice, mercy, love, omnipotence, omniscience, wisdom, immutable… Lord, King, Warrior, Redeemer, Shield, Builder, Faithful, Rock, Holy One of Israel, God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Most High, God of gods, Lord of lords, I am, Yahweh, Father, Bridegroom…
“…being in the image of God…” “be imitators of God, as beloved children” (Eph. 5:1)
“…you will be as gods…” "For the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23)
Salvation history God in search of man “Even though we had disobeyed you and lost your friendship, you loved us more than ever…” - Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation
Redeemer God
Revealing God
“What is your Name?”
Hebrew Bible Pentateuch/Torah Historical Books Prophets Wisdom