The nature of God
What The nature of God means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Seen by some believers as the creator who brought the universe into existence through the Big Bang.
The core beliefs about God, including the Trinity and God's omnipotent, loving nature.
Topics that use The nature of God
- Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Theme B: Religion and life (AQA GCSE)
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- Afterlife and judgement
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- Awe and wonder
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