Discovering the Divine: Exploring the Names and Attributes of God

Discovering the Divine: Exploring the Names and Attributes of God

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain who God is, list the names of God and their meanings in different languages, and identify the attributes of God.

What do you already know about God?

Who is God?

God is the supreme being, the creator and ruler of the universe. He is a spiritual being who is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent.

Names of God

God is referred to by various names in different languages. Some of the names include Yahweh (Hebrew), Allah (Arabic), Dios (Spanish), Dieu (French), and Brahman (Sanskrit).

Meaning in Different Languages

The name Yahweh means 'I am who I am' or 'the existing one.' Allah means 'the God' or 'the deity.' Dios means 'God.' Dieu means 'God' or 'Lord.' Brahman refers to the divine essence or ultimate reality.

Attributes of God

God possesses several attributes that describe His nature. Some of these attributes include love, mercy, justice, wisdom, holiness, and eternity.

Wrapping Up

In this lesson, we explored the concept of God, learned about different names of God in various languages, and discussed some of His attributes. Remember, our understanding of God is continuously developing, and it's important to approach this topic with an open mind and respect for diverse beliefs.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.