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The concept of Belief in God in Christianity

Early Christianity emphasizes that belief in God involves a conviction that God embodies divine principles that are fundamentally different from human characteristics. This distinction highlights the transcendence and uniqueness of God, setting divine qualities apart from human traits. Ultimately, this belief forms a core aspect of early Christian theology, affirming that God is not merely an exaggerated version of humanity but rather possesses an entirely different essence that shapes the understanding of the divine in Christian faith.

Synonyms: Faith in god, Religious conviction, Spirituality, Trust in god, Theism, Religious faith, Faith, Devotion, Religiosity, Deism.

In Finnish: Usko Jumalaan; In Spanish: Creencia en Dios; In Swedish: Tro på Gud; In Malay: Kepercayaan kepada Tuhan

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Christian concept of 'Belief in God'

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Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
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From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) The fundamental trust or faith in the existence of God as asserted by Simon and acknowledged in the dialogue.[1] (2) The conviction that God embodies divine principles uniquely distinct from human traits.[2]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) This phrase refers to the faith in a divine being, which some individuals possess, but it may not be enough to shape their actions.[3]