1.1.3 Biblical Accounts of Creation

Question 1

Do all Christians agree on the idea of Creation?

Answer 1

No
Some believe Genesis is the literal story of creation
Most believe Genesis is symbolic story of creation indicating God’s power
All believe that God created the Universe and everything in it in some capacity beyond human comprehension

Question 2

What happened in the Genesis story?

Answer 2

Happens over 6 days (7th day rested)
God as Father is the creator, he named everything as well as created it showing his authority over creation
Final part of God’s Genesis creation is humanity -> made in the image of God
God as Spirit evident in Genesis 2 -> some see Adam coming to life as the Holy Spirit entering him and doing so -> evidence of God’s unique relationship with people

Question 3

How is creation depicted in the New Testament?

Answer 3

God as the ‘Son’ referred to as ‘the Word’ -> through the Word life is given, without the Word there would be no life

Question 4

Sources of authority

Answer 4

Genesis 1 &2

John 1