1.4 - Different Christian beliefs about creation

Question 1

Christians believe God created what?

Answer 1

The Earth and all living things on the Earth

Question 2

Where is the creation story found?

Answer 2

Genesis 1

Question 3

Genesis 1:1-3

Answer 3

‘In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.’

Question 4

How long did it take God to create the Earth?

Answer 4

6 days or 6 ‘ages’.

Question 5

What happened on the 7th day?

Answer 5

God rested

Question 6

When was the creation story first written?

Answer 6

Around 500BC

Question 7

John 1:1-3

Answer 7

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.

Question 8

Who is the ‘word’

Answer 8

The son of God, Jesus.

Question 9

Who is the Spirit of God who was floating over the waters whilst God created everything?

Answer 9

The Holy Spirit

Question 10

So what does this mean about the Trinity?

Answer 10

All three person’s of the Trinity were present at the creation of the Universe.