1.4 Different Christian beliefs about creation Flashcards
What do Christians believe about the creation?
- found in first book of Genesis chap 1
- may not be scientifically accurate, but contains religious truth: God’s choice and design
What is the quote from Genesis 1:1-3?
‘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
How long was this believed to have taken?
6 periods of time (days) after which God rested
What is the most important part of the Creation story for Christians?
The quotation saying everything was ‘good”
What do many Christians interpret the story in Genesis chapter 1 as?
A way of describing the creation of the world by God - don’t all believe it was literally made in 6 days
‘The Spirit of God was hovering over the waters’ - what could this refer to?
The Holy Spirit also being present, alongside the Father - Trinity
