Chapter 2: Creation Flashcards
An agreement between God and his people
Covenant
The first book in the bible
Book of Genisis
What does the Book of Genisis mean?
Beginning
What does the biblical writer do?
The biblical writer used symbols to tell a realistic story and at the same time to give the deeper meaning of the story.
What is creation?
Though there is no answer of creation we look to the scripture and tradition for the answer.
What are the 2 accounts of creation?
- it tells about one God
- God is a personal God
- God created everything
What are the attributes/qualities of God?
- God is eternal
- God is all powerful
- God is all-knowing
- God is ever-present
The value and worth that comes from being made in God’s image and likeness
Human dignity
The freedom and the ability to choose
Free will
The ability to know the difference between good and evil, right and wrong
Conscience
What is life
- life is a gift
- we should protect ourselves and others
- life is sacred
- we should care for those without a home, in poverty, or sick
We were created in God’s _________ and __________.
Image and Likeness
