Creation Flashcards
Creator
The one who makes things and brings things about
Creation
The act by which God brought the universe into being
Genesis 1
The 1st story of creation (common one)
Genesis 2
The second story of creation in which God personally creates humans
Common messages between genesis stories
1) God made everything
2) Everything that God made is good
3) Humans are the high point of God’s creation
Quote for Genesis 2
“Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the became a living being”
Omnipotent
Almighty, having unlimited power, a quality of God
Omniscient
God having unlimited knowledge
Omibenevolent
All-loving, or infinitely good
Adam + Eve
The first man and woman. Adam was made from the mud and breathed life into Adam whilst Eve was made from Adam’s rib
Michaelangelo
Michaelangelo Buonaretti (1475-1564) was a famous Italian painter and sculptor
Creation of Adam
Part of the painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican in Rome which shows God giving life to Adam
Free will
Belief that God gives people the opportunity to make decisions for themselves
Stewardship
The idea that believers have a duty to look after the environment on behalf of God
Sanctity of life
All life is Holy as it is created and loved by God; human life should not be misused or abused