Key concepts

Question 1

Creation ex nihilo

Answer 1

•creation out of nothing
•Before God created the universe nothing existed, only God can create out of nothing

Question 2

Evolution

Answer 2

•the process of mutation and natural selection
•This leads to change in species overtime to suit particular environments

Question 3

Imago dei

Answer 3

•in the image of God
•The belief that humans are unique reflections of God’s personhood
•unlike other animals humans are rational,moral and free

Question 4

Inspiration

Answer 4

•God breathed
•The belief that the spirit of God guides an individual to act or write what is good and true

Question 5

omnipotence

Answer 5

•the belief that God is all powerful

Question 6

stewardship

Answer 6

•the duty to care for creation responsibly as stewards rather than consumers
•to protect it for future generations

Question 7

transcendence

Answer 7

•existing outside of space and time
•God exists in this way, above and beyond creation

Question 8

revelation

Answer 8

•the word used to describe they ways God makes himself known to humanity
•Christians believe God does this fully in the person of Jesus Christ