Key Concepts

Question 1

What is 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 which leads to changes in species over time to suit particular environments.

Question 3

Imago dei

Answer 3

In the image of god. The belief that human beings are uniquely a reflection of Gods personhood. Unlike the other animals, human beings are rational, free and moral

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

Revelation

Answer 6

The word used to describe the ways in which god makes himself known to human beings. Christians believe that god does this finally and fully in Jesus Christ

Question 7

Stewardship

Answer 7

The duty to care for creation responsibly, as stewards rather than consumers, and to protect it for future generations

Question 8

Transcendence

Answer 8

Existing outside of space and time; god exists in a way that makes him nothing like anything that exists, above and beyond creation