Key Terms O&m

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 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, humans 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 out of space and time god exists in a way that makes him nothing like anything that exists, above and beyond creation.