origins and meaning key words Flashcards
What is the meaning of creation ex nihilo? and give an example
Creation out of nothing. Before god created the universe nothing existed, only god can create out of nothing. God crated the world when there was nothing.
What is the meaning of evolution? and give an example
The process of mutation or natural selection which leads to changes in species over time to suiy parlicular environments, like polar bears have evlver to camouflage into the snow with white coats.
What is meaning of imago dei? and give an example
in the image of God. The belief that human beings are uniquely a reflection of God’s personhood. Unlike the other animals, human beings are rational, free and moral. Inspiration “God breathed” The belief that the Spirit of God guides an individual to act or write what is good and true.
what is the meaning of inspiration? and give an example
‘god breathed’, the belief that the spirit of god guides an idividualto act or write what is good or true
what is the meaning of revelation? and give an example
the word used to describe all of the ways in which God makes himself known to human beings. Christians believe that God does this finally and fully in the person of Jesus Christ.
What is the meaning of stewardship? and give an example
the duty to care for creation responsibly, as stewards rather than consumers, and to protect it for future generations.
what is the meaning of omnipotence? and give an example?
the belief that God is all powerful we know this because god created the universe and all things in it
what is the meaning of transcendence?
existing outside of space and time; God exists in a way that makes him nothing like anything else that exists, above and beyond creation.