Origins and Meanings

Question 1

inspiration

Answer 1

• “God breathed”

- the belief that the holy spirit guides people to write what is good and true

Question 2

revelation

Answer 2

• how God makes himself known to human beings

- christians believe that God does this fully through Jesus

Question 3

omnipotence

Answer 3

• the belief that God is all powerful

Question 4

transcendence

Answer 4

• existing outside of space and time

- God exists above and beyond creation

Question 5

creation ex nihilo

Answer 5

• creation out of nothing

- only God can create out of nothing

Question 6

evolution

Answer 6

• when animals and plants change over time

- these changes are to suit particular environments

Question 7

stewardship

Answer 7

• the duty to care for the world God has made

- to protect the world for future generations

Question 8

imago dei

Answer 8

• image of God

- the belief that human beings reflect God’s qualities