ORIGINS AND MEANINGS Flashcards
1
Q
Inspiration
A
“God breathed”
the belief that the Holy Spirit guides us to do what is good and true
2
Q
Revelation
A
how God makes himself known to human beings
Christians believe that God does this fully through Jesus
3
Q
Omnipotence
A
the belief that God is all powerful
4
Q
Transcendence
A
existing out of space and time
God exists above and beyond creation
5
Q
creation ex nihilo
A
creation out of nothing
only God can create out of nothing
6
Q
Evolution
A
when animals and plants change over time
these changes are to suit particular environments
7
Q
Imago dei
A
image of God
the belief that human beings reflect Gods qualities
8
Q
Stewardship
A
the duty to care for the world God has made
to protect the world for future generations
