Origins And Meanings

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 is a natural selection, which leads to a change 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 reflection of gods personhood. Unlike other mammals, human beings are rational, free and moral.

Question 4

Inspiration

Answer 4

‘God breathed’. The belief of the spirit of God Guides, an individual to act and 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 all of the ways in which God makes himself known to human beings. Christians believe that God does this finally and fully and the person of Jesus Christ

Question 7

Stewardship

Answer 7

The duty to care for creation responsibly, as stewards, rather than consumers, and 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 else that exists: above and beyond creation.