Origins And Meanings

Question 1

Creation ex nihilo

Answer 1

Creation out of nothing. God created the world out of nothing.

Question 2

Evolution

Answer 2

The idea that to survive, species change over time to suit an environment. This can be by appearance or behaviour.

Question 3

Imago Dei

Answer 3

This means image of God . It is the belief that human beings are a reflection of Gods personhood, different from the rest of creation.

Question 4

Inspiration

Answer 4

The belief that God breathed life into man. Christian’s believe this ‘inspires’ a person to act in a certain way, 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 way in which God makes himself known (REVEALS HIMSELF) to human beings. Christians believe that God does this completely in Jesus.

Question 7

Stewardship

Answer 7

The duty to care for creation responsibly. This includes protecting it for future generations.

Question 8

Transcendence

Answer 8

God exists in a way that makes him nothing like anything else that exists. He is above and beyond creation, outside time and space.