Origins and meanings

Question 1

Omnipotence

Answer 1

The belief that God is all-powerful.

Question 2

Transcendence

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Creation Ex Nihilo

Answer 3

Creation out of nothing
Before God created the universe, nothing existed
Only God can create out of nothing

Question 4

Evolution

Answer 4

The process of mutation and natural selection which leads to changes in species over time to suit particular environments

Question 5

Imago Dei

Answer 5

In the image of God
The belief that human beings are uniquely a reflection of God’s personhood
Unlike other animals, human beings are rational, free and moral

Question 6

Inspiration

Answer 6

“God breathed”
The belief that the Spirit of God guides and individual to act or write what is good and true

Question 7

Revelation

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Stewardship

Answer 8

The duty to care for creation responsibly, as stewards rather than consumers
To protect the worl for future generations