origins and meanings Flashcards
what is the meaning of inspiration?
“God breathed.”
The belief that the spirit of God guides an individual to write or act what is good or true.
what is the meaning of omnipotence?
The belief that God is all-powerful
what is the meaning of transcendence?
Existing out of space and time.
God exists in a way that makes him nothing like anything else that exists, above and beyond creation.
what is he meaning of creation Ex niliho?
Creation out of nothing.
Before God created the universe, nothing existed.Only God can create out of nothing
what is the meaning of Evolution?
The process of mutation and natural selection which leads to changes in species over time to suit particular environments.
what is the meaning of Imago Dei?
In the image of God. The belief that human beings are uniquely a reflection of God’s personhood.
Unlike the other animals, human beings are rational, free and moral.
what is the meaning of Revelation?
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 full in the person of Jesus Christ.
what is the meaning of Stewardship?
The duty to care for creation responsibly, as stewards rather than consumers and to protect for future generations.
