ORIGINS AND MEANINGS Flashcards
1
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Omnipotence
A
God is all powerful
He made the world in 7 days
2
Q
Transcendence
A
Existing outside of space and time
God does this by existing above and beyond creation
3
Q
Creation ex nihilo
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Creation out of nothing
Only god can create out of nothing
4
Q
Evolution
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When animals and plants change over time
These changes are to suit the environment they live in
5
Q
Imago Dei
A
Translates into “Image of God” in Latin
The belief that humans are made in God’s image
6
Q
Inspiration
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“God breathed”
The belief that the Holy Spirit guides people to what’s right and wrong
7
Q
Revelation
A
How God makes himself known to human beings
Christians believe that God does this through Jesus’ presence
8
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Stewardship
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The duty to care for the world that God made
To protect the world for later generations
