Origins and Meanings Key Concepts

Question 1

Inspiration

Answer 1

• “God breathed”
• The belief that the Holy Spirit guides people to write what is good and true

Question 2

Revelation

Answer 2

• How God makes himself known to human beings
• Christians beieve that God does this fully through Jesus

Question 3

Omnipotence

Answer 3

• The belief that God is all powerful

Question 4

Transcendence

Answer 4

• Existng outside of space and time
• God exists above and beyond creation

Question 5

Creation Ex Nihilo

Answer 5

• Creation out of nothing
• Only God can create out of nothing

Question 6

Evolution

Answer 6

• When animals and plants change over time
• These changes are to suit particular environments

Question 7

Imago Dei

Answer 7

• Image of God
• The belief that human beings reflect God’s qualities

Question 8

Stewardship

Answer 8

• The duty to care for the world God has made
• To protect the world for future generations