Origins and Meanings Key Concepts

Question 1

Inspiration

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Revelation

Answer 2

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 3

Omnipotent

Answer 3

The belief that God is all powerful.
For Example - He could create the world

Question 4

Transcendence

Answer 4

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 5

Creation ex Nihilo

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Evolution

Answer 6

The process of mutation and natural selection which leads to changes in species over time to suit particular environments.
For example - Birds have different beaks based on what they eat.

Question 7

Imago Dei

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Stewardship

Answer 8

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