Origins and Meanings - Key Words

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 believe that God does this fully through Jesus.

Question 3

Omnipotence

Answer 3

The belief that God is all-powerful

Question 4

Transcendence

Answer 4

• Existing 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.