origins of the universe (key words) Flashcards
1
Q
What is creation ex-nihilo?
A
The belief that God
created the universe
‘from nothing’
2
Q
What is ominpotent?
A
The belief that God is all powerful.
3
Q
What is transcendence?
A
The belief that God
exists above and
beyond space and
time.
4
Q
What is evolution?
A
The gradual change
and development of
species over time.
Associated with
Charles Darwin.
5
Q
What is imago dei?
A
The belief that humans
were created in the
image of God.
6
Q
What is stewardship?
A
The belief that humans
should protect
and preserve the
environment and hand
more on to the next
generation.
7
Q
What is revelation?
A
The way in which God
makes himself known to
the world e.g. the Bible.
8
Q
What is inspiration?
A
The belief that the
writers of the Bible were
guided by the Holy Spirit
to write what is good
and true.
