YR10 - origins & meanings

Question 1

Omnipotence

Answer 1

The belief that God is all powerful

Question 2

Transcendence

Answer 2

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 3

Evolution

Answer 3

The process of mutation and natural selection which leads to changes in species over time to suit particular environments

Question 4

Imago Dei

Answer 4

In the image of god

The belief that human beings are uniquely a reflection of gods personhood

Unlike other animals, human beings are rational, free and moral

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

Inspiration

Answer 6

“God breathed”

The belief that the spirit of God guides an individual to act or write what is good and true.

Question 7

Revelation

Answer 7

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 8

Stewardship

Answer 8

The duty to care for creation responsibly, as stewards rather than consumers.

To protect the world for future generations