Creation And The Nature Of God In Genesis 1

Question 1

Genesis 1 describes God’s creation of the universe .It tells how

Answer 1

God created it over six days , using the power of his Word to bring things into being .

Question 2

What are the three things that Genesis 1 teaches about the nature of God

Answer 2

God is creator
God is ominpotent
God is transcendent

Question 3

God is creator

Answer 3

God is the only creator , who has created everything.
This is significant for Christians as it means they should worship only this one God .
All of creation is special because all of it has been created by God.Therefore it should be cared for and looked after .
Genesis 1 : 27 shows that God created humans in his own image , which means humans share qualities with God ( like love ) .These qualities allow humans to have a close relationship with God

Question 4

God is omnipotent

Answer 4

“God saw everything that he made, and indeed , it was very good “ God has the power to do whatever he wants ; he can create things from nothing
Genesis 1 : 31 says everything God made is “ very good” , God is so powerful he can make things exactly how he wants them .
Belief in God’s omnipotence inspires Christians to trust in God, as they know he has the power to do or change anything

Question 5

God is transcendent

Answer 5

Then God said “Let there be light “ and there was light .God only needs his word in ordert to create ; when he says “Let there be light” that thing immediately comes into being.God is completely above and beyond the created world - he is transcendent
The idea of transcendence also means God is beyond human understanding .Christians believe God cannot fully be described in human words , or fully understood by human minds; God’s transcendence inpires awe