KEY WORDS MODULE 1

Question 1

Creation ex’nihilo

Answer 1

Creation out of nothing. Before god created the universe nothing existed. Only god can create from nothing

Question 2

Evolution

Answer 2

The process of mutation and natural selection which leads to change in species over time to suit a particular environment

Question 3

Imago dei

Answer 3

In the image of god. The belief that human are uniquely a reflection of gods personhood. Unlike the other animals humans are rational, moral and free

Question 4

Inspiration

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Omnipotence

Answer 5

The belief that god is all powerful

Question 6

Revelation

Answer 6

The word used to describe all the ways in which god makes himself know to human beings. Christians believe that god does this finally and fully In the person of Jesus Christ

Question 7

Stewardship

Answer 7

The duty to care for creation responsibly as stewards rather than consumers and to protect it for future generations

Question 8

Transcendence

Answer 8

Existing outside of space and time. God exists in a way that makes him nothing like anything else that exists, above and beyond creation