Origins And Meanings Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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Inspiration
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“God breathed”
The belief that the Holy Spirit guides people to write what is good and true
2
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Revelation
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How god makes himself known to human beings
Christians believe that god does this fully through Jesus
3
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Omnipotence
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The belief that god is all powerful
4
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Transcendence
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Existing outside of space and time
God exists above and beyond creation
5
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Creation ex nihilo
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Creation out of nothing
Only god to create out of nothing
6
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Evolution
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When animals and plants change over time
These changes are to suit particular environments
7
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Imago dei
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Image of god
The belief that human beings reflect gods qualities
8
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Stewardship
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The duty to care for the world god has made
To protect the world for future generations
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