origins and meanings Flashcards
what is the meaning of inspiration?
“God breathed”
“The belief that the spirit of God guides an individual to write or act what is good and true”
what is the meaning of omnipotence
“The belief that God is all-powerful”
What is the meaning of Transcendence
“Existing outside of space and time”
“God exists in a way that makes him nothing like anytime else that exists, above and beyond creation.
What is the meaning if creation ex nihio
“creation out of nothing”
“before God created the universe, nothing existed. only God can create out of nothing”
What is the meaning of evolution
“the process of mutation ad natural selection which leads to changes in species over time to suit particular environments”
what is the meaning of imago Dei
“in the image of God. the belief that human beings are uniquely a reflection of God’s personhood”
“unlike the other animals, humans beings are rational , free and moral.”
what is the meaning of revelation
“the word used to describe all of the way in which God makes himself known to known to human beings”
“Christian believe that God does this finally and fully in the person of Jesus Christ”
what is the meaning of stewardship
The duty to care for creation responsibly, as stewards rather than consumers.
To protect the world for future generations
