Keywords - origins & meanings

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  • Created on: 21-06-17 17:18
Creation ex nihilo
creation out of nothing. Before God created the universe nothing existed. Only God creates out of nothing.
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Evolution
The process of adaption and natural selection which leads to changes in species over time to suit particular environments.
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Imago Dei
In the image of God. Human beings are created in God's image and likeness. They reflect the dignity of God. Unlike other animals, human beings can appreciate the difference between right and wrong. They can make moral choices.
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Inspiration
The belief that the spirit of God guides a person to act or write what is good or true. The writers of the Bible were given inspiration by the Holy Spirit to record their experiences of God/Jesus.
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Omnipotence
The belief that God is all powerful. Therefore, he can create ex nihilo.
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Revelation
The word used to describe all the ways in which God makes himself known to Human beings. God does this fully through the person of jesus.
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Stewardship
The duty to care for creation responsibly as stewards rather than consumers recognising that creation is a God given gift and that we have a duty to protect it for future generations.
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Transcendence
Existing outside of time and space. God is above and beyond creation and not limited by time or space.
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