1.3 + 1.4 creation the nature of God / humans in Genesis 1-2

• how long did it take God to create the universe?


  God created the universe over the course of 6 days using the power of his word
• why are some catholics opposed to this idea?


  they do not believe it to be a scientific account of the act of creation
• what does God need in order to create?


  God needs his word and it is created immediately
• what does it mean by God is transcendent ?

  God is completely above and beyond the created world, he is beyond human understanding
• what does Gods transcendence inspire?


  awe
• what does Genesis 1:3 say


  ' then God said ' Let there be light ' : and there was light '
• what can God do with all his power?


  he can do whatever he wants and it is done exactly the way he wants due to his immense power
• what does Gods power inspire to Christians?


  This inspires them to trust God more deeply
• what does Genesis 1 : 31 say


  ' God saw everything that he had made and it was indeed very good '
• Who is God in terms of creation?


  God is the only creator who created everything, wordship only one God
• Since creation was done by God what does that make it.


  All creation is special and holy
• How did God create humans?


  God created humans in his own image, therefore humans share qualities with God establishing a close relationship
• How does the Hebrew word for breath connect with sharing Gods spirit?


  The Hebrew word for breath also translates into spirit suggesting we share the spirit of God along with some of his qualities
• what does Genesis 2:8 express?


  explains how God made humans in his image, created adam by breathing life into him
• what does Genesis 2:7 say?


  ' then the Lord formed man from dust off the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and the man became a living being'
• How is free will shown in Genesis 2?


  God gave humans free will, for example he gave Adam the choice to decide for himself if he wants to eat from the tree or not
• how does free will impact your relationship with God?


  using free will to sin results in turning away from God yet using free will in a way that pleases God brings humans closer to him