1.5 + 1.6 significance of creation + bible and structure

Created by

hilda krutinyte

Cards (21)

what does being a steward require? 
looking after the world with care and love
what does Genesis 1: 28 about being stewards? 
The bible says to ' subdue ' the earth and ' have dominion ' over every living things. Gifted the power and authority to rule over all other creatures
why are we viewed as stewards? 
the world is a gift from God therefore expected to protect and care for the world in return
what is the new testament about? 
deals with live and teachings of Jesus and his apostles
what does the acts of the apostles show? 
early events in the church
what does the epistles show ?
written by apostles, how to follow the teachings of Jesus in everyday life
what do the Gospels show? 
actions and teachings of Jesus
what does revelation show? 
written by apostle John, presents mystic visions which are considered to be the events of the end of the world
what is the old testament? 
how God guided the Jews throughout their earlier history, before the arrival of Jesus
how is history presented in the old testament? 
God guided Jews yet they often refused to listen, warns people not to make the same mistake
how is wisdom presented in the old testament? 
Through prayers, psalms, poems and book of advice. Develop an understanding of faith and live in a way that pleases God
how is prophecy presented in the old testament? 
remain faithful to God, teaches God is active in the world
how is law presented in the old testament? 
Jews became the people of God, expresses rules + guidelines + 10 commandments
what is the sanctity of life? 
all life is holy and sacred
what is believed by christians regarding the sanctity of life? 
every stage of life should be treated with care and respect
what are christians against? 
abortion and euthanasia
how is the sanctity of life established in the Bible?
God blesses humans after he creates them, therefore all creation is holy
what does is mean to have dignity? 
worthy of honour and respect
why do we have dignity?
God made humans in his image therefore all humans are equal as they share in the qualities of God
what do Christians believe regarding dignity? 
respect your own dignity along with others
what does laudato si 68 say ? 
' This responsibility for Gods earth means that human beings ... must respect the laws of nature and the delicate existing between the creatures of this world'