Creation

Cards (6)

  • The two accounts of genesis
    • the six days of creation
    • about the development of humans, adam and eve
  • Quote about genesis 2:4 - 3:23 development of humans
    ' Then the lord formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life '
  • Two ways the creation can be seen:
    Metamorphical: Many christians believe that the creation story is a metaphor and not literally true. 'Let there be light' could refer to the big bang
    Literal view: Belief that the Bible account is literally true as the bible is the word of god
  • Scientific explanations for the creation of the world:
    The big bang and evolution
  • The trinity is seen at the creation as the word and spirit
    Word: Jesus being present at creation
    Spirit: Holy spirit being present at creation
  • The creation teaches:
    • The importance of humans being made in the image of god
    • Concept of free will
    • Lessons learnt from Adam and Eve