Creation and The Incarnation

Genesis Creation

God created the universe and all living things in 6 days and rested on the 7th day

Literalist/Creationist view

Genesis happened exactly as written in 6 days

Non-literalist view

Genesis is symbolic and teaches religious truth, not science

Spirit in Creation

The Holy Spirit was involved in Creation

Incarnation

God becoming human in Jesus

Virgin Birth

Shows Jesus is fully God and fully human

Quote: Incarnation

“The Word became flesh” - incarnation - Jesus is God in human form, so Christians believe God came close to humanity

Quote: Spirit in Creation

“Spirit of God hovered over waters” - Creation - the Holy Spirit was involved in Creation, showing God was active from the start

Quote: Human Creation

“Made in God’s image” - Human Creation - humans are special and valuable, so they should be treated with love and respect

God as sole creator

Christians believe God alone created everything

Ordered Creation

The universe was created in an ordered way, not by chance

Dominion / Stewardship

Humans must care for the world and treat creation with respect

Sin and Suffering

Adam and Eve’s disobedience led to evil and suffering entering the world