bringing the world into existence; the belief that the world is God’s loving creation

God the Creator of the universe; a characteristic of God

the all-powerful, almighty, and unlimited nature of God

referring to Jesus; based on teachings from John 1 describing God creating the world through his eternal Word

Christianity and creation

Religious education

In this unit pupils will begin their study of Christianity by examining some of the key beliefs of this worldview. They will focus on concepts of God, Trinity, Creation and the story and role of Jesus as incarnation and means of salvation.

Christianity: Beliefs and teachings

Depiction or discussion of sex or sexual body parts, including sex education.

Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Genesis 1:1 states: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the {{}}.”

Many Christians believe that the phrase “the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters” in Genesis 1 refers to the presence of the {{}} Spirit during creation.

God created the world from pre-existing materials.

God used natural processes to guide creation.

God created everything from nothing (ex nihilo).

What does Genesis 1 suggest about God’s power in creation?

According to John 1, what does “the Word” refer to?

It shows that Jesus (the Word) was present at creation.

It teaches that Jesus is a separate god from the Father.

It replaces the creation story in Genesis with a new account.

How does John 1 reinforce the belief in the Trinity?

Genesis 1 is a scientific account, while Genesis 2 is purely symbolic.

Genesis 2 is the original creation story, and Genesis 1 was written later.

Genesis 1 focuses on the universe, while Genesis 2 focuses on humanity.

Which of the following best describes the difference between Genesis 1 and Genesis 2?

They are three separate gods working together.

Each Person is fully God, yet distinct, within one divine being.

The Son and the Holy Spirit are less powerful than the Father.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Persons of the Trinity?

how God can be one being yet exist in three Persons

What is the primary theological issue that the doctrine of the Trinity addresses?

the Oneness and divine nature of the Trinity

The Nicene Creed was written primarily to clarify which Christian belief?

Worship often includes references to all three Persons, e.g., through baptism.

Christians pray to the Father only, as the supreme God.

Jesus is worshipped exclusively, as he is the only incarnate Person.

How does belief in the Trinity influence Christian worship?

The {{}} Creed is a statement of Christian faith that outlines belief in the Trinity, affirming that Jesus is “true God from true God.”

Jesus instructed his followers to baptise “in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy {{}}.”

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Depiction or discussion of sexual content

Adult supervision required

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