Christians believe God created the entire universe.
Genesis 1:1 states "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the Earth."
The Creation Story
Overview of the Seven Days (Genesis 1):
Day 1: Creation of Earth, space, time, and light.
Day 2: Creation of the atmosphere.
Day 3: Formation of dry land and plants.
Day 4: Creation of the sun, moon, and stars.
Day 5: Creation of sea creatures and flying creatures.
Day 6: Creation of land animals and mankind.
Day 7: God rested, marking the completion of creation.
Interpretation of the Creation Story
Literal vs. Non-literal Belief:
Not all Christians take the creation story literally. Some see it as symbolic or allegorical.
The Holy Trinity in Creation
Presence of the Trinity:
Christians believe all three parts of the Holy Trinity were present during creation.
The Father: Seen as the main creator.
The Holy Spirit: Referenced as "hovering over the waters" in Genesis 1.
The Son (Jesus): Referenced in the Gospel of John as "the Word," who was with God from the beginning.
Additional Notes
Exam Practice:
Students are encouraged to engage with exam practice questions.
Conclusion
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