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Origins Name: Devanae Adams-Dukes Course: CWV-101 Date: 1/21/24 Instructor: Brian M Koning Be sure you answer Part One, Part Two, Part Three, and the Reference section of this assignment before submitting. Part One: Christian Beliefs Respond thoroughly to the prompts in this part, using a total of 250-350 words combined. Use the Bible and at least one academic source (textbook, topic overview, or peer-reviewed article). Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations. Include all the sources you cite in a reference section at the end of this document. 1. Summarize Christian beliefs about the origins of the universe: In Christian theology, four significant acts are discussed concerning the origins of the world, creation, redemption, fall, and restoration. This chapter focuses on the concept of God's creation of everything. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, 2001 begins with the statement that in the beginning, God created the earth and the heavens. This is found at the start of Genesis chapter one, which describes the creation of the world. Christians believe that God brought the universe into existence out of nothing. However, there are varying perspectives among Christians regarding how God accomplished this creation. Genesis 1-2 presents three main viewpoints, Young Earth Creationism, Old Earth Creationism, and Evolutionary Creationism.Christians have the freedom to embrace their own beliefs. 2. Summarize Genesis 1-2: God, in the first chapter of Genesis, formed the earth and sky over a span of six days. He then proceeded to organize everything to provide the perfect environment for humanity. He distinguished between day and night, light and darkness, and established the division between the seas and the dry land. According to The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, 2001, Genesis 1:11 states, "Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind." God observed the excellence of his creation. By the fourth day, he had already brought into existence birds, sea
creatures, and livestock. Towards the end of Genesis 1, God counts the creation of man and woman, trusting them with the care of the earth. In the second chapter of Genesis, God takes a day of rest after completing his work. He then creates Adam, the first human, to tend to the Garden of Eden. Adam could consume any tree within the garden, but eating one specific tree would result in death. While Adam was sleeping God tooks one of his ribs and created Eve to serve as his companion and support. 3. Summarize general revelation and special revelation: God has chosen two ways to make himself known to us, special revelation and general revelation. Special revelation occurs through significant events like the life of Jesus, the work of the Holy Spirit, and divine inspiration found in the Bible.In a Christian perspective, the physical sciences are seen as a means of understanding God (Grand Canyon University, 2021, The Nature of Creation: God's Good Work, p. 1). From a Christian standpoint, the study of physical sciences can provide insight into understanding God's nature. However, it is a more universal and indirect way for God to reveal himself to all people. 4. Summarize the three major Creationism approaches to Genesis 1-2: The viewpoints of Old Earth Creationism, Young Earth Creationism, and Evolutionary Creationism are the three primary perspectives of the origin of the universe. Old Earth Creationism maintains that creation unfolded gradually over an extensive period. They argue that significant intervals passed between each day of creation. According to their beliefs, life emerged as God issued commands, and both the universe and earth are billions of years old (Grand Canyon University, 2021, The Nature of Creation: God's Good Work, p. 6). Evolutionary creationism is based on the earth's age reaching billions of years, and that God employed evolution as the mechanism for life's development over time. Young Earth Creationism asserts that God fashioned the universe in six days. May believe that Adam, upon his creation, did reach adulthood. Part Two: Current Understanding Respond thoroughly to the prompts in this part, using a total of 250-350 words combined. Use the Bible and at least one academic source (textbook, topic overview, or peer-reviewed article). Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations. Include all the sources you cite in a reference section at the end of this document.
1. My current beliefs about the origin of the universe: My current understanding of the universe is that the Earth was brought into existence by God countless eons ago, to provide humanity with a familiar dwelling. 2. My current beliefs about evolution: In my perspective, God granted us the freedom to evolve independently without any need for intervention. God's intention was for us to progress on our own accord, unrestricted by his involvement. 3. My current beliefs about the age of the earth: In my viewpoint, the Earth has been in existence for countless years, possibly even billions. I do not see how the Earth could have transformed into its present condition within a span of 6,000 years. It appears that the short duration could have led us to where we are today. 4. My current beliefs about if the Bible and science can be reconciled: I believe it's possible to find a common ground between these two notions. To truly comprehend them, we should seek scientific explanations alongside the Bible's ability to provide clarification. Part Three: Impact of Current Understanding Respond thoroughly to the prompts in this part, using a total of 250-350 words combined. Use the Bible and at least one academic source (textbook, topic overview, or peer-reviewed article). Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations. Include all the sources you cite in a reference section at the end of this document. 1. Therefore, this is what I believe about the nature of God:
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