THE APOSTLES' CREED
STUDY GUIDE 2.3
Lesson 2: God the Father
Section 3: Maker


OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

III. Maker

A. Work of Creation

B. Goodness of Creation

C. Authority over Creation

  1. Absolute

  2. Exclusive

  3. Exhaustive

Conclusion


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What does “ex nihilo” mean?

2. What was the view of the church during the first centuries after Christ regarding the "days" of creation, as manifested in the Apostles’ Creed?

3. Which person or persons of the Trinity were involved in the creation of the world?

4. Explain the view of the lesson regarding whether creation is still good after the Fall.

5. Write down the quote of John Wesley regarding creation.

6. Explain the meaning of the following terms used to describe God’s authority over creation: absolute, exclusive, and exhaustive.

7. What mistake do we often make in dividing the areas of our lives, according to the lesson?

8. Make sure you are familiar with the contents of the following passages: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:31, Genesis 3:7-19, Romans 8:20-22, 1 Timothy 4:4, Romans 9:20-21.


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Is it important to you to know whether the "days" of creation were six literal 24 hour days? Why? What is your personal view?

2. In what ways do you observe the goodness of creation? What does this mean to you personally?

3. In what ways do you observe the curse that is on the creation? What does this mean to you personally?

4. What is the most significant insight you have learned from the study of this whole lesson? Why?