Affirms
God created all things; theology compatible with scientific understanding
Disciples affirm Genesis 1:1-2 as establishing that God is the creator and sustainer of all existence. The theological claim of divine creation is affirmed while remaining open to various scientific understandings of how creation occurred. The Disciples' embrace of historical-critical scholarship and modern science means that the passage is read for its theological rather than literal scientific content. Many Disciples scholars affirm theistic evolution as a way of integrating biblical theology with scientific understanding.
Key Distinctions
- Creation ex nihilo:
- affirmed
- Spirit role:
- Creation model:
- compatible
Scripture References
Sources
- Disciples of Christ, Design of the Christian Church (1968)
- Chalice Press Publications (Disciples theological heritage)