Affirms
Genesis 1:1-2 affirmed as creation account; God as Creator of all ex nihilo
The NAC affirms the traditional Christian reading of Genesis 1:1-2 as the account of God's creation of all things from nothing (ex nihilo). The passage establishes God as the absolute Creator and sustainer of all existence.
The NAC's interpretation is not particular on the age of the earth. The theological content is God's sovereign creative act and the dependence of all creation on God's will.
Key Distinctions
- Creation ex nihilo:
- all existence depends on God
- Spirit role:
- Creation model:
Scripture References
Sources
- NAC Statement of Faith
- International Apostolic Holy Church NAC Catechism