Published Paper


The Doctrine of Creation: A Theological Reflection

Funke Elizabeth Oyekan, Oluwafemi Babawale Oyeleke
Department of Religious Studies, Faculty of Liberal Studies, University Iwo, Nigeria
Page: 1392-1406
Published on: 2024 June

Abstract

The narration of creation from the biblical-theological perspective and scientific theories of creation share both confluence and divergence points. These often require students of religion to critically reflect on the ideas of creation stories to ascertain the truth. Consequently, this article addresses the seemingly complicated relationship between the scientific narration of the account of creations through various propositions and the biblical position on the subject matter. Thus, a biblical theological and Historical method is used in this article to present facts gathered on the subject matter. It has been discovered, however, that while some theories of creation may appear to be accurate, the biblical doctrine of creation posits and clarifies that God is responsible for all creatures. Against all the wrong notions about creation, the Christian doctrine of creation proclaims God as the Creator ex-nihilo. Thus, it is recommended that Christian teachings on creation should be considered essential since they are fundamental to the gospel. 

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