Creation Flashcards
What is the primary theme of the Genesis creation story?
The primary theme is the creation of the world and everything in it by God.
True or False: The Genesis creation story describes the creation of the Earth in six days.
True
Fill in the blank: In the Genesis account, God created humans in His _______?
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What does the term ‘the Fall’ refer to in the context of Genesis?
The Fall refers to the event where Adam and Eve disobeyed God, leading to the introduction of sin into the world.
Which scientific theory is often contrasted with the Genesis creation story?
The theory of evolution.
What are the two creation stories found in Genesis?
Genesis 1 describes the creation of the world in a structured manner, while Genesis 2 focuses on the creation of humans.
Multiple Choice: Who tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit?
The serpent.
What consequence did Adam and Eve face after the Fall?
They were expelled from the Garden of Eden.
True or False: The Genesis creation story supports a literal interpretation of the timeline of creation.
False
What is the significance of the Sabbath in the Genesis creation narrative?
The Sabbath is the day of rest, symbolizing completion and holiness after creation.
Fill in the blank: The story of Noah’s Ark is found in _______.
Genesis
What is ‘original sin’ according to Christian theology?
Original sin is the fallen state of human nature inherited from Adam and Eve.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the Genesis creation narrative?
The Big Bang theory.
Who are the main characters in the Genesis story of the Fall?
Adam and Eve.
What role does free will play in the Genesis creation story?
Free will allows Adam and Eve to choose to obey or disobey God.
True or False: The Genesis stories are the only accounts of creation in ancient literature.
False
Fill in the blank: The tree of the knowledge of good and evil is located in the _______.
Garden of Eden
What is a common interpretation of the serpent in the Genesis story?
The serpent is often interpreted as a symbol of temptation and evil.
Multiple Choice: Which chapter of Genesis describes the creation of humans?
Genesis 2.
What does the term ‘theistic evolution’ refer to?
The belief that God used the process of evolution as a means of creation.
How do some interpret the ‘days’ of creation in Genesis?
As symbolic periods of time rather than literal 24-hour days.
True or False: The Genesis account of creation is universally accepted among all religious groups.
False
What is the significance of the covenant with Noah after the flood?
It signifies God’s promise never to destroy the Earth with a flood again.
Fill in the blank: The story of Cain and Abel illustrates themes of _______ and consequence.
jealousy
What does the term ‘exegesis’ refer to in biblical studies?
The critical interpretation and analysis of biblical texts.
