Creation Flashcards
Creation
For all Christians it’s important that god is the creator of the universe. It is the spirit of god which is the source of all life and the creation .
Genesis 1
God created the universe over seven days. “And god was that is was good” a phrase used to describe each stage of the creation
Day 1
Day and night
Day 2
Heaven and earth
Day 3
Land and plants
Day 4
Moon and stars
Day 5
Birds and fish
Day 6
Creatures and mankind
Day 7
Rested
Genesis 2
Adam lives in the garden of Eden. God created his companion from Adams rib- eve. God gives them the command to not eat from the tree of knowledge.
Genesis 3
The fall - Adam and Eve were tempted by the devil in the form of a serpent to go against gods will. Confess to what they’ve done and are sent away from the garden because of this humans are born with original sin
Interpretation 1
Fundamentalist Christians believe the story to be absolutely true, literal interpretation of the creation story
Interpretation 2
Other Christians believe the story is more symbolic and needs to be interpreted, don’t believe every detail