L3- creation story (genesis 1) Flashcards
What is the first book of the Bible that contains the creation story?
Genesis
How many days did God take to create the world according to the Genesis account?
Six days
On which day did God create humans?
On the sixth day
True or False: God created light on the first day.
True
Fill in the blank: God created the heavens and the earth in the beginning, and the earth was __________.
formless and empty
What did God create on the second day?
The sky
What did God create on the third day?
Land and vegetation
On which day did God create the sun, moon, and stars?
On the fourth day
What did God create on the fifth day?
Fish and birds
True or False: Humans were created in the image of God.
True
What command did God give to humans after their creation?
To be fruitful and multiply
What was the state of creation at the end of the sixth day?
God saw that it was very good
What did God do on the seventh day?
He rested
What is the significance of the Sabbath in the creation story?
It represents God’s rest and the sanctification of the seventh day.
Fill in the blank: God created man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of __________.
life
What garden did God place Adam and Eve in?
The Garden of Eden
True or False: The serpent deceived Eve into eating the forbidden fruit.
True
What consequence did Adam and Eve face for their disobedience?
They were expelled from the Garden of Eden.
According to Christianity, what does the creation story primarily illustrate?
The power and sovereignty of God.
What does the term ‘creation ex nihilo’ refer to?
Creation out of nothing.
What is the Christian belief about the nature of God’s creation?
It is intentional and purposeful.
How does the creation story in Genesis relate to the concept of stewardship?
Humans are called to care for and manage God’s creation.
What does the phrase ‘God saw that it was good’ signify in the creation account?
It indicates God’s approval of His creation.
What role does the Holy Spirit play in the creation narrative?
The Holy Spirit is described as hovering over the waters.