L3- creation story (genesis 1) Flashcards

1
Q

What is the first book of the Bible that contains the creation story?

A

Genesis

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2
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How many days did God take to create the world according to the Genesis account?

A

Six days

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3
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On which day did God create humans?

A

On the sixth day

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4
Q

True or False: God created light on the first day.

A

True

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5
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Fill in the blank: God created the heavens and the earth in the beginning, and the earth was __________.

A

formless and empty

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6
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What did God create on the second day?

A

The sky

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7
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What did God create on the third day?

A

Land and vegetation

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8
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On which day did God create the sun, moon, and stars?

A

On the fourth day

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9
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What did God create on the fifth day?

A

Fish and birds

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10
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True or False: Humans were created in the image of God.

A

True

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11
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What command did God give to humans after their creation?

A

To be fruitful and multiply

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12
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What was the state of creation at the end of the sixth day?

A

God saw that it was very good

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13
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What did God do on the seventh day?

A

He rested

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14
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What is the significance of the Sabbath in the creation story?

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It represents God’s rest and the sanctification of the seventh day.

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15
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Fill in the blank: God created man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of __________.

A

life

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16
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What garden did God place Adam and Eve in?

A

The Garden of Eden

17
Q

True or False: The serpent deceived Eve into eating the forbidden fruit.

18
Q

What consequence did Adam and Eve face for their disobedience?

A

They were expelled from the Garden of Eden.

19
Q

According to Christianity, what does the creation story primarily illustrate?

A

The power and sovereignty of God.

20
Q

What does the term ‘creation ex nihilo’ refer to?

A

Creation out of nothing.

21
Q

What is the Christian belief about the nature of God’s creation?

A

It is intentional and purposeful.

22
Q

How does the creation story in Genesis relate to the concept of stewardship?

A

Humans are called to care for and manage God’s creation.

23
Q

What does the phrase ‘God saw that it was good’ signify in the creation account?

A

It indicates God’s approval of His creation.

24
Q

What role does the Holy Spirit play in the creation narrative?

A

The Holy Spirit is described as hovering over the waters.

25
True or False: The creation story in Genesis is considered a myth by all Christians.
False
26
What do Christians believe about the relationship between God and creation?
God is the creator and sustainer of all things.
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What does the term 'imago Dei' mean in the context of the creation story?
Image of God.
28
Why is the creation story important for understanding Christian theology?
It lays the foundation for beliefs about humanity, sin, and redemption.
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What does the creation story imply about the purpose of human life?
Humans are created to have a relationship with God.
30
Fill in the blank: The creation story is often interpreted as a __________ of God's power.
Declaration