Lesson 2 Flashcards
1
Q
- What does the Hebrew word for Genesis mean?
______________________
A
In the beginning.
2
Q
- What did God create the earth out of?
A
Nothing
3
Q
- What are three (3) theories in relation to the earth’s age?
a. ______________________________
b. ________________________________
c. _________________________________
A
a. Youth earth theory
b. Recreation theory \ Pre-adamic theory
c. Day age theory
4
Q
- What is the form or genre of Genesis 1?
A
It is a poetic song.
5
Q
- What generic Hebrew word for “God” can used in either a singular or plural fashion?
A
Elohim
6
Q
- What are the three possible explanations for the plural “let us” in Genesis 1:26?
a. _________________
b. __________________
c. _____________________
A
a. The plural of deliberation
b. “ the royal we”
c. It refers to God as his heavenly court
7
Q
- How do a man and a woman reflect God in his image?
A
Collectively
8
Q
- The entire creation of the cosmos is a backdrop for what?
A
The entire creation of the cosmos is simply a backdrop for the love story between God and His highest creation.