Lesson 4: Creation Flashcards
What bible quote supports that God created the universe?
- Bible Quote: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”
What are the six steps to the order of creation in Genesis 1:1-3?
1.) Light from darkness
2.) Dome, sky
3.) Land. Plants grew
4.) Stars, sun, moon
5.) Sea creatures/ birds
6.) Land animals/ humans
What did God say to command light?
- God said “Let there be light!”
Genesis 1: 1-3
What was the Earth like before God created the sky?
- The seas were neverending.
These were split by the dome, which God named “sky”
What was the reasoning of God creating stars, moon and sun?
- These goverened the seasons
What did God order the sea creatures and birds to do?
- God ordered the sea creatures and birds to reproduce.
How did God create humans different to animals? (3 ways)
- He gave humans a soul.
- They were created in God ‘s image.
- Intimate relationship
They have dominance over animals
What are the 4 key points from the story of creation?
1.) God creates from his WORD.
2.) World = Good
3.) Humans are made in God’s image
4.) Humans rule over the creatures.
What does God creating from his Word suggest about him?
- He is omnipotent.
- He deserves praise.
What bible quote would show that the world was initially good?
What does this prove?
- Bible Quote: “God was pleased with what he saw.”
Gensis 1:1-3 - This proves that evil in the world is from humans as world was perfect.
What does it mean to be “creaed in God’s image?”
- Spiritually similar
- Not in appearance
Look at example of human creativity/ morality –> similar to God
What is the Bible quote to support that humans are made in God’s image?
- Quote : “Let us make man in our image.” Genesis 1:1-3
Give a quote that supports that The Holy Spirit was involved in creation.
- Bible Quote: “Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”
What 2 interpretations are there on the Creation story?
- Literalists (God created the world in LITERALLY six days.)
- Non- literalists (not scientifically accurate, contains religious truth.)
What were humans made from?
- Humans were made from soil.
How was Adam created?
- Adam was created from soil
What is the bible verse that shows Adam’s creation?
- Gen 2:7 “he breathed life into his nostrils and man began to live.”
What is Adam told to do in the Garden of Eden?
- Adam is told to cultivate the land.