Religious Studies - 5 - Christianity - Beliefs & Teachings - 174 - Creation - Introduction

Question 1

What is one of the fundamental questions regarding the universe?

Answer 1

‘How was the universe and earth made?’

Question 2

What scientific explanation do many people look to for the creation of the universe?

Answer 2

The Big Bang

Question 3

What is the belief of Christians regarding the creation of the universe?

Answer 3

God is the creator of the universe.

Question 4

What do Christians believe about the process of creation?

Answer 4

God is the overall architect of that creation.

Question 5

What is the source of all life and creation according to Christians?

Answer 5

The spirit of God

Question 6

How many accounts of creation are there in the Bible?

Answer 6

Two accounts

Question 7

What are the two accounts of creation in the Bible?

Answer 7

Genesis 1 and Genesis 2

Question 8

List three major events in the biblical Creation accounts.

Answer 8

• Creation of the universe
• Creation of the earth
• Creation of Adam and Eve (or humankind)
• the temptation of Adam and Eve
• the fall of humankind from grace.

Question 9

What event follows the creation of Adam and Eve in the biblical accounts?

Answer 9

The temptation of Adam and Eve

Question 10

What is the consequence of the temptation of Adam and Eve according to the biblical accounts?

Answer 10

The fall of humankind from grace