Unit 2

Question 1

What is the Theistic view of history?

Answer 1

God created the heavens and the earth

This view contrasts with Atheistic perspectives.

Question 2

What does the Atheistic view of history entail?

Answer 2

Other theories not based on divine creation

This unit focuses on the Theistic view but includes secular perspectives for comparison.

Question 3

What is the suggested timeline for the beginning of the world according to Theistic history?

Answer 3

4,000 to 12,000 years before Jesus Christ

Question 4

Where is the beginning of history pinpointed?

Answer 4

Tigris and Euphrates valley

Supported by biblical records and archaeological findings.

Question 5

How were plants created according to the Creation Process?

Answer 5

God spoke to the earth

Question 6

How were fish created according to the Creation Process?

Answer 6

God spoke to the sea

Question 7

How were humans created according to the Creation Process?

Answer 7

God spoke to Himself, creating man in His own image

Question 8

What do plants and fish need for their essence of life?

Answer 8

Plants need soil; fish need water

Question 9

What does it mean that humans are spiritual beings?

Answer 9

Humans are spiritual beings having a physical experience, deriving essence from God

Question 10

What was God’s design for man?

Answer 10

Humans were meant to live forever, with time created for man’s use

Question 11

What tasks were given to Adam?

Answer 11

Naming animals and tending the garden

Question 12

What does life in the Garden suggest?

Answer 12

No disease, weeds, or death, indicating a harmonious existence

Question 13

What type of tasks did Adam perform in the Garden?

Answer 13

Enjoyable tasks guided by God on what to plant and when to harvest

Question 14

What was the intimate relationship humans were created for?

Answer 14

Close relationship with God

Question 15

How was the perfect relationship with God disrupted?

Answer 15

Through disobedience, restored by Jesus

Question 16

What does the reflection on history suggest?

Answer 16

Consider how history might differ if eternal life was the norm

Question 17

What was God’s original plan for humanity?

Answer 17

Eternal life and harmony

Question 18

With whom did God speak when creating man?

Answer 18

He spoke to Himself: ‘Let us make man in our own image.’

Question 19

Why was woman created?

Answer 19

As a companion for man when God saw it was not good for man to be alone

Question 20

What does God’s plan for marriage involve?

Answer 20

Companionship and partnership

Question 21

Why was Adam allowed to name the animals?

Answer 21

God gave him dominion and authority over all creation

Question 22

How did the serpent misrepresent what God said?

Answer 22

The serpent lied by saying they would become like God

Question 23

What was Adam and Eve’s attempt to cover their sin?

Answer 23

Sewing leaves together to make coverings for themselves

Question 24

What did God provide to cover Adam and Eve’s sin?

Answer 24

Garments of animal skin

Question 25

Why was God's provision for covering their sin necessary?

Answer 25

It properly covered their shame and symbolized the need for a more substantial covering for sin

Question 26

What did God reveal as His purpose for making man?

Answer 26

Being in an intimate relationship with Him and having dominion over creation

Question 27

What was the punishment for Adam and Eve’s disobedience?

Answer 27

Expulsion from the Garden of Eden and experiencing hardship in life

Question 28

What evidence is there that God wanted more than a worker?

Answer 28

His desire was for an intimate relationship with humanity

Question 29

What are the two primary views when looking at history?

Answer 29

Theistic view and Atheistic view

Question 30

Those who believe in a young earth believe that it is about ___________.

Answer 30

4,000 to 12,000 years old

Question 31

What did God command Adam and Eve to do?

Answer 31

Be fruitful, increase in number, fill the earth, and subdue it