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In which book of the Bible is the Christian creation account found?
Genesis
What does the first account of creation focus on?
The process of the creation of the Universe, the world and mankind
What does the second account of creation focus on?
The creation of mankind, the temptation of Adam and Eve and the Fall
What term is used to mean that God created the world ‘out of nothing?’
Ex Nihilo
What was made on day 1?
Light and dark, day and night
What did God make on day 6?
Animals and humans
What happened on day 7?
God rested
What was Adam made from?
The earth or ‘dust on the ground.’
Finish this quote; God “breathed life into his nostrils the breath of life and man…”
“…became a living being.”
What do some say that the ‘breath of God’ is referring to?
The Soul
Finish this quote from Genesis. “It is not good for man to be alone, I will make…”
“…a helper suitable for him.”
What was Eve made from?
Adam’s rib
Finish this quote from the Bible “This is why man leaves his mother and is united to his wife, and they become…”
“…one flesh.”
What is meant by ‘Imago Dei?’
Being made in the image of God
What teaching from the Bible suggests humans should reproduce?
“be fruitful and multiply”
What is meant by dominion?
having power and control over the universe
What is meant by stewardship?
The God-given responsibility to care for the planet.
Finish the quote from the Bible “Let us make man in our image and in our likeness and let them…”
“…rule over the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, over all livestock”
What is meant by ‘literal’?
You believe something is 100% true
What term is used for the group of Christians who interpret the creation accounts of the Bible literally?
Creationists
Which group of Creationists believe that the world is less than 10’000 years old?
Young Earth Creationists
Young Earth Creationists claim the world is how many years old?
10’000
Young Earth Creationists deny or reject what other theories?
The Big Bang theory or scientific accounts
How do non-literal Christians interpret the 7 days of creation?
7 days are symbolic for a longer period of time
Finish the verse from the Bible that supports the non-literal point of view “For you a thousand years are…”
“…a passing day, as brief as a few night hours.”
Name 3 things that we learn about humanity from the creation account
mankind is superior and has been give dominion
Humans are social and were not designed to live alone
Humans are sacred
Mankind has a body and a soul
Mankind is rational
We are free and have free will
We are sinners
What were Adam and Eve told not to do?
Eat fruit from one tree in the Garden of Eden
God gave Adam and Eve what gift?
Free Will
According to the Bible, what did God do to Adam and Eve after they ate the forbidden fruit?
Punished of ‘cursed’ them
What term do Christians use for the sin that has been passed from Adam and Eve to the rest of humanity?
Original Sin
Why do some Christians believe it is important to follow the Bible literally?
because it is the absolute word of God
Who apologised to Darwin for originally rejecting his theory?
The Church of England
What concept has been used by Christians to try and work with Darwin’s theory of Evolution?
Planned Evolution
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