Crs 202 Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the first step in God’s process of creation according to the biblical account?
The first step is the creation of light.
True or False: The creation process took place over a period of six days.
True
Fill in the blank: On the second day, God created _______.
the sky
What did God create on the third day?
land, seas, and vegetation
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was created on the fourth day? A) Animals B) Plants C) Sun, Moon, and Stars
C) Sun, Moon, and Stars
What did God create on the fifth day?
birds and sea creatures
True or False: Humans were created on the sixth day.
True
Short Answer: What was the significance of the Sabbath in the creation process?
The Sabbath was a day of rest after the six days of creation.
Fill in the blank: God created humans in His own _______.
image
Multiple Choice: What was the purpose of God’s creation of humans? A) To rule over the earth B) To serve God C) To populate the heavens
A) To rule over the earth
What does the term ‘creation ex nihilo’ refer to?
Creation out of nothing
True or False: The creation account emphasizes the inherent goodness of all created things.
True
What is the theological significance of God declaring creation as ‘good’?
It indicates that creation reflects God’s nature and purpose.
Fill in the blank: The creation narrative can be found in the book of _______.
Genesis
Multiple Choice: Who is the primary agent of creation in Christian theology? A) Jesus B) The Holy Spirit C) God the Father
C) God the Father
What role does the Holy Spirit play in the creation process according to Genesis?
The Holy Spirit is described as hovering over the waters.
True or False: The creation of the world is a one-time event with no ongoing implications.
False
Short Answer: How does the concept of stewardship relate to God’s creation?
Humans are called to care for and manage God’s creation responsibly.
Fill in the blank: The creation story establishes a _______ between God and humanity.
relationship
What is the significance of the phrase ‘and it was evening, and it was morning’ in the creation narrative?
It marks the completion of each day of creation.
Multiple Choice: Which day did God create land animals? A) First B) Third C) Sixth
C) Sixth
True or False: The account of creation is interpreted literally by all Christian denominations.
False
Short Answer: What does the creation narrative suggest about the nature of God?
It suggests that God is powerful, intentional, and relational.
Fill in the blank: The creation of the universe demonstrates God’s _______.
sovereignty