Interpreting Genesis Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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What is Genesis?
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- Genesis is the first book in the bible
- Genesis has three chapters
2
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What is Genesis 1 about?
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- God created Earth in 7 days, with the 7th day as a rest day
- “in the beginning, God created the heavens and the eart”
3
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What is Genesis 2 about?
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- The creation of humanity, focusing on the creation of Adam and Eve and how they are given responsible for the garden of Eden
- “he breathed life-giving breath into his nostrils and the man began to live”
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What is Genesis 3 about?
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- Adam and Eve disobey God about being responsible for the Garden of Eden
- Due to their free will, Eve at a fruit which lead to their banishment
- This links to the idea of original sin ,which is the inherited tendeancy to disobey God and commit sin
- “You will be like God, knowing good and evil”
5
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What does quote “You will be like God, knowing good and evil” show?
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- Said by the serpent to Eve
- It shows the temptation that led to the disobeying of God
6
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What does Genesis 3 explain?
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- Why evil and sin entered the world
- Why humans are separated from God
- This links to the idea of original sin which is the inherited tendeancy to disobey God and commit sin
- “You will be like God, knowing good and evil”
7
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How do Conservative Christians view Genesis?
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- They dont think bible was written by God but bible was written by God on Gods actions
- e.g Genesis 1, each day was millions of years
- e.g Genesis 2 & 3 could be seen as a poetiv explanation of how evil entered the world
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How do Fundamentalists view Genesis?
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- Believe Genesis is the actual word of God and world was made in six days
- They reject scientific theories like the big bang
- Ken Ham museum is an example
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How do liberal Christians view Genesis?
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- Genesis is interpreted metaphorically
- Teaches why the world was made and scientific theories explain how the world was made
