Revision End Of Year Test Flashcards
(10 cards)
Q: What is the Christian belief about how the world was created?
A: Christians believe God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh, as told in the Book of Genesis.
Q: What does the term ‘creation ex nihilo’ mean?
A: It means ‘creation out of nothing’ — that God created the world from nothing.
Q: What are the key messages in the Genesis creation story?
A: God is powerful, God is the creator, and the world is good.
Q: What responsibilities do Christians believe humans have as part of creation?
A: Christians believe humans are stewards of the Earth — they should care for and protect the environment.
Q: How many creation stories are in Genesis, and how are they different?
A: Two. The first is about the creation of the world in 7 days; the second focuses more on the creation of humans (Adam and Eve).
Q: What is a covenant?
A: A covenant is a sacred agreement or promise between God and his people.
Q: What was God’s covenant with Noah?
A: God promised never to flood the Earth again; the rainbow was a sign of this covenant.
Q: What was God’s covenant with Abraham?
A: God promised Abraham many descendants and a land for his people, and in return Abraham had to trust and obey God.
Q: What was God’s covenant with Moses?
A: God gave Moses the Ten Commandments and promised to be the God of the Israelites if they obeyed His laws.
Q: Why are covenants important in the Bible?
A: They show God’s ongoing relationship with humanity and his commitment to guiding and protecting his people.
