Questions and Answers
God created the first man named ______.
Adam
The first woman created by God is ______.
Eve
In the biblical creation story, ______ and Eve were the first humans.
Adam
Adam and ______ are considered the first couple in the Bible.
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According to the Bible, ______ was created from Adam's rib.
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The first evil in the Bible was the ______.
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The first act of human disobedience toward God is known as the ______.
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The major effect of sin is ______.
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God allowed disobedience to happen and demonstrated ______ and Grace.
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After committing the first sin, humans entered a state of ______.
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The duration of creation described in Sacred Scripture is measured in ______.
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In the scientific perspective, the time duration used during creation is ______ of years.
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The creation of the world was completed in ______ days.
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The creation account is found in the book of ______ in the Old Testament.
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On the 6th day, humanity was created in ______'s image and likeness.
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The state in which humanity was created is known as the state of ______ grace.
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Human beings, while in the state of original grace, are referred to as ______ of Creation.
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The first sin is referred to as ______ sin.
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Study Notes
Biblical Creation Story
- The first man created by God is Adam.
- The first woman created by God is Eve.
- Adam and Eve are recognized as the inaugural humans in the biblical creation narrative.
- Adam and Eve are regarded as the first couple, symbolizing the origins of human relationships in biblical context.
- According to the Bible, Eve was formed from Adam's rib, highlighting the connection between the first humans and the significance of companionship.
Creation of Humanity
- God created two individuals: Adam and Eve.
- Humanity was created in God's image and likeness, endowed with the capacity for goodness, freedom, and love.
Perspectives on Creation
- Two perspectives on creation: Sacred Scripture and Science.
- Sacred Scripture describes the creation process over a duration of days.
- Science represents the duration of creation as spanning billions of years.
Days of Creation
- Creation completed in seven days, with specific creations designated for each day:
- Day 1: Light
- Day 2: Sky
- Day 3: Earth, Seas, and Vegetation
- Day 4: Sun and Moon
- Day 5: Sea and Air Animals
- Day 6: Land Animals and Humans
- Day 7: God rested
Biblical Reference
- The creation narrative is found in the book of Genesis, the first book of the Old Testament.
State of Humanity
- After creation, humanity existed in a State of Original Grace and was called stewards of creation.
- Adam's first words to Eve were: "Bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh."
- God was the first to establish marriage.
Harmony Before the Fall
- Initial creation featured harmony among:
- God
- Humanity (with one another)
- The Earth
The Fall and Original Sin
- The first sin is known as Original Sin, marked by the disobedience of Adam and Eve.
- The consequences of Original Sin include:
- The serpent being cursed
- Increased pain in childbirth
- A change in marital dynamics, no longer equal relationships
- Difficulties in obtaining food from nature
- Mortality, resulting in humanity's return to dust
- Relationships became wounded post-fall, including:
- With God
- Between individuals
- With creation
Nature of Sin
- The first evil introduced in the Bible is represented by the serpent.
- The major effect of sin is mortality.
- God's justice and grace were displayed following the act of disobedience.
Provision for Adam and Eve
- Before leaving the Garden, God provided Adam and Eve with clothes made from animal skin, symbolizing care and the need for sacrifice.
- This foreshadows the coming of a savior.
Attributes of God
- God possesses four key attributes:
- Omnipresent: Always present
- Omnipotent: All-powerful
- Omniscient: All-knowing
- Omnibenevolent: Always good
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Test your knowledge about the biblical story of creation. Answer questions about the first humans created by God, Adam and Eve, and learn more about their significance in the Bible. This quiz will explore various aspects of this foundational story from a religious perspective.
