Biblical Creation Quiz

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