Christological Councils and Genesis Creation Accounts

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What is the primary literary form used in the accounts of Creation in Genesis?

Religious myth (correct)

Poetry

Historical narrative

Scientific essay

According to the First Account of Creation, what is the relationship of humankind to the rest of God's creation?

Humankind serves as a burden on creation.

Humankind is below animals in the order of creation.

Humankind is equal to all other living beings.

Humankind is the summit of God's creation. (correct)

In the context of Genesis, what does 'Eden' signify?

A location for agricultural development

A place of punishment

A journey towards enlightenment

The original locale of human beings (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a component created on the nth day according to the First Account of Creation?

Human beings Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Imago Dei' refer to in the context of human beings?

Humans possessing both body and soul Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Creation does NOT reflect the orderly and good nature emphasized in the First Account?

Creation as chaotic and random Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between the First and Second Accounts of Creation in Genesis?

The First Account presents a structured creation process. Signup and view all the answers

In theological terms, what does the word 'stewardship' imply about humankind's role?

Humankind is responsible for caring for creation. Signup and view all the answers

What does the hypostatic union refer to?

The coexistence of two distinct various natures in Christ Signup and view all the answers

Which heresy claims that Jesus is similar to God but not divine?

Arianism Signup and view all the answers

What is the stance of the term 'homousios' as used by St. Athanasius?

Jesus is fully divine and fully human Signup and view all the answers

Which council is associated with the declaration of Mary as 'Theotokos'?

Council of Ephesus Signup and view all the answers

According to the concept of the hypostatic union, how do the human and divine natures of Christ interact?

They may influence each other but are still distinct Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception associated with monophysitism?

Jesus is a blend of divine and human natures Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the belief regarding the incarnation of Christ?

It does not diminish the Son’s divine nature Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Christ's existence with God the Father and Holy Spirit?

It highlights the eternal aspect of his divinity Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Fides Qua' refer to in the context of faith?

The act of believing Signup and view all the answers

Which philosophical concept is primarily related to the statement that 'there is no case known in which a thing is found to be efficient because of itself'?

Causation Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, how can God be known using the natural world?

Through the observation of invisible attributes Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'Necessary Being' in the context of causation?

A being that must exist and cannot not exist Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of 'possibility and necessity' suggest?

Some beings must exist and others may not Signup and view all the answers

What biblical verse supports the idea that God's power and divinity can be perceived in creation?

Romans 1:20 Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is indicated when it is stated that 'that which does not exist only begins to exist by something already existing'?

The cosmological argument Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of faith as described?

Faith as a personal feeling Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for humans to find meaning in life?

The experience of love Signup and view all the answers

What does atheism reject?

The transcendent origin of the world Signup and view all the answers

How does materialism view the world?

As the result of random chance without transcendent origin Signup and view all the answers

What analogy is used to describe God in deism?

A watchmaker who creates and leaves Signup and view all the answers

What role do angels play according to the content?

They offer spiritual and physical protection Signup and view all the answers

What belief does Gnosticism hold about the physical world?

It is evil and to be rejected Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of angels as mentioned in the content?

They are personal, free, and spiritual beings Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, what is the nature of humanity's rational capacity?

It enables freedom Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between angels and humans?

Angels are spiritual beings without physical limitations. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Lucifer' signify?

Bearer of Light Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four pre-natural gifts?

Innocence Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the term 'State of Original Justice'?

A state free from all sin and suffering. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the nature of sin?

Sin is a choice that contradicts God's will. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'copiscence' refer to in the nature of man?

The tendency to sin. Signup and view all the answers

What role does St. Michael hold?

Defender of God Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes humanity's understanding of their nakedness before the fall?

They were unaware of their physical state. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Christological Councils and Heresies

The Hypostatic Union refers to the unique union of divinity and humanity in one person, Jesus Christ.
Arianism claims Jesus was a created being and not divine, suggesting there was a time he was not God.
Nestorianism asserts a division between Christ's divine and human natures, implying they are distinct but not intermixed.
Monophysitism maintains that Christ has only one nature, which is divine, absorbing the human nature.
The term "Homousios" indicates that Jesus and God are of the same substance, reinforcing the belief in Jesus' full divinity.

Creation Accounts in Genesis

Genesis provides two accounts of Creation, each emphasizing different aspects of God's creative process.
The first account (Genesis 1:1 - 2:3) presents Creation as orderly and good, with humankind as the pinnacle of divine creation.
The second account focuses on the intimate relationship between humans and the earth (Adamah) and presents Eden as the original paradise.
The first account highlights God as the ultimate origin of life and creation's inherent goodness.

Understanding of Faith and God

Faith centers on the belief in the Trinitarian God, encouraging a relationship through the concepts of Fides Qua (faith itself) and Fides Quae (what is believed).
God's existence can be recognized through observing nature, as noted in Romans 1:20.
Challenging views on God include atheism, materialism, deism, and gnosticism, each offering different interpretations of the divine and the world's nature.

The Human Person and Dignity

"Imago Dei" describes humans as created in God's image, emphasizing the union of body and soul and their capacity for love.
John Paul II emphasizes love as essential for human existence, without which life seems senseless.
Human dignity involves being stewards of creation, responsible for the ethical treatment of the environment and relationships.

Angels and Spiritual Beings

Angels are personal, free, spiritual beings without physical bodies, existing to serve God and assist humanity.
Each person is under the care of a Guardian Angel, aiding them in resisting temptation.
The nature of angels encompasses freedom, intellect, and will, distinguishing them from humans.

Original Justice and Pre-Natural Gifts

Original Justice refers to the state of human beings before the Fall, characterized by harmony within themselves and with God.
Four pre-natural gifts of humanity include integrity, knowledge, godliness, and freedom from irregular desires.
After the Fall, humans became prone to sin, leading to a tendency to choose sin over God.

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Description

This quiz covers the key concepts from the Christological Councils, focusing on Christ's nature and the heresies surrounding it. Additionally, it explores the dual creation accounts in Genesis, highlighting their theological implications and differences in God's creation process.