Faith and Science Chapter 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the term 'Inerrant' refer to?

A Babylonian creation story

Writings that teach without error (correct)

A piece of literature

The day of rest for God

What is Genesis 1:1-2:4a?

The first creation account in Genesis.

What does Divine Rationality signify?

God's mind being active in the account.

What is The Exile?

The forcible removal of God's people from their promised land to Babylon. Signup and view all the answers

What is Enuma Elish?

The Babylonian story of the world's creation. Signup and view all the answers

What does Sabbath refer to?

God's day of rest. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of symmetry?

Equality of measure. Signup and view all the answers

What is cosmogony?

The theory of the origin and evolution of the universe. Signup and view all the answers

What is concordism?

The attempt to create harmony between the Genesis 1 creation account and modern science. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Archbishop Ussher?

A seventeenth century Anglican thinker. Signup and view all the answers

What does Genesis 2:4b-25 describe?

The Garden of Eden story. Signup and view all the answers

What is Psalm 104 about?

A psalm of praise to the creator that narrates God's production of the world. Signup and view all the answers

What is Wisdom 7:17-18a about?

God gives us sound knowledge about the structure of the universe. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term Torah refer to?

The first five books of the Bible. Signup and view all the answers

What does John 1:1-8 communicate?

It discusses God as the Word and the role of John as a testimony. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Greek word Logos mean?

Word and reason. Signup and view all the answers

What are the implications of Sacred Scripture being both divine and human?

God is the author, inspired through human instruments. Signup and view all the answers

What are the important implications for modern science and Sacred Scripture?

It helps avoid errors like scientific creationism and dismissing scripture. Signup and view all the answers

The three principles guiding our approach to Genesis 1 are: 1.) The Bible tells us, without error, all we need to know for salvation; 2.) The Bible uses language that is not ___________; and 3.) The way this truth is transmitted in the Bible has something to teach us.

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What is the human background of the creation account in Genesis 1?

Humans need to understand the human voice to hear the divine voice. Signup and view all the answers

What is the message about God in the creation account in Genesis 1?

The universe was created by a single, all-powerful, intelligent, and good God. Signup and view all the answers

What is the message about the world and humanity?

It elevates minds and teaches the value of the world and spirituality. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts and Definitions

Inerrant: Refers to Scripture that teaches God's saving truth without error.
Genesis 1:1-2:4a: The initial creation narrative in Genesis, requiring careful reading for full understanding.
Divine Rationality: Pertains to God’s active mind in creation accounts.
The Exile: Refers to the displacement of God's people to Babylon, challenging their faith.
Enuma Elish: The Babylonian creation myth, central to their religious beliefs.
Sabbath: Represents God's day of rest after creation.
Symmetry: Refers to equality in measure, often seen in creation narratives.
Cosmogony: Explores theories regarding the universe's origin and evolution.

Harmonizing Faith and Science

Concordism: Effort to align every detail of Genesis 1 with modern scientific understandings of the universe's beginnings.
Archbishop Ussher: Seventeenth-century Anglican who sought to reconcile creation accounts with contemporary physics.

Biblical Narratives

Genesis 2:4b-25: Depicts the Garden of Eden, an older creation narrative.
Psalm 104: A psalm of praise, highlighting God's creation in a detailed manner.
Wisdom 7:17-18a: Discusses God's provision of knowledge related to the universe's structure and time.

Torah and New Testament Insights

Torah: Comprises the first five books of the Bible.
John 1:1-8: Emphasizes that God is the Word; John serves as a witness to this light.
Logos: Greek term translating to "Word" but also implies "Reason."

Implications of Scripture

Divine and Human Nature of Scripture: God inspires the human authors, conveying His truth through them.
Modern Science and Scripture: Distinguishes between scientific creationism and materialism, bridging the divine and human aspects of the Bible.

Principles for Understanding Genesis 1

The Bible provides necessary truths for salvation without error.
Utilizes non-scientific language and images about the physical world.
The transmission of truth via biblical narrative is educational.

Human Context and Messages

Human Background of Creation Account: Understanding requires knowledge of the human perspectives, including Enuma Elish.
Message about God: Highlights the singular, powerful, intelligent, and good nature of God in creating the universe.
Message about World and Humanity: Encourages appreciation of creation and the spiritual intellect gifted to humanity.

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These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from Chapter 3 of Faith and Science. They aim to clarify notable definitions such as 'Inerrant' and 'Divine Rationality,' as well as explore significant biblical passages. Perfect for those looking to deepen their understanding of the interplay between faith and scientific inquiry.