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What was the condition of the earth when God began creation?
What was the condition of the earth when God began creation?
- Populated with diverse animal species
- Formless and desolate, covered by a raging ocean engulfed in darkness (correct)
- Teeming with plant life
- Illuminated by a bright, constant light
Which of the following did God create on the first day?
Which of the following did God create on the first day?
- Light, separating it from darkness (correct)
- The sky
- Land and vegetation
- The sun, moon and stars
What was created on the second day of creation?
What was created on the second day of creation?
- Land
- The sun and the moon
- The sky, dividing the waters (correct)
- Vegetation
According to the order of creation, what happened on the third day?
According to the order of creation, what happened on the third day?
Which celestial bodies were created on the fourth day?
Which celestial bodies were created on the fourth day?
What forms of life were created on the fifth day?
What forms of life were created on the fifth day?
What did God create on the sixth day?
What did God create on the sixth day?
What was the initial purpose given to humans upon their creation?
What was the initial purpose given to humans upon their creation?
What were humans initially provided for food, according to the creation account?
What were humans initially provided for food, according to the creation account?
Which statement best describes God's overall reaction to His creation?
Which statement best describes God's overall reaction to His creation?
What is the significance of God separating light from darkness?
What is the significance of God separating light from darkness?
How does the creation of the 'dome' or 'sky' contribute to the habitability of the Earth?
How does the creation of the 'dome' or 'sky' contribute to the habitability of the Earth?
What theological implication can be drawn from God's command for the earth to produce vegetation?
What theological implication can be drawn from God's command for the earth to produce vegetation?
How might the creation of lights in the sky be interpreted beyond their physical function?
How might the creation of lights in the sky be interpreted beyond their physical function?
In blessing the creatures of the sea and air, what divine intention is emphasized?
In blessing the creatures of the sea and air, what divine intention is emphasized?
What distinguishes the creation of humans from that of other living beings?
What distinguishes the creation of humans from that of other living beings?
The instruction for humans to 'have dominion' over creation implies what?
The instruction for humans to 'have dominion' over creation implies what?
If the evening and morning symbolize transition and renewal, what does their recurring presence in the creation narrative suggest about the nature of creation?
If the evening and morning symbolize transition and renewal, what does their recurring presence in the creation narrative suggest about the nature of creation?
What philosophical challenge arises from the statement that God created light before the sun?
What philosophical challenge arises from the statement that God created light before the sun?
Assuming 'God' implies a being of ultimate perfection and omniscience, what metaphysical paradox emerges from the statement that 'God was pleased with what he saw'?
Assuming 'God' implies a being of ultimate perfection and omniscience, what metaphysical paradox emerges from the statement that 'God was pleased with what he saw'?
Flashcards
Earth's Initial State
Earth's Initial State
Initially, the Earth was formless, desolate, and covered in darkness. The Spirit of God moved over the water.
First Day Creation
First Day Creation
God separated light from darkness, naming the light "Day" and the darkness "Night."
Second Day Creation
Second Day Creation
God created a dome (the sky) to separate the water above from the water below.
Third Day Creation
Third Day Creation
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Fourth Day Creation
Fourth Day Creation
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Fifth Day Creation
Fifth Day Creation
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Sixth Day Creation
Sixth Day Creation
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Creation of Humans
Creation of Humans
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Initial Diet
Initial Diet
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God's Assessment
God's Assessment
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Study Notes
- In the beginning, God created the universe.
- The earth was formless and desolate, covered by a raging ocean engulfed in total darkness.
- The Spirit of God was moving over the water.
- God commanded, "Let there be light"—and light appeared.
- God separated the light from the darkness, naming the light “Day” and the darkness “Night.”
- Evening passed and morning came—the first day.
- God commanded, "Let there be a dome to divide the water and to keep it in two separate places"—and it was done.
- God made a dome, separating the water under it from the water above it, and named the dome “Sky.”
- Evening passed and morning came—the second day.
- God commanded, "Let the water below the sky come together in one place, so that the land will appear"—and it was done.
- God named the land “Earth,” and the water “Sea.”
- God commanded, "Let the earth produce all kinds of plants, those that bear grain and those that bear fruit"—and it was done.
- The earth produced all kinds of plants.
- Evening passed and morning came—the third day.
- God commanded, "Let lights appear in the sky to separate day from night and to show the time when days, years, and religious festivals begin."
- These lights would shine in the sky to give light to the earth.
- God made the two larger lights, the sun to rule over the day and the moon to rule over the night, and also the stars.
- He placed the lights in the sky to shine on the earth, to rule over the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness.
- Evening passed and morning came—the fourth day.
- God commanded, "Let the water be filled with many kinds of living beings, and let the air be filled with birds.”
- God created the great sea monsters, all kinds of creatures that live in the water, and all kinds of birds.
- God blessed them all and told the creatures that live in the water to reproduce and to fill the sea, and he told the birds to increase in number.
- Evening passed and morning came—the fifth day.
- God commanded, "Let the earth produce all kinds of animal life: domestic and wild, large and small"—and it was done.
- God made them all.
- God said, "And now we will make human beings; they will be like us and resemble us."
- Humans will have power over the fish, the birds, and all animals, domestic and wild, large and small.
- God created human beings, making them to be like himself, both male and female.
- God blessed them and said, "Have many children, so that your descendants will live all over the earth and bring it under their control."
- Humans were put in charge of the fish, the birds, and all the wild animals.
- God provided all kinds of grain and all kinds of fruit for humans to eat.
- For all the wild animals and for all the birds, God provided grass and leafy plants for food.
- Evening passed and morning came—the sixth day.
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