Questions and Answers
According to the opening chapters of Genesis, how are man and woman unique among all visible creation?
They are made in the image and likeness of God.
What vocation, or mission, did God give Adam and Eve?
Have children, and take care of the earth and everything in it.
What concept explains the attitude people are to have toward their call to dominate creation?
Stewardship.
What is Salvation History?
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What does it mean to say the Bible is inspired and inerrant?
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Which Person or Persons of the Blessed Trinity were involved in creation?
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How are Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Blessed Trinity alluded to in Genesis?
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Why did God create the universe?
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Why was the creation of human beings a special way to reveal God's goodness and love?
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What does it mean to possess the image and likeness of God?
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What operations does the human soul carry out?
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What is meant by original holiness and justice?
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What is an angel?
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What was the one limitation God placed on Adam and Eve's freedom in the Garden of Eden?
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What lie did the serpent tell Eve?
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How did Christ describe Satan?
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How can Original Sin be described as a sin of pride?
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What were the consequences of Original Sin for Adam and Eve?
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What were the consequences of Original Sin for Adam and Eve's descendants?
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What is the effect of Original Sin on your mind and will?
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What is concupiscence?
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How did Adam and Eve suffer for Original Sin?
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What did banishment from the Garden of Eden symbolize?
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In the book of Genesis, what was the first clear sign sin had entered the world?
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According to the Book of Genesis, what was the moral history of the world after the Fall?
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How are the effects of Original Sin transmitted?
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What is the difference between Adam and Eve's sin and the Original Sin their descendants inherit?
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What is the wound of Original Sin?
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Study Notes
Creation and Humanity
- Humans are uniquely created in the image and likeness of God, distinguishing them from all other creatures.
- Adam and Eve were given the vocation to procreate and steward the earth, nurturing all creation.
Stewardship and Salvation History
- Stewardship emphasizes responsible management and care for creation, reflecting humanity's duty.
- Salvation History narrates God's ongoing plan to redeem humanity from sin, starting with Creation and continuing until the Second Coming.
Nature of the Bible
- The Bible is inspired, meaning God influenced its authors, while inerrant indicates it is free from mistakes.
Trinity in Creation
- God the Father is identified as the creator, with Christ and the Holy Spirit implied in Genesis through references to God's words and the Spirit of God.
Motivation for Creation
- God's motivation to create the universe stems from a desire for companionship and love for humanity.
Humanity's Divine Image
- Being made in God's image means humans possess both physical bodies and rational souls, endowed with intellect and will.
Function of the Human Soul
- The soul allows humans to conceptualize, know God, make choices, love, and interact with others and God.
Original Holiness and Justice
- Original holiness and justice entail harmony with God and include gifts like sanctifying grace, free from sin, suffering, and death.
Angels
- Angels are spiritual beings whose purpose is to glorify and serve God.
The Fall and Its Consequences
- God restricted Adam and Eve by forbidding them to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil.
- The serpent deceived Eve by falsely claiming they wouldn't face punishment from God.
- Christ depicted Satan as a murderer and the father of lies.
Original Sin and Its Effects
- Original Sin emerged from pride, representing humanity's desire to equal God.
- Consequences for Adam and Eve included a loss of original holiness, banishment from Eden, suffering, and eventual death.
- Their descendants inherit a flawed nature, marked by suffering and sin.
Original Sin's Transmission
- The effects of Original Sin are transmitted from parents to children through conception, leading to a damaged human nature.
Struggles After the Fall
- The aftermath of the Fall included a world marked by injustice, dishonor to human dignity, and the destruction of life.
- The first indication of sin in the world is marked by Cain's murder of Abel.
Concerns of Human Nature
- Original Sin's effects impair intellect and weaken will, resulting in an inclination toward sin, known as concupiscence.
- Adam and Eve faced specific hardships: increased pain in childbirth for Eve and challenging labor for Adam.
Symbolism of Banishment
- Their removal from Eden represents the loss of intimate friendship with God and sanctifying grace.
Models for Overcoming Sin
- Models for confronting the effects of Original Sin are provided to guide humanity in restoring their relationship with the Divine.
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Test your knowledge of key concepts from Chapter 1 of your religion studies. This quiz focuses on the creation of man and woman in the image of God, their vocation, and the concept of stewardship. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of these foundational ideas.