Religion Chapter 1 Flashcards

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?

The story of God's plan to save man from the consequences of sin. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to say the Bible is inspired and inerrant?

Inspired because God guided the writers of the Bible, and inerrant because it does not make mistakes or errors. Signup and view all the answers

Which Person or Persons of the Blessed Trinity were involved in creation?

God the Father. Signup and view all the answers

How are Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the Blessed Trinity alluded to in Genesis?

Christ is referred to as the 'words of God'; the Holy Spirit is the 'Spirit of God' and 'breath of life'; the Blessed Trinity is indicated in 'let US make man in our image.' Signup and view all the answers

Why did God create the universe?

He didn't want to be alone, and because he loves us. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the creation of human beings a special way to reveal God's goodness and love?

Because they were created in God's image and likeness. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to possess the image and likeness of God?

It means having a body and a rational soul with spiritual powers of intellect and will. Signup and view all the answers

What operations does the human soul carry out?

Form concepts, know God, make choices and love, know yourself, give yourself, and enter into communion with God and other people. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by original holiness and justice?

<ol> <li>Harmony with God, and 2. Supernatural and preternatural gifts including sanctifying grace and no experience of sin, suffering, death, and concupiscence.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is an angel?

A spiritual creature who glorifies and serves God. Signup and view all the answers

What was the one limitation God placed on Adam and Eve's freedom in the Garden of Eden?

Not to eat the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Signup and view all the answers

What lie did the serpent tell Eve?

God would not punish them. Signup and view all the answers

How did Christ describe Satan?

'Murderer from the beginning' and the 'father of lies'. Signup and view all the answers

How can Original Sin be described as a sin of pride?

Wanting to be equal to God. Signup and view all the answers

What were the consequences of Original Sin for Adam and Eve?

They lost their state of original holiness and justice, had to leave the Garden of Eden, and experienced illness and death. Signup and view all the answers

What were the consequences of Original Sin for Adam and Eve's descendants?

Lost the state of original holiness and justice, introduced suffering and death, and sin. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Original Sin on your mind and will?

Damages the intellect and weakens the will. Signup and view all the answers

What is concupiscence?

Inclination to sin. Signup and view all the answers

How did Adam and Eve suffer for Original Sin?

Suffer childbirth, Adam had difficult and frustrating work, experienced pain, illness, and death. Signup and view all the answers

What did banishment from the Garden of Eden symbolize?

The loss of sanctifying grace and loss of intimate friendship with God. Signup and view all the answers

In the book of Genesis, what was the first clear sign sin had entered the world?

Cain killing Abel. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Book of Genesis, what was the moral history of the world after the Fall?

Unjust world, violation of human dignity, destruction of human life. Signup and view all the answers

How are the effects of Original Sin transmitted?

From parent to child at conception. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Adam and Eve's sin and the Original Sin their descendants inherit?

Adam and Eve committed the sin; descendants inherit the wounded nature. Signup and view all the answers

What is the wound of Original Sin?

Our human nature is damaged. Signup and view all the answers

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.