Unit 1 Test: Creation & Fall

Which two sentences describe God's original purposes for mankind according to the Creation Mandate?

1. Man was (and is) supposed to fill the earth. 2. Man was (and is) supposed to work.

In part, Genesis 1-2 tells us how things...

Are supposed to be

God's response to Adam and Eve's sin included

Both curses and promises

Proverbs 16:6 ESV

By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.

Ephesians 2:8-9 says, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: It is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." The next verse says: "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." If you only read verses 8 and 9 without looking at the context, which of the following incorrect conclusions might you reach?

Christians don't need to do good works.

Surrounding Material

Context

Give one correct conclusion and one incorrect conclusion reached by Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar in the book of Job.

Correct: Job is suffering Incorrect: All suffering is the result of sin. Job's suffering is a result of sin.

Promise

Covenant

Sin

Distorts that which is good

Respect

Fear

Who is essentially on trial in the book of Job?

God

You're witnessing to some friends who say they can't believe in a God who allows people to suffer. Based on the summary of lessons from the narrative of Job, what would be the best answer for you to give?

God is the Redeemer and our only hope to end suffering.

In the big story of the Bible, how does God glorify Himself?

He glorifies Himself by redeeming His fallen creation.

In which step of the Bible study would it be most helpful to consult a tool like a bible encyclopedia?

Interpretation

Which of the following is not true concerning Gods authority in the life of a believer?

It Eliminates Freedom

Why is the word seed ( like offspring ) ambiguous in Scripture?

It can refer to one seed (singular) or to a whole pile of seed (plural)

Where is the Creation Mandate initially recorded in Scripture, and after what significant event did God repeat this statement?

It's in Genesis 1:26-28; God repeated it to Noah after the Flood.

The account of the Flood and the ark demonstrates that God's love results in both ... for the wicked and ... for the righteous

Judgment / Mercy

David's statement "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want" is found in which section of the TaNaK?

Ketuvim

Christ's rule on Earth

Kingdom Of God

The Old Testament

Like a story that needs a conclusion

Account of a historical event

Narrative

Did NOT live righteously for many generations after the flood

Noah & his descendants

Which of these is necessary if you are going to make good observations in your personal Bible Study?

Persistence

Introduction to the good news

Protevangelium

According to your textbook, the ultimate purpose of scripture is to...

Reveal God and provide a way for people to have a relationship with him.

Conflict is the result of...

Sin

Authority or Control

Sovereignty

Which element of the big story of scripture is first introduced in Genesis 3:15?

The Fall

Why did God include the story of Cain and Abel in Scripture?

To show how Adam's sin affects all people

What's the most important question many people fail to consider when reading a biblical account?

Why is it included in Scripture?