Bible & Canon
What does the word "Canon" mean in Greek?
A measuring rod; or standard
Who wrote the Book of Genesis? And where?
Moses
The Wilderness
What does "Ex Nihilo" mean?
Creation from or out of nothing; spoken into being with only words.
Define "Original" and "Actual" Sin.
Original Sin: the corrupt condition of human nature passed down generation to generation.
Actual Sin: the evil thoughts, words, and deeds that flow from that condition.
What sign and promise did God give Noah?
Promise that He would never flood the earth again.
Rainbow!
Name the 3 Sections of the Jewish Tanak
Torah (Law)
Nevi'im (Prophets)
Kethuvim (Literature, Prophets)
What does the Hebrew word "Toledoth" mean? And what does it track specifically?
Toledoth: "Generations"
Tracks the generations, but specifically the Messianic Line
According to Genesis 1, creation took how many days? And what happened on the 7th day?
Extra 100pt if you can name the days of creation!
Six Days. God rested on the Seventh Day.
Day 1: Light and Dark
Day 2: Sky and the Waters
Day 3: Dry land and vegetation
Day 4: Sun and Moon and Stars
Day 5: Birds of the Sky, and Fish of the Sea
Day 6: Livestock; Human Beings!
What is "Protoevangelium", and where can we find it? (looking for direct Biblical reference)
Protoevangelium: The First Good News; the first proclamation of the Gospel
Found in Genesis 3:15
How many days and nights did the rain fall?
40 days and 40 nights
Out Old Testament organizes the same 39 books into four categories - name all four.
Pentateuch
Historical Books
Poetry & Literature
Prophets
What two historical questions does Genesis answer?
1. How the Israelite people arose.
2. How they came to live in Egypt.
Why are there two Creation Accounts in Genesis 1-2, and what's different about the focus of each?
Genesis 1 focuses on the whole creation order.
Genesis 2 focuses on humanity and human relationship
What did God offer Adam and Eve in Genesis 3:21? And what does it foreshadow?
God clothed Adam & Eve with animals skins
The first death recorded in Scripture that foreshadows the practice of animal sacrifice.
What animal did Noah send out of the Ark to check the waters? And what did the animal bring back?
Extra 100pts if you can name the animal that Noah sent first?
Dove - Olive Branch
Before a Dove, Noah sent out a Raven.
Give two kinds of "Covenants" we studied and their meaning.
Suzerain-Vassal: A king to a lesser king. More powerful king dictates the terms
Parity: A treaty between equals
Which one does God use?
Name the "3 Eras" of Genesis?
Extra 100pts if you can add the chapter ranges for each!
Pre-Patriarchal (ch. 1-11)
Patriarchal (ch. 11-37)
History of Jospeh (ch. 38-50)
"Daily Double"
What is the "Image of God"? And what does it entrust to humanity?
Humanity is made in the image of God; reflects God's own likeness and is entrusted with dominion - the vocation of caring for God's creation.
Why did the Promise skip both Cain and Abel? Why was Seth chosen instead?
Cain disqualified himself. Able was dead.
God chose Seth by sovereign choice, not birth order or merit.
What Mountain did the Ark settle on once the waters receded?
Mount Ararat
What is the difference between "Material" versus "Formal" Principle?
Material Principle: The core, central belief that all other teachings revolve around. Jesus Christ's justification by grace through faith is Christianity's material principle.
Formal Principle: The authoritative source of information. Scripture is Christianity's sole formal principle.
What is the longest chapter in the Book of Genesis?
24th Chapter!
What are the "3 Truths" Creation reveals about God?
Creation Reveals:
1. Who God is (the only uncreated; eternal)
2. God's Power
3. Who we are before God
According to Romans 5, how is Jesus the "Second Adam"?
Where Adam's disobedience brought condemnation to all...
Christ's obedience brings Justification and life for all!
According to Genesis 7:20, how many "cubits" did the waters prevail above the highest mountains?
15 cubits ~ 23ft.