What is the significance of the two creation accounts?
They're a description of the origin and structure of the universe.
How are the two creation accounts similar?
How are the two creation accounts different?
#1: Discusses the order and structure of creation, it points out the power and majesty of the transcendent Creator God.#2: Emphasizes the relationships of creation, especially b/w God and man.
What is the significance of the use of the different names of God in Genesis 1 and 2?
-Elohim: usually viewed as a "plural of majesty". Reflects the transendence of God.-YHWH (Yahweh): derived from the Hebrew verbhayah "to be" and thus related to the phrase translated "I AM". Show the relational aspect of God.-YHWH-Elohim: LORD GOD
How are relationships key to the creation account?
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What do we know about the world in which Adam first appeared?
It had a temperate climate-Adam/Eve had a vegetarian diet-Adam/Eve did not fight weeds, thorns, and thistles-Adam/Eve had a close relationship with God-Adam/Eve had a close relationship with God-Adam/Eve managed only a small portion of the globe
What does it mean to say that humankind was created in the image of God?
-Pertains to male/female and are spiritual beings.
What is the difference between soul and spirit? Why is that important?
What are some implications of humanity's broken relationship with God?
Death of spirit-Guilt/Shame-Fear of God replaced openness and trust
What are some implications of humanity's broken relationship with humankind?
Eve's pains greatly increase in childbearing (physical/emotional) and her desire will be for her husband.
What are some implications of humanity's broken relationship with self?