CREATION AND FALL OF MANKIND
Q1. First account of creation (Genesis 1:1–2:4a)
1. God created heaven and earth in the beginning.
2. Separated light from darkness (Day/Night).
3. Created sky, land, seas, and vegetation.
4. Created sun, moon, and stars.
5. Created fish and birds.
6. Created animals and human beings; rested on 7th day.
Q2. Second account of creation (Genesis 2:4b–25)
1. God formed man from dust and breathed life into him.
2. Planted Garden of Eden with tree of life and tree of knowledge.
3. Put man in the garden to care for it.
4. Commanded man not to eat from tree of knowledge.
5. Created animals and birds, gave man power to name them.
6. Made woman from man’s rib for companionship.
Q3. Similarities between the two accounts
1. God is the sole creator.
2. Human beings are special in creation.
3. Human beings given responsibility over creation.
4. Creation is orderly.
5. All depend on God for sustenance.
6. Male and female created for companionship.
Q4. Differences between the two accounts
1. First account: man and woman created together; second: man first,
woman later.
2. First: humans in God’s image; second: man from dust, woman from rib.
3. First: humans created last; second: created first.
4. First: God named creation; second: man named creatures.
5. First: humans told to subdue earth; second: confined to Eden.
6. First: unity with Spirit; second: God acted alone.
Q5. Attributes of God from the accounts
1. All-powerful (omnipotent).
2. Orderly and perfect.
3. Provider and sustainer.
4. Creator of all.
5. All-knowing (omniscient).
6. Loving and relational.
Q6. Provisions given to man by God
1. Garden of Eden.
2. A helper/companion.
3. Authority over creation.
4. Ability to procreate.
5. Food from plants and animals.
6. God’s love and fellowship.
Q7. Teachings from the creation accounts
1. Human beings are most important of God’s creation.
2. Humans are co-creators with God.
3. Creation was deliberate by God.
4. Man and woman are companions.
5. Work and leisure are gifts from God.
6. Marriage is sacred and divine.
Q8. Why man is more important than other creatures
1. Created in God’s image.
2. Given God’s breath of life.
3. Given authority over creation.
4. Ability to reason and choose (free will).
5. Blessed to multiply and fill earth.
6. Created for fellowship with God.
Q9. How human beings co-create with God
1. Caring for the environment.
2. Procreation.
3. Making just laws.
4. Developing technology to improve life.
5. Providing education and employment.
6. Helping the needy and protecting life.
Q10. Ways Christians care for God’s creation
1. Planting trees and conserving soil.
2. Cleaning the environment.
3. Creating awareness on conservation.
4. Avoiding poaching and deforestation.
5. Supporting environmental projects.
6. Teaching environmental care in schools/churches.
Q11. How a Christian can show respect for life today
1. Planting trees/avoiding pollution.
2. Caring for the needy.
3. Condemning abortion and murder.
4. Practicing responsible parenthood.
5. Protecting human rights.
6. Guidance and counseling on value of life.
Q12. Ways man has interfered with God’s creation
1. Deforestation.
2. Pollution of air, water, and land.
3. Abortion and murder.
4. Genetic engineering/test-tube babies.
5. Sexual immorality.
6. Use of contraceptives to limit procreation.
Q13. Teachings on marriage from Genesis 1–2
1. Marriage is monogamous.
2. Between man and woman.
3. For procreation.
4. Permanent union.
5. Companionship.
6. Sacred and ordained by God.
Q14. Relationship between man and woman (Genesis)
1. Both created by God with His breath.
2. Companions and equals before God.
3. To marry and procreate.
4. To care for creation together.
5. To worship and obey God.
6. Both share mortality (death).
Q15. Teachings supporting equality of man and woman
1. Both made in God’s image.
2. Share equal dignity and worth.
3. Given authority over creation.
4. Common origin and destiny.
5. Both co-creators with God.
6. Depend equally on God for survival.
