BIBL 105 Quiz 1 FALL 2023

Question 1 10 / 10 pts Explain how the teachings of Genesis chapters 1, 2, and 3 shape your personal worldview. Give at least 3 examples from Genesis 1-3, along with a short explanation of each. Your Answer: A personal worldview I believe in is creationism, as described in Genesis 1, which narrates God as the true creator of the universe. It is a firm foundation on which all Christians stand and reveals our origin. The Bible is very clear and very concise, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1:1). Another worldview that is supported in Genesis, is that man is ultimately sinful in nature, and it is sin that created death. In Genesis 3:19 it says that as a punishment of the sin of disobedience, "for dust you are and to dust you will return." Lastly, another worldview that I believe in that is supported through Genesis, is that we as Christians are not meant to be alone. Community is an integral part of faith and we are not intended to be alone. In Genesis 2:18 it says, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner." Question 2 2 / 2 pts Abram is counted righteous before God in Genesis 15 when he simply exercises faith. Correct! A. True B. False Question 3 2 / 2 pts Abram’s descendants would be slaves in another country for _______.