Final Exam Interactive Study Guide - Unit 1

What is a myth?

• A literalistic account of a historical event using highly vetted eye-witness testimonies

• A fictional novel detailing something completely fantastical

• An account explaining natural or social phenomena using figurative language

• A literalistic account of a scientific phenomenon using technical language

What is figurative language?

• Language that uses symbolic images, names, or stories that communicate a deeper truth

• Language that only uses literal interpretations of words
• Language that is only used in poetry
• Language that uses words with the same meaning as the literal interpretation

How should we read the Creation accounts in Genesis?

• Like a history textbook

• Like a science textbook

• Like a fairy-tale book

• Like a myth

What happens if we read a myth as if it were a science or history textbook?

• Misinterpretation of the myth
• Gaining accurate historical knowledge
• Understanding the myth correctly
• Finding the true meaning of the myth

Reorder the following

• It uses symbolic words, names, and stories to convey a deeper truth. So, if we read it like a history book, then...

• We will misinterpret its meaning

• Figurative language to express its meaning, which means...

• We shouldn't read Genesis like a history textbook because it uses...

Explain why we should not read the Bible like a History or Science book and why it should NOT be understood literally.

Answer explanation

We shouldn't read Genesis like a history or science textbook because:

• - It uses figurative language to express its meaning.

• - Figurative language uses symbolic images, stories, and names to point to a deeper truth.

• - If we assume it speaks hyper-literally, we will miss out on the deeper truth it is trying to tell us.

The capital of Virginia:

• Richmond
• Roanoke

• Arlington

• Reston

Organize these options into the right categories based on what we learned from the 2 creation accounts:

Groups:

(a) Man

,

(b) God

,

(c) Man's relationship w/ God

• Rest and rule with God forever

• Ability to have a relationship with God is based on us being made in His image

• All powerful, creates out of nothing

• Stewards over creation

• Made with OG Holiness and Justice

• Everything He creates is good

• Planned Creation with order and purpose

• Made with a unique soul

• Made in God's image and likeness

What do the two creation accounts teach us about humanity, God, and our relationship with God?

Answer explanation

Your answer should include at least one element from each of the following categories:

Humanity: God's stewards over creation, made in God's image, have a unique human soul, made with Original Holiness and Justice.

God: All powerful (He creates out of nothing), He creates with order and purpose, everything He creates is good.

Our Relationship with God: Being made in God's image and likeness allows us to have a relationship with God and to be made more like Him.

The capital of Iowa

• Des Moines
• Ames

• Omaha
• Pierre