Kion Bolden (L28280435) BIBL 410-D02
BIBL 410 Weekly Study Questions 2 Liberty University answers
complete solutions.
The Creation and Fall of
Man
Answer thoroughly the following questions based on this module/week’s Reading &
Study material:
1. Define “evolution.”
Evolution, “simply asserts that all living organisms arose from one simple, living cell.”1
(Davis, p. 73)
2. Define “theistic evolution.”
Theistic evolution signifies that “that God ordered and directed the evolutionary process.
He may have directly produced the first life forms, but beyond that He merely
superintended the process of evolution.”2 (Davis, p. 74)
3. Is the dating of Adam important? Explain your answer.
The dating of Adam is important because the biblical viewpoint interprets the biblical
account of creation literally rather than parabolically or symbolically, historically rather
than mythologically. This viewpoint accommodates the existence of cave men and
unusual ape forms. According to evolutionary paleontologists dates Adam as one million
years ago while Christian scientists generally argue for a more recent date. The Bible
points to a relatively recent date, but how recent the date is, we will not know until
science uncovers more conclusive evidence. (Davis, p. 75)
4. When was the origin of the “soul” in man?
According to Davis, it was “Only after God breathed life into the lifeless body did it
become “a living soul” (nep̱ es hayya).”3 (Davis, p. 76)
5. Explain how dust cannot be a symbol for animal life.
Contrary to the premise set forth by Strong who believed that the creation of man to be
was fashioned by God using “ existing material in the shape of animal forms.”4 However,
dust couldn’t have been a symbolism for animal life because “it is the inanimate,
inorganic material which we know as soil, or earth.”5 Thus we understand that “Dust
cannot possibly be a symbol for animal life in Genesis 3:17-19 (Can animals bring forth
thorns or thistles? Or do men return to animal life at death?), and there is no adequate
reason for so understanding it in 2:7.”6 (Davis, p. 76)
6. Which of the six marriage principles stands out the most to you and why?
1 John J. Davis (2017). (p. 73). Paradise to Prison: Studies in Genesis.
2 IBID, p. 74
3 IBID, p. 76
4 IBID, p. 76
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, Kion Bolden (L28280435) BIBL 410-D02
5 IBID, p. 76
6 IBID, p. 76
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BIBL 410 Weekly Study Questions 2 Liberty University answers
complete solutions.
The Creation and Fall of
Man
Answer thoroughly the following questions based on this module/week’s Reading &
Study material:
1. Define “evolution.”
Evolution, “simply asserts that all living organisms arose from one simple, living cell.”1
(Davis, p. 73)
2. Define “theistic evolution.”
Theistic evolution signifies that “that God ordered and directed the evolutionary process.
He may have directly produced the first life forms, but beyond that He merely
superintended the process of evolution.”2 (Davis, p. 74)
3. Is the dating of Adam important? Explain your answer.
The dating of Adam is important because the biblical viewpoint interprets the biblical
account of creation literally rather than parabolically or symbolically, historically rather
than mythologically. This viewpoint accommodates the existence of cave men and
unusual ape forms. According to evolutionary paleontologists dates Adam as one million
years ago while Christian scientists generally argue for a more recent date. The Bible
points to a relatively recent date, but how recent the date is, we will not know until
science uncovers more conclusive evidence. (Davis, p. 75)
4. When was the origin of the “soul” in man?
According to Davis, it was “Only after God breathed life into the lifeless body did it
become “a living soul” (nep̱ es hayya).”3 (Davis, p. 76)
5. Explain how dust cannot be a symbol for animal life.
Contrary to the premise set forth by Strong who believed that the creation of man to be
was fashioned by God using “ existing material in the shape of animal forms.”4 However,
dust couldn’t have been a symbolism for animal life because “it is the inanimate,
inorganic material which we know as soil, or earth.”5 Thus we understand that “Dust
cannot possibly be a symbol for animal life in Genesis 3:17-19 (Can animals bring forth
thorns or thistles? Or do men return to animal life at death?), and there is no adequate
reason for so understanding it in 2:7.”6 (Davis, p. 76)
6. Which of the six marriage principles stands out the most to you and why?
1 John J. Davis (2017). (p. 73). Paradise to Prison: Studies in Genesis.
2 IBID, p. 74
3 IBID, p. 76
4 IBID, p. 76
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, Kion Bolden (L28280435) BIBL 410-D02
5 IBID, p. 76
6 IBID, p. 76
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