Theology Chapter 2 Exam Questions
and Answers
"What is the reason for the division of languages according to the Book of Genesis?" -
Answer- So that mankind could not build the tower of Babel and challenge God.
"Why is the disunity of the human race only provisional?" - Answer- God wants to
reunite the human family under Christ.
"What seemingly impossible event did God promise Abraham?" - Answer- God
promised Abraham that he would give him a son.
"Why was God's command for Abraham to sacrifice Isaac both challenging and
inexplicable?" - Answer- God's command to Abraham to sacrifice Isaac was challenging
and inexplicable because he was told to sacrifice his only son, and then God intervened
at the last minute to stop him and tell him it was a test.
"What did God promise Abraham because of his fidelity and generosity?" - Answer- God
promised that he would be have a great nation, a great name, and a worldwide
blessing.
"What was the sign of the covenant with Abraham?" - Answer- The sign of the covenant
was circumcision.
"What is the origin of the Twelve Tribes of Israel?" - Answer- Each one was founded by
one of Jacob's sons.
"How did God save the chosen people through Joseph?" - Answer- Joseph knew of a
famine that was coming so he told his people to store food so they would survive.
"How did Moses respond to God's choice to send him to deliver the chosen people from
slavery?" - Answer- Moses asked why God would choose a person that everyone hated.
"What did God reveal about his name to Moses?" - Answer- "I am who I am".
"How did the Jews avoid their own sons being killed during the Passover?" - Answer-
They put the blood of the lamb on the top of their doors.
"Who are the woman, her seed, and the serpent mentioned in Genesis 3:15?" - Answer-
The woman is Eve, her seed Adam, and the serpent is Satan.
and Answers
"What is the reason for the division of languages according to the Book of Genesis?" -
Answer- So that mankind could not build the tower of Babel and challenge God.
"Why is the disunity of the human race only provisional?" - Answer- God wants to
reunite the human family under Christ.
"What seemingly impossible event did God promise Abraham?" - Answer- God
promised Abraham that he would give him a son.
"Why was God's command for Abraham to sacrifice Isaac both challenging and
inexplicable?" - Answer- God's command to Abraham to sacrifice Isaac was challenging
and inexplicable because he was told to sacrifice his only son, and then God intervened
at the last minute to stop him and tell him it was a test.
"What did God promise Abraham because of his fidelity and generosity?" - Answer- God
promised that he would be have a great nation, a great name, and a worldwide
blessing.
"What was the sign of the covenant with Abraham?" - Answer- The sign of the covenant
was circumcision.
"What is the origin of the Twelve Tribes of Israel?" - Answer- Each one was founded by
one of Jacob's sons.
"How did God save the chosen people through Joseph?" - Answer- Joseph knew of a
famine that was coming so he told his people to store food so they would survive.
"How did Moses respond to God's choice to send him to deliver the chosen people from
slavery?" - Answer- Moses asked why God would choose a person that everyone hated.
"What did God reveal about his name to Moses?" - Answer- "I am who I am".
"How did the Jews avoid their own sons being killed during the Passover?" - Answer-
They put the blood of the lamb on the top of their doors.
"Who are the woman, her seed, and the serpent mentioned in Genesis 3:15?" - Answer-
The woman is Eve, her seed Adam, and the serpent is Satan.
