CRST 290
QUIZ 5
ADAM AND MAN “KIND”
Questions and Answers | 2026 Update
Imago Dei, Baraminology, Biblical Anthropology, and Fossil Hominids
Liberty University
School of Religion | CRST 290 Creation Conversation
August 2026
Abstract
This study guide and examination document supports students preparing for CRST 290
Quiz 5, which focuses on the creation of Adam and the concept of man as a created “kind.”
The 30 questions span four domains: the biblical account of human creation and the Imago
Dei, baraminology and human genetics, the nature of man (body, soul, spirit, and
consciousness), and fossil hominid interpretations with 2026 updates. Each question
includes a rationale demonstrating biblical and scientific reasoning from a young-earth
creationist perspective.
Keywords: Adam, Eve, Imago Dei, Created Kind, Baraminology, Monobaramin, Biblical
Anthropology, Dichotomy, Trichotomy, Human Soul, Neanderthals, Homo erectus, Genetic
Diversity, Noahic Bottleneck, CRST 290, Young-Earth Creationism, 2026 Genomics
,Section 1: The Biblical Account of Human Creation & Imago
Dei (Q1-Q8)
Q1: Genesis 2:7 describes God forming man from the dust of the ground and breathing into
his nostrils the breath of life. What does the two-step process of Adam's creation (dust +
divine breath) signify in biblical theology?
A. A. Adam was created through an evolutionary process over millions of years, and the dust
metaphor represents gradual development from primates.
B. B. The dual formation underscores that humans possess both a material component (dust
of the ground, linking them to the physical creation) and an immaterial component (the
breath of life from God, granting spiritual consciousness and the Imago Dei), distinguishing
human creation from all other creatures and establishing a unique God-man relationship.
[CORRECT]
C. C. The dust and breath are both purely symbolic and carry no literal or theological significance
regarding human composition.
D. D. Adam was created first as an animal and then later promoted to human status after the breath
of life was given.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Genesis 2:7 presents a unique two-step creative act: the physical body from dust (shared with
animals, Gen. 2:19) and the divine breath (unique to man), establishing both continuity with creation
and discontinuity through the Imago Dei. Option A imposes evolution on the text. Option C dismisses the
literal reading. Option D creates an unbiblical two-stage promotion.
Q2: A seminary student argues that the Genesis 2 account of Eve's creation from Adam's rib
is merely an etiological myth explaining marriage customs, not a historical event. Which
response best applies CRST 290 hermeneutical principles?
A. A. Agree completely, since the historical-grammatical method classifies all pre-Abrahamic
narratives as mythological.
B. B. The historical-grammatical method reads Genesis 2:21-25 as straightforward historical
narrative describing a unique creative act, and the theological weight placed on this event by
Jesus (Matt. 19:4-6) and Paul (1 Tim. 2:13, 1 Cor. 11:8-9) demonstrates that the New
Testament authors treated it as historical, which is determinative for orthodox hermeneutics.
[CORRECT]
C. C. Concede that it is mythological but argue it still contains useful moral lessons about gender
roles.
D. D. The rib account is a literal description of a surgical procedure but has no theological
significance for understanding human origins.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jesus and Paul both cite Eve's creation from Adam as the historical basis for marriage and
gender roles (Matt. 19:4-6, 1 Tim. 2:13), treating it as factual. The historical-grammatical method reads
this as narrative, not myth. Option A misclassifies the genre. Option C concedes too much. Option D
strips the event of theological meaning.
Q3: Which of the following best describes the functional aspect of the Imago Dei as
understood in the CRST 290 framework?
A. A. The image of God refers exclusively to humanity's physical resemblance to God's appearance.
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, B. B. The functional aspect of the Imago Dei means that humans were created to represent
God as His vice-regents on earth, exercising dominion over creation (Gen. 1:28), serving as
His stewards and representatives in a way that no other creature can, reflecting God's
authority and character through their rule and relational capacity. [CORRECT]
C. C. The image of God was lost entirely at the Fall and humans no longer bear any resemblance to
their Creator.
D. D. The functional aspect means humans were created to be worshiped by angels.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The functional view of the Imago Dei (dominion, stewardship, representation) complements
the ontological view (rationality, morality, spirituality). Humans serve as God's representatives,
exercising delegated authority over creation. Option A limits the image to the physical. Option C
contradicts Genesis 9:6 (post-Flood image language). Option D has no biblical basis.
Q4: In a debate on whether Adam was a historical person, an opponent claims that Paul's
theology in Romans 5:12-21 does not require a historical Adam. Which CRST 290 response
most effectively addresses this claim?
A. A. Agree that Adam need not be historical, since Paul's argument about sin entering the world
works as a theological metaphor.
B. B. Paul's entire argument in Romans 5:12-21 depends on a real historical Adam as the
counterpart to the real historical Christ (the 'last Adam'), using the grammatical structure of
comparison (as... so also) which requires both figures to be historical for the analogy to hold,
and Paul elsewhere treats Adam as historical (1 Cor. 15:22, 45, 47; 1 Tim. 2:13-14; Acts
17:26). [CORRECT]
C. C. Adam's historicity is irrelevant to Christian theology and can be abandoned without
consequence.
D. D. Paul was simply using first-century Jewish literary conventions that did not intend historical
claims.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Paul's Adam-Christ typology in Romans 5 and 1 Corinthians 15 requires both to be historical
for the parallel to be logically valid. Paul cites Adam as a literal ancestor (Acts 17:26). Option A
undermines the gospel. Option C has devastating theological consequences (no literal fall means no
need for literal redemption). Option D is an unsupported claim about genre.
Q5: Genesis 1:26-27 states that God created mankind 'male and female' in His image. What is
the significance of the phrase 'male and female' in relation to the Imago Dei?
A. A. It indicates that only males fully bear the image of God, while females bear it partially.
B. B. It indicates that gender distinction is part of God's original created design, with both
male and female equally bearing the full image of God, and their complementary relationship
reflects aspects of the divine nature, including relationality and the capacity for covenant love.
[CORRECT]
C. C. The phrase is a later editorial addition and was not part of the original creation account.
D. D. It means that God is both male and female, and humans reflect this dual gender in the
Godhead.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Both male and female equally and fully bear the Imago Dei. Their complementary design
reflects God's relational nature (Trinity) and establishes the foundation for marriage (Gen. 2:24).
Option A contradicts the text. Option C is a critical theory without manuscript evidence. Option D reads
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QUIZ 5
ADAM AND MAN “KIND”
Questions and Answers | 2026 Update
Imago Dei, Baraminology, Biblical Anthropology, and Fossil Hominids
Liberty University
School of Religion | CRST 290 Creation Conversation
August 2026
Abstract
This study guide and examination document supports students preparing for CRST 290
Quiz 5, which focuses on the creation of Adam and the concept of man as a created “kind.”
The 30 questions span four domains: the biblical account of human creation and the Imago
Dei, baraminology and human genetics, the nature of man (body, soul, spirit, and
consciousness), and fossil hominid interpretations with 2026 updates. Each question
includes a rationale demonstrating biblical and scientific reasoning from a young-earth
creationist perspective.
Keywords: Adam, Eve, Imago Dei, Created Kind, Baraminology, Monobaramin, Biblical
Anthropology, Dichotomy, Trichotomy, Human Soul, Neanderthals, Homo erectus, Genetic
Diversity, Noahic Bottleneck, CRST 290, Young-Earth Creationism, 2026 Genomics
,Section 1: The Biblical Account of Human Creation & Imago
Dei (Q1-Q8)
Q1: Genesis 2:7 describes God forming man from the dust of the ground and breathing into
his nostrils the breath of life. What does the two-step process of Adam's creation (dust +
divine breath) signify in biblical theology?
A. A. Adam was created through an evolutionary process over millions of years, and the dust
metaphor represents gradual development from primates.
B. B. The dual formation underscores that humans possess both a material component (dust
of the ground, linking them to the physical creation) and an immaterial component (the
breath of life from God, granting spiritual consciousness and the Imago Dei), distinguishing
human creation from all other creatures and establishing a unique God-man relationship.
[CORRECT]
C. C. The dust and breath are both purely symbolic and carry no literal or theological significance
regarding human composition.
D. D. Adam was created first as an animal and then later promoted to human status after the breath
of life was given.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Genesis 2:7 presents a unique two-step creative act: the physical body from dust (shared with
animals, Gen. 2:19) and the divine breath (unique to man), establishing both continuity with creation
and discontinuity through the Imago Dei. Option A imposes evolution on the text. Option C dismisses the
literal reading. Option D creates an unbiblical two-stage promotion.
Q2: A seminary student argues that the Genesis 2 account of Eve's creation from Adam's rib
is merely an etiological myth explaining marriage customs, not a historical event. Which
response best applies CRST 290 hermeneutical principles?
A. A. Agree completely, since the historical-grammatical method classifies all pre-Abrahamic
narratives as mythological.
B. B. The historical-grammatical method reads Genesis 2:21-25 as straightforward historical
narrative describing a unique creative act, and the theological weight placed on this event by
Jesus (Matt. 19:4-6) and Paul (1 Tim. 2:13, 1 Cor. 11:8-9) demonstrates that the New
Testament authors treated it as historical, which is determinative for orthodox hermeneutics.
[CORRECT]
C. C. Concede that it is mythological but argue it still contains useful moral lessons about gender
roles.
D. D. The rib account is a literal description of a surgical procedure but has no theological
significance for understanding human origins.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jesus and Paul both cite Eve's creation from Adam as the historical basis for marriage and
gender roles (Matt. 19:4-6, 1 Tim. 2:13), treating it as factual. The historical-grammatical method reads
this as narrative, not myth. Option A misclassifies the genre. Option C concedes too much. Option D
strips the event of theological meaning.
Q3: Which of the following best describes the functional aspect of the Imago Dei as
understood in the CRST 290 framework?
A. A. The image of God refers exclusively to humanity's physical resemblance to God's appearance.
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, B. B. The functional aspect of the Imago Dei means that humans were created to represent
God as His vice-regents on earth, exercising dominion over creation (Gen. 1:28), serving as
His stewards and representatives in a way that no other creature can, reflecting God's
authority and character through their rule and relational capacity. [CORRECT]
C. C. The image of God was lost entirely at the Fall and humans no longer bear any resemblance to
their Creator.
D. D. The functional aspect means humans were created to be worshiped by angels.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The functional view of the Imago Dei (dominion, stewardship, representation) complements
the ontological view (rationality, morality, spirituality). Humans serve as God's representatives,
exercising delegated authority over creation. Option A limits the image to the physical. Option C
contradicts Genesis 9:6 (post-Flood image language). Option D has no biblical basis.
Q4: In a debate on whether Adam was a historical person, an opponent claims that Paul's
theology in Romans 5:12-21 does not require a historical Adam. Which CRST 290 response
most effectively addresses this claim?
A. A. Agree that Adam need not be historical, since Paul's argument about sin entering the world
works as a theological metaphor.
B. B. Paul's entire argument in Romans 5:12-21 depends on a real historical Adam as the
counterpart to the real historical Christ (the 'last Adam'), using the grammatical structure of
comparison (as... so also) which requires both figures to be historical for the analogy to hold,
and Paul elsewhere treats Adam as historical (1 Cor. 15:22, 45, 47; 1 Tim. 2:13-14; Acts
17:26). [CORRECT]
C. C. Adam's historicity is irrelevant to Christian theology and can be abandoned without
consequence.
D. D. Paul was simply using first-century Jewish literary conventions that did not intend historical
claims.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Paul's Adam-Christ typology in Romans 5 and 1 Corinthians 15 requires both to be historical
for the parallel to be logically valid. Paul cites Adam as a literal ancestor (Acts 17:26). Option A
undermines the gospel. Option C has devastating theological consequences (no literal fall means no
need for literal redemption). Option D is an unsupported claim about genre.
Q5: Genesis 1:26-27 states that God created mankind 'male and female' in His image. What is
the significance of the phrase 'male and female' in relation to the Imago Dei?
A. A. It indicates that only males fully bear the image of God, while females bear it partially.
B. B. It indicates that gender distinction is part of God's original created design, with both
male and female equally bearing the full image of God, and their complementary relationship
reflects aspects of the divine nature, including relationality and the capacity for covenant love.
[CORRECT]
C. C. The phrase is a later editorial addition and was not part of the original creation account.
D. D. It means that God is both male and female, and humans reflect this dual gender in the
Godhead.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Both male and female equally and fully bear the Imago Dei. Their complementary design
reflects God's relational nature (Trinity) and establishes the foundation for marriage (Gen. 2:24).
Option A contradicts the text. Option C is a critical theory without manuscript evidence. Option D reads
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