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CWV 101 Final Exam. LATEST UPDATE 2022-2024/CWV 101 FINAL EXAM 100+ REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2022-2024 Which of the following is NOT used in the textbook as an analogy for a worldview? - ANSWER--Personal Library Which of the following worldview families would see the universe as a closed system? -ANSWER--Atheism Which groups best fit the Pantheistic worldview ? -ANSWER--Buddhism, Hinduism, and New Age :True or False? The Christian worldview evaluates its worldview based on faith and noton reason . -ANSWER--False Which of the following is noted for spiritualism but NOT for belief in a personal God? - ANSWER--Pantheism (very spiritual) Which definition fits the term?- Human Nature -ANSWER-- Are humans merely higher orders of mammals? Which definition fits the term? - Ultimate reality -ANSWER--Is there a God? True or false? One of the results of the fall of man was that humanity now had to work. Work was not a part of God's original plan for creation. -ANSWER-- False Which of the following is NOT a reason for seeing humanity as the pinnacle of God's creation according to genesis 1-2? -ANSWER--Unlike other animals, humanity has the ability to live without sinning True or False? The bible teaches that all three persons of the Trinity, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit, were involved in the creation . - ANSWER-- True Which of the following statements of the three CHRISTIAN views of creation have in common? -ANSWER--Life began as a special act of God What two ways does our text explain how God reveals himself to man? - ANSWER--Special and General Revelation Which definition fits best? - God says ... -ANSWER--Man is born broken with the nature of sin but was created for good

Which of the following is true of the Theistic Evolution View of the creation of the world? -ANSWER--This view believes that all life evolved in a process guided and empowered by God As a result of the fall (Adam and Eve), what was introduced into the world? - ANSWER--All the above (weeds, sin, pain) The story of the Old Testament is BEST described as a plan for God to : - ANSWER--Reconnect to man and restore the fullness of being an image- bearer of God True or False? The definition of textual criticism is the process of establishing the reliability of the originality of the wording of a text and is only used in sacred works such as the Bible . -ANSWER-- True shutter states that one of the themes of the Genesis account of the fall is that God wants us "to believe, trust, and obey him even when there is not a reason to do so that we can wrap out minds around." What does Shuster propose is God's reason for this? - ANSWER-- He wants us to look to him and trust him with everything, no matter how big or small After the fall, what was true about all humanity? -ANSWER--They are sinful by nature What are the four parts (acts) of the Bible? -ANSWER--Creation, Fall, Redemption, New Creation True or False? The concept of the Trinity states that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one God in three persons, coexisting in a relationship of love - ANSWER—True What are the three purposes for prophecy? - ANSWER--Messianic hope, reminders of past, the age to come Which are the four main covenants of the Old Testament? -ANSWER-- Noahic (flood), Abrahamic (children), Mosaic (10 commandments) Davidic (prototype for Jesus) True or False? God created both Jesus and the Holy Spirit before any other creation and gave them equal share of his essence as God so that man, as his image-bearers would see him in his fullness as the Trinity. -ANSWER—False (God did not create the trinity) The doctrine of the Trinity teaches that : -ANSWER-- Jesus is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity

According to the lecture, the good news of the gospel can be summarized in three Rs: - ANSWER--Rescue, Redemption, Renewal True or False? Hell was created specifically for the purpose of punishing man - ANSWER--False, it was created for Satan According to the teaches of Jesus in John 13:35, how are his followers to be recognized? -ANSWER-- By their love for one another T5: From the Christian perspective, a relationship with God is established through: - ANSWER--A personal trust in Jesus : Which definition fits the term? - Resuscitation theory -ANSWER--Jesus merely passed out but was not really dead True or False? According to Matthew 5:44, Jesus commanded his followers to love only those who do good to them. -ANSWER--False How do the first four of the Ten Commandments differ from the last six? - ANSWER--The first four describe our duty to God and the remaining six is our duty to people Which definition fits best: Exclusivism -ANSWER--One way to God True or False? Theodicy is a defense of God's goodness and power despite the presence of evil and suffering in the world. -ANSWER--True Young Earth Theory -ANSWER- Young earth- 6 24hr days, earth is less than 10,000yrs old. What 2 definitions of worldview did we cover in class? - ANSWER- A. A set of assumptions or beliefs about reality that affect how we think & how we live B. A commitment, a fundamental orientation of the heart, that can be expressed as a story or in a set of presuppositions (assumptions which may be true, partially true or entirely false) which we hold (consciously or subconsciously, consistently or inconsistently) about the basic constitution of reality, and that provides the foundations on which we live and move and have our being What 2 approaches to worldview did we cover in class? -ANSWER-A. Structured Belief System 1. How system answers core questions 2. Core, shared beliefs of group 3. E.g., Christian worldview, atheism, etc

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. B. Personal beliefs 1. How individuals answer core questions 2. Unique, distinct beliefs of individual 3. E.g., what I believe, what you believe What analogy does Cosgrove give for a worldview? -ANSWER-A worldview is like the box top on a puzzle it is a picture of reality in which the pieces of our knowledge, life experiences, and cultural histories occur. What is Cosgrove's test of existential repugnance? -ANSWER-Is it possible to live the worldview in the world as we know it? What is faith (as defined in class)? - ANSWER-A. Process of committing oneself to particular beliefs 1. Rely on evidence 2. Weight of belief Do all worldviews require "faith"? How? -ANSWER- -Religious or non- religious - Commitment required for understanding - Reason, logic, or science alone cannot answer life's ultimate questions What does "testament" mean? -ANSWER-Two testaments - Old Testament + New Testament = Bible; testament is Latin word for "Covenant " What is the difference between a "version" and an "edition?" - ANSWER- A. Version: Refers to the translation into English or other languages from the original Biblical language; popular versions are King James, New American Standard, New International Version, The Message B. Edition: Refers to the additions made by publishers (citations, references); some have a focused purpose - study, demographics, etc.- Examples are Life Application Study Bible, Extreme Teen Bible, Women's Devotional Bible How does the Bible present the Christian worldview, as rules or as narrative? - ANSWER-It is presented as a narrative or story How has God "revealed" himself? -ANSWER- A. General Revelation: Creation 1. What God reveals about himself using general means 2. Natural universe (Psalm 19:1) 3. Symbols & Types B. Special Revelation: Word of God 1. What God reveals about himself using special means 2. Bible - personal, recorded revelation of God 3. Jesus - personal, relational revelation of God What are some of God's characteristics? -ANSWER- Gods characteristics 1. Eternal Creator of Everything 2. Omnipotent (All- Powerful) 3. Omniscient (All-Knowing) 4. Spirit & Omnipresent 5. Sovereign (In Control) 6. Transcendent & Immanent 7. Relational What does the word "trinity" mean? -ANSWER- Trinity= "Tri + unity" = quality of "three-in-one-ness"

Is the word "Trinity" mentioned in the Bible? -ANSWER- It is not mentioned in the Bible at any point What are the three truths (sentence statements) of the Trinity? -ANSWER- The father eternally loves son and experiences his delight. Son eternally loves father and represents his father. Spirit eternally exists as the personal manifestation of live. What are the three elements (terms) of the Trinity? -ANSWER- Unity - There is only one God Diversity - Three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit Equality - Each person is fully God What element of the Trinity does Modalism ignore? Subordinationism? Tri- theism? -ANSWER- A. Modalism ignores diversity B. Subordinationism ignores equality C. Tri-theism ignores unity What is one analogy for the Trinity? Are there perfect analogies? -ANSWER- The egg is one analogy. There are not perfect analogies Why is the doctrine of the Trinity important? What does it reveal about God? - ANSWER- A. "A cultured person...is almost compelled to be aware that reality is very odd and that the ultimate truth, whatever it may be, must have the characteristic of strangeness. B. It reveals a full Biblical record of who God is What does Jesus' prayer in John 17:20-26 invite humanity to experience with God? -ANSWER- He prays for a loving relationship with us. How did God create the universe? -ANSWER- He created it from nothing Why did God create the Universe? (See Genesis 1 and Isaiah 43) -ANSWER- A. For his glory - Isaiah 43 B. For humanity 1. Benefit - Psalm 8 (& Trinity) 2. Stewardship - Genesis 1 3. Connection - Romans 8 2. What does it mean to be in God's image? -ANSWER- To be in Gods image is to represent God and to be like Him 3. Who was created in God's image? -ANSWER- Humans where created in Gods image 4. What is human origin and makeup? -ANSWER- A. Formed by God B. Created "in the image of God" (Genesis 1:26-27) C. Created "very good" (Genesis 1:31) D. Made up of Physical & Spiritual Together E. "United physical, mental, spiritual beings" (Cosgrove, 2006, p. 137) 5. What is the best explanation for human relationships? -ANSWER- A. "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." B. Creation as "male and

female" is therefore similar to being created in God's image. C. The trinity is the best example of human relationship. How did sin affect humanity? -ANSWER- Shame - v.7, 10 Guilt - v.8, 10 Hiddenness - v.8, 10 Fear - v.10 Blame - v.12, 13 Lies - v. 13 Curse - v. 14-19 - All humanity is tainted with sin and death - Free choice for humanity results in sin and death - All humanity is guilty of sin When/where was Jesus born? 6. What does Jesus' birth story reveal about his upbringing? -ANSWER- - Jesus was born in Bethlehem in a manger in a barn around the year 6 B.C. - Jesus' birth story reveals that He will one day grow up to be a great king . Did Jesus claim to be God? If so, how? -ANSWER- A. Jesus claims that He is God by showing then miracles which make the claim that He is divine B. If Jesus claims that He is God then 1. He is a liar 2. He is crazy 3. He truly is God What is a "parable?" -ANSWER- A parable is a short story from common experience that teaches a lesson or lessons from the content. What are the key themes of Jesus' teaching? -ANSWER- - Hypocrisy of religious rulers/"weightier" parts of law - Healthy do not need doctor, but sick do - Kingdom of God (parables) - Ethics going beyond Law of Moses - Leadership as serving others - Two Great Commands - Instructions for church: Discipline, persecutions, etc. – Jesus' return How can you summarize the theme of the Sermon on the Mount? -ANSWER- He focuses on the spirit of the law not the Old Testament law What is the "incarnation?" What does it mean that Jesus is a "high priest" (Hebrews 2)? -ANSWER- This doctrine of God becoming a human being is referred to as the "incarnation of Jesus." He had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest. How is Jesus the ideal human? -ANSWER- - He was fully human, a real human being - Being without sin, he thus defines true humanity - He was totally perfect in nature, being, and action - Thus, Jesus can "go between" God and humanity (high priest) - Therefore, humanity should look to Jesus for fulfillment, - Salvation, purpose, and ethics Briefly describe how Jesus is both fully human and fully divine. -ANSWER- Jesus is God the Son who really became human, with a divine and human nature unified in one person.

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Why was Jesus crucified? What three realities describe the "atonement?" - ANSWER- - Jesus was crucified to atone for our sins - Three realities that describe the atonement 1. "Substitutionary atonement" 2. No punishment for sin- all sons are forgiven 3. Great Exchange- He took on our sins so that we don't have to. Who saw Jesus first, after his resurrection? -ANSWER- The people that saw His resurrection first was many women and then the disciples. How did Jesus fulfill the Old Testament prophecies? -ANSWER- - He was born of the virgin marry - He was the messiah that they were waiting for - He also fulfilled the fact that He was born in Bethlehem What did Jesus' resurrection achieve? -ANSWER- - It accomplished removing the punishment for our sins - It proves that Jesus is in fact God who dies for our sins - Gives new life to those who are forgiven - Covers sin and gives new life. What does the word "Christ" mean? What does it refer to? -ANSWER- The word Christ means anointed one and it refers to the fact that He is the true messiah. Why did Jesus do miracles? (Look up John 10:37-38) -ANSWER- - Miracles reveal who Jesus is and vindicate his claims to be divine - It is all against satin's power and to defeat sin How does a Christian worldview view salvation? -ANSWER- Humanity finds salvation in Christ How would a Christian worldview describe heaven and hell? How does Revelation 21 correspond to Genesis 1-3? -ANSWER- Hell is eternally separated from God, Heaven is living with God forever Revelation 21 1. New heavens and new earth 2. God dwells with humanity (again!) as He did before humanity sinned What is general revelation? What is special revelation? What are examples of each? -ANSWER- General Revelation a. Universal Knowledge b. Discovered through natural means i. Ex. Science, Philosophy, Reasoning, etc. B. Special Revelation c. Divine Knowledge d. Discovered through supernatural means i. Ex. Bible, Jesus, Dreams, etc. What does it mean that Christians believe the Bible is "the Word of God"? - ANSWER- Christians believe the Bible is... 1. God's word - what God has said to humanity 2. Authoritative - accurate, reliable, & true 3. Relevant - accessible, applicable, & wise What is the

problem of evil? What is a theodicy? -ANSWER- - The problem of evil is if there is a loving God why is there evil in the world? - Theodicy is therefore an attempt to justify God in the face of the reality of evil. What four arguments of theodicy did we discuss in class? Briefly explain each. - ANSWER- 1. An original sin theodicy states that all evil that we see in creation stems from the effects of original sin, which is a corruption of God's good creation. 2. A free will theodicy holds that God in some way chooses to allow evil within creation in order to provide human beings with an actual free will to choose good or evil. 3. Irenaeus posited that God has allowed evil to be in the world as a moral test for humanity, causing people to become more like God morally and spiritually. 4. Eternity Theodicy looks at the reality of eteral life as being joyful beyond any suffering a person would experience in life. What does a Christian worldview uniquely teach regarding suffering? -ANSWER- - At end of day, still confusing & sad - IT IS FOR GOD AS WELL - John 11:35 - "Jesus wept" - Matthew 1:23 - Jesus is "God with us" - Jesus' life - "man of sorrows" - Jesus on the cross -experiences suffering & death - At end of time, suffering & evil are no more - Hope of resurrection - 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 - Revelation 21:3-5 What is absolute ethics? What is relative ethics? -ANSWER- A. Absolute - right/wrong = universal (objective) 1. Standard exists (of some sort) 2. Example: Murder is wrong; Love is right B. Relative - right/wrong = individual (subjective) 1. No standard exists - "everything is relative" 2. Example: Cultural/Social influences; Individual beliefs How would a Christian view sexuality (according to class discussion)? - ANSWER- It is something to not be ashamed and for a husband and a wife. That it is meant for marriage. What is the primary Christian commitment (according to class discussion)? - ANSWER- The Christian commitment is the person Jesus Christ, who is our way into the life of the Trinity. List the various definitions and descriptions of worldview found in the textbook and lecture. - ANSWER- Set of assumptions to which one commits to serve as a framework for understanding reality and shaping ones behavior According to Chapter 1 in the textbook and Lecture 1, which worldview families use both faith and reason? -ANSWER- All of them What is the difference between private and shared worldviews? -ANSWER- 1. Private Worldview: Personal view of the world, shaped by their life story 2. Shared Worldview: Foundational assumptions made as a community that are commonly shared When discussing worldviews, what is the difference between an open system and a closed system? -ANSWER- 1. Open System: Influenced by spiritual world 2. Closed System: Cannot be influenced by external forces because nothing external exists The concept that humanity is created in the image of God

may refer to a number of things. List four: two covered in the textbook and two covered in the lecture. - ANSWER- 1. God's attributes are passed to humans (creativity, love, logic and reason, etc) 2. Humanity is to exercise dominion over what God created 3. God breathed the breath of life into us 4. God gives us worth List three reasons for seeing humanity as the pinnacle of God's creation. - ANSWER- 1. Its place at the end of the narrative 2. The amount of narrative space that the creation of humanity takes within the narrative 3. The interruption in the pattern of wording established when discussing the first five days of creation in Genesis 1 List at least five characteristics of God emphasized in Psalm 145. -ANSWER- 1. Righteous 2. Majesty 3. Gracious 4. Merciful 5. Good How would you describe the nature of work God gave to Adam in the Garden of Eden? -ANSWER- 1. To keep and work the Garden 2. Kingly gardener and watchman 3. Expand the Garden What is the prophecy in Genesis 3:15 known as and what does it mean? - ANSWER- 1. "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel." 2. Struggle between man and sin 3. Both humans and demons will affect each other but neither is capable of destroying the other completely Although created in the image of God, after the Fall humanity became sinful by nature. How extensively does this "original sin" or "depravity" affect us according to Romans 3:10-23? -ANSWER- 1. No one is righteous 2. No one does good 3. Everyone is deceptive, curses, and is bitter 4. Murderous 5. Path of ruin and misery; no peace 6. No fear of God 7. Every person is under the law and is held accountable by God 8. No one can earn justification, but God can provide it even if the law is broken 9. FOR ALL HAVE SINNED AND FALL SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD According to this topic's assigned reading "The Mystery of Original Sin: We Don't Know Why God Permitted the Fall, But We Know All Too Well the Evil and Sin That Still Plague Us," by Marguerite Shuster, what is the problem with the world? -ANSWER- 1. The world of Genesis 3 is the world we live in. 2. Seemingly insignificant choices, unbelief, and pride are key aspects of the Genesis account, and of our ongoing struggle. 3. We are corrupt, and creation suffers a curse on account of Adam and Eve's lapse—and our own. In the lecture, Jesus is described as fully God and fully man, now briefly describe the Trinity and Jesus' position in the Trinity. -ANSWER- There is one God who has revealed himself in the three persons of the triune Godhead Jesus was God the Son, second person on the trinity. What does the incarnation refer to? -ANSWER- In John 1:14 this is mentioned. Incarnation is the event by which the eternal Son of God became

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personally united to the man Jesus Christ. According to the lecture what three reasons are stated in Scripture for why God became a man in the person of Jesus Christ? -ANSWER- 1. To show us what the image of God looks like 2. To give Christians an example to follow 3. To make atonement for our sins Summarize Romans 3:20-26 -ANSWER- 1. Following the law won't save you, it just makes you aware of sin 2. All have sinned 3. God sent Jesus as atonement Describe the Christian view of salvation and how it differs from the views of other religions. -ANSWER- Not about what we do, but what He did to give us salvation. Other religions don't offer salvation. What is the mark of a Christian according to Jesus in John 13:35? -ANSWER- Love one another Briefly list the commandments. -ANSWER- 1.You shall not have any other God 2. Do not worship other idols 3. Don't misuse the Lord's name 4. Keep the Sabbath Day holy 5. Honor your father and mother 6. Do not murder 7. Do not commit adultery 8. Do not steal 9. Do not give false testimony to your neighbor 10. Do not envy anyone else From the lecture, what two commandments did Jesus say are the greatest? - ANSWER- Love God and Love you Neighbor Briefly define general and special revelation. -ANSWER- 1. General Revelation: God has revealed himself universally to humanity through nature, history, science, and reasoning. 2. Special Revelation: God reveal himself to people through direct communication (the Bible, Jesus, etc.) Read the story of the raising of Lazarus in John 11. What can we learn about Jesus and death from this account of the event? -ANSWER- He is the Resurrection and the life, and even those who die will live on if they believe. He is able to perform miracles, such as bringing those who believe back to life. Read the 11 reasons for suffering listed in the lecture. Which reason(s) might provide good cause for a Christian to "count it all joy" as James says to do in James 1:2-4? -ANSWER- 1. Suffering increases our compassion and equips us to comfort others who suffer 2. Suffering strengthens out character 3. Suffering draws us to God, compelling us to repent of our sins 4. Suffering keeps us humble and dependent on Christ 5. Suffering joins us closer to Christ and His sufferings, especially in persecution Define theodicy. -ANSWER- The Christian defense of God's infinite goodness and power despite the presence of evil and suffering. Read the section on The Kingdom of God in Chapter 11 of the textbook and respond to the following: Is it a present kingdom or a future kingdom? -ANSWER- Both for Christians Read the section on The Kingdom of God in Chapter 11 of the textbook and respond to the following: Is it a physical kingdom or a spiritual kingdom? - ANSWER- Spiritual, but it will be physical in the future Read the

section on The Kingdom of God in Chapter 11 of the textbook and respond to the following: List two other characteristics found in the reading. - ANSWER- 1. People thought his kingdom was freedom from Rome, but it was freedom from sin 2. Not a place, but the fact that God rules Read the section on The Mission of God in Chapter 11 of the textbook and respond to the following: How is it related to God's character? -ANSWER- 1. Mission flows out of his character 2. Character of love 3. Love is the overarching characteristic of his mission of redemption and restoration for the world Read the section on The Mission of God in Chapter 11 of the textbook and respond to the following: How is God's mission characterized? -ANSWER- Character is one of sending himself, always going, coming, sending in mission... Sending and being sent is fundamental to who God is and what God does Read the sidebar on Finding Your Purpose in Chapter 11 of the textbook and describe the work ethic presented. What kind of work is best? -ANSWER- 1. If you are doing work that is meaningful for the world but you are miserable doing it you have not found your purpose either 2. "The place where God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet" List God's purposes for our lives from Romans 8:28-29 (see Lecture 7). - ANSWER- 1. Love God 2. Be conformed to the image of Christ Read the section on Belief and Behavior in Chapter 12 of the textbook and James 2:14-26. What is the relationship between faith and action? -ANSWER- For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead. According to Mark 8:34, is being a disciple of Jesus easy or costly? - ANSWER- Costly ... "Take up his cross" Read the section on The Work of the Holy Spirit in Chapter 12 of the textbook. List two functions of the Spirit in a Christian's life. -ANSWER- 1. Carries out the work of the Father in creation 2. Works within Christians to grow them up as followers of Jesus Christ. 3. Work to form a Christian into the image of Jesus Christ. 4. Formation reminds a person that the process shapes and molds one into the likeness of Jesus himself 5. Spiritual reminds a person that the process is accomplished by the Spirit of God rather than by human work According to the Westminster Shorter Catechism quoted in the lecture, what is the primary purpose of humanity? -ANSWER- Man's primary purpose is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever Read 1 Corinthians 15:42-57 and list three characteristics of the glorified state. - ANSWER- 1. Dead will be raised 2. Perishable body made imperishable 3. Bodies transform to perfection (glorified bodies) The kingdom of God -ANSWER- -Is central to Jesus' message of hope, wholeness, and wisdom. -Is ruled by Jesus the king. -Has often been misunderstood. -Is an upside-down kingdom. -Is in effect now, but not yet fully realized. God's

mission flows out of His character. -ANSWER- True God's mission is characterized by: -ANSWER- Sending and serving God calls people to serve Him and serve others through a variety of ways, but being called by God to be a pastor or missionary is a more worthwhile purpose than having a regular job. -ANSWER- False You may have found your purpose if: -ANSWER- Your work is both meaningful and enjoyable. According to Romans 8:28-29, which of the following is not mentioned as God's purpose for Christians? -ANSWER- That they be happy and wealthy. Within the context of Christianity, faith and belief involve: -ANSWER- Action and behavior Discipleship is costly. -ANSWER- True The Holy Spirit helps people mature in their faith. -ANSWER- True The lecture quotes the Westminster Shorter Catechism which states that humanity's primary purpose is to: -ANSWER- Glorify God and enjoy Him forever. According to 1 Corinthians 15: 42-57, which of the following is/are descriptive of the glorified state of those who are raised to live with Christ? -ANSWER- - Imperishable -Immortal -Spiritual body In which of the following do people evaluate their worldview based on faith and reason? -ANSWER- -Atheism -Theism -Pantheism Which of the following worldview tests evaluates evidences and experiences to see if the worldview matches with reality? -ANSWER- The correspondence Test Which one of the worldview elements listed below deals with issues of right and wrong and whether there is absolute moral truth? -ANSWER- Ethics Which of the following statements is true of the Theistic Evolution View of the creation of the world? -ANSWER- This view believes all life evolved in a process guided and empowered by God. Which of the following statements is/are consistent with the Christian belief that humanity was created in the image of God: -ANSWER- -Humanity has remnants of the character of God such as the capability to love and create. - Humans were created with both a spirit and a body and are spirit beings like God. One of the results of the fall of man was that humanity now had to work. Work was not part of God's original plan for His creation. -ANSWER- False Who were Israel's first kings? -ANSWER- Saul, David, and Solomon According to Isaiah 59:1-2: -ANSWER- Our sins separate us from God. After the fall, what was true about all humanity? -ANSWER- They are sinful by nature Why did Christ, the Son of God, come to earth and become a man? - ANSWER- - To express God's love for people. -To serve people. -To give his life as a ransom for people The concept of the Trinity states that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one God in three persons, coexisting for eternity in a relationship of love. -ANSWER- True According to John 10:1-18, which of the following does not describe Jesus as the Good Shepherd? -ANSWER- He keeps

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His sheep in a pen for their safety A unique characteristic of Christianity in comparison with other religions is which of the following: -ANSWER- Christianity offers good news of what God has done for us in giving His son to die for our sins and the gift of salvation. According to Romans 3:20, humans can attain a relationship with God by living by the letter of the Law in the Old Testament. -ANSWER- False According to the teaching of Jesus in John 13:35, how are His followers to be recognized? -ANSWER- By their love for one another Jesus said that the two great commandments were which of the following? - ANSWER- Love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. What is the difference between General Revelation and Special Revelation? - ANSWER- General Revelation refers to what God reveals through nature while Special Revelation mainly refers to what God reveals through Scripture. According to the Christian worldview, since this is God's universe and God is good, God can do what He wants and is not obligated to explain Himself to humanity. -ANSWER- True atheist -ANSWER- A person who denies the existence of God Pantheism -ANSWER- the belief that the divine reality exists in everything Deism -ANSWER- A popular Enlightenment era belief that there is a God, but that God isn't involved in people's lives or in revealing truths to prophets. Theism -ANSWER- a belief in one or more supernatural deities Theistic -ANSWER- term denoting a religion that maintains belief in God or gods Old Earth Theory -ANSWER- Days in Genesis are interpreted as separate, long periods of time. Believe that we are still in the seventh day, the final extended period of time where God is creating-within millions of years. Agrees with mainstream science. Theistic Evolution -ANSWER- Change overtime has been continuous and gradual- everything is connected by biology. God causes everything to exist through the natural processes of science. Know what is meant by the creation mandate -ANSWER- be fruitful and multiply, subdue and rule the earth Remember that the Gen 2 account of the Garden of Eden... -ANSWER- bears a striking resemblance to the new heavens and new earth described in Rev 21. Who named the animals in the Genesis account? -ANSWER- Adam Ex nihilo -ANSWER- refers to God creating all things out of nothing. What is significant about the creation of Eve? - ANSWER- She was made from Adam What does the Imago Dei give humanity the capacity to do? -ANSWER- Love, create, etc. Is sin present in Genesis 1 & 2? -ANSWER- No, that's chapter 3. The cosmological argument for God's existence refers to? -ANSWER- A first cause What's the tree Adam & Eve were refused to eat off? -ANSWER- The tree of the knowledge of good and evil In what way does creation reflect the

character of God? -ANSWER- We're all made in God's image Is the Trinity present in creation? -ANSWER- yes Moses is writing to confront a polytheistic culture? -ANSWER- True Know the difference between transcendence and immanence. -ANSWER- - Transcendence: Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level. A transcendent is one who is beyond perception, independent of the universe, and wholly "other" when compared to us. - Immanence: an immanent God is one which exists within within us, within the universe, etc. and, hence, very much a part of our existence. What was the consequence of eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil? - ANSWER- Sin and evil entered the world, Adam and Eve defied God What was the one thing God said was not good? -ANSWER- For a man to be alone, so he made Eve from Adam's rib Worship is ascribing ultimate value or worth to something? In the Christian worldview, worship should only be given to God? -ANSWER- True Which creation view is a part of GCU's official beliefs? - ANSWER- No specific position on the age of the earth. Remember what we mean by Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration -ANSWER- C F R R According to the Bible, how is sin described? -ANSWER- A debt, enmity, and a crime. The sinful tendencies, desires, and dispositions of our hearts (our sinful nature) refers to... -ANSWER- original sin The imputation of sin refers to... the human race having sinned in Adam, deserving the same punishment. -ANSWER- the human race having sinned in Adam, deserving the same punishment. Christian theism sees sin as ultimately against God. - ANSWER- true Did God condemn work as a result of the fall? -ANSWER- No. The Fall corrupted work (and work was already good). According to the GCU textbook, the history of humanity is a departure from... - ANSWER- wisdom Read through the Genesis 3 account again. How should Eve have responded to the serpent from her position of authority? -ANSWER- She should have held strong and ignored the temptations of the serpent, honoring God. What two evidences of grace do we see in Genesis 3? -ANSWER- A promise that the seed of the woman would crush the serpent, and God clothed Adam & Eve with skins. What do we mean by protoevangelion? -ANSWER- First gospel in Genesis 3:15: A prophecy of the coming of Jesus. According to the textbook, idolatry is compared with... -ANSWER- an unfaithful spouse Who was the first king of Israel? -ANSWER- Saul Who was the second king with whom God established a special covenant? - ANSWER- David What is the nation which conquered the southern kingdom of Judah? -ANSWER- babylon Jesus is the better Adam, according to... -ANSWER- Paul What's difference between exile and exodus (see chapter 4 in the textbook). - ANSWER- Exile: The removal of a people from their land; within the Bible, God establishes a

pattern of judgment of sin through exile. This can be seen in Adam and Eve's exile from the Garden of Eden and Judah's exile to Babylon. Exodus: A term meaning to go out, but, when applied to the Bible, it references God's deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt. Who were the patriarchs? -ANSWER- The early Israelite fathers of the faith, namely Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. According to course reading, one's worldview deeply shapes one's behavior. true or false... -ANSWER- true 2.What are the three analogies for a worldview? -ANSWER- Glasses, foundation, jigsaw puzzle 3.What is a private worldview? -ANSWER- Not publicly shared 4.What is a shared worldview? - ANSWER- Publicly talked about and shared 5.What is the four-part meta- narrative of this course? -ANSWER- Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration. Ultimate Reality: is there a God? -ANSWER- Refers to the absolute, supreme, and final person, power, principle, or substance underlying the universe. Conceptions of ultimate reality vary widely, but there are three fundamental ways of defining what is ultimately real: 1-A personal god or gods, 2- An impersonal force or principle, and 3- Nothing exists beyond the present space-matter-time-energy continuum. Human Nature: are humans merely a higher order of animals? -ANSWER- When reflecting on issues related to humanity, it quickly becomes obvious that one's fundamental convictions about ultimate reality bear directly herence test? -ANSWER- Evaluates the internal consistency of the worldview assumptions What is a Correspondence test? -ANSWER- Evaluates evidence and experiences to see if the worldview matches reality What is a Practical test? -ANSWER- Evaluates a worldviews livability What is Atheism? -ANSWER- Belief there is no God. Ex: Secular Humanism, Materialism, Naturalism What is Pantheism? -ANSWER- belief that God is in everything. Ex: Buddhism, Hinduism, New Age What is Theism? -ANSWER- Belief in an all-powerful God. Ex: Christianity, Judaism, Islam What are the basic elements of Christian Worldview? -ANSWER- Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration Important notes about creation include... -ANSWER- The Trinity is involved in Creation God intented for work to be a good thing that humanity engages in God said that is was NOT good that man was alone What are the three view of Creation? -ANSWER- Young Earth, Old Earth, and Evolutionary Creationism What is Young Earth? -ANSWER- made is 6 24 hour literal days What is Old Earth? -ANSWER- made in billion or thousand of years What is Evolutionary Creationism? -ANSWER- God is actively involved in evolution, accepts modern science Hebrews 11:1 (Faith) -ANSWER- "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen" What does "Sovereign" mean? -ANSWER- God has supreme authority over creation

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Omnipotent is... -ANSWER- God's omnipotence is tied to the fact that God created the heavens and the earth What was introduced by the Sin of Adam and Eve? -ANSWER- suffering and death painful childbirth painful work weeds Christians do not think that suffering compromises a beliefs in God's goodness and power because... -ANSWER- Humanity, through the fall which is primarily responsible for suffering, God could only avoid suffering for humanity by removing free will but this would dimish love as well. God will fulfill all justice at the right time. Positions of Leadership in the Old Testament are... -ANSWER- Judges Kings Prophets Priests 1 Cor. 1:24 and John 1:1-14 speaks of Jesus as the.. -ANSWER- Power of God, Wisdom of God, and Word of God According to Philippians 2:5-8, Jesus's life took the following direction... - ANSWER- Divinity> Humanity> Servant> Criminal Death According to Philippians 2:5-8... -ANSWER- Jesus was obedient to the point of death on the cross The first chapter of John shows that Jesus is God when it says the following.. - ANSWER- The word was God, and the Word became flesh The statement from Isaiah 53:5 "He was wounded for our transgression; he was crushed for our iniquities" -ANSWER- This refers to the atonement of Jesus Christ The Doctrine of the Trinity teaches... -ANSWER- Jesus is God the Son, the second perosn of the Trinity The perosn of Jesus Christ may NOT be described as... -ANSWER- Part God and part man According to the Beginning of Wisdom, the following statement reflects Jesus's unique life... -ANSWER- His virgin birth According to 1 Corinthians 15:17-19, without resurrection... - ANSWER- The Christian would have no hope Ephesians 2:8-9 -ANSWER- Salvation is a gracious gift to be received through faith According to the Beginning of Wisdom, repentance is best understood as... - ANSWER- Turning away from sin and toward God According to the Christian perspective, relationship with God can be established through... Obeying all of God's laws Regular church attendance Taking care of the poor and needy -ANSWER- NONE OF THESE CHOICES Christianity is more about... - ANSWER- What God has done rather than what we do What God gives than what we earn A relationship rather than a religion According to the Beginning of Wisdom, the Christian life is to consist of the following... -ANSWER- Love for God and one another Exhiniting the fruit of the spirit Serve one another in the church Give generously to one another What is a nihilistic view of knowledge? -ANSWER- There is no meaning or truth except as determined by the individual Pluralism would most align with this statement... -ANSWER- All roads lead to the same path According to the topic overview, "without God" - ANSWER- There can be no moral and spiritual absolute truths Most views of truth recognize that truth is discerned through... -ANSWER- Testimony,

reason, and experience The Christian worldview sees truth from reason, experience, testimony, and what? -ANSWER- Revelation According to The Beginning of Wisdom, when Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the father except through me" (John 14:6), he meant... -ANSWER- That Jesus provides the only path to God These following statments are consistent with the naturalistic worldview... - ANSWER- Religious or spiritual evidence is irrelevant Nature is the only valid source of truth God is not needed to explain the orgins and development of life True understanding is hindered by self and physical worlds is consistent with what worldview? -ANSWER- Pantheistic Jesus said that the two greatest commandments were following... -ANSWER- Love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself God's mission includes... -ANSWER- Sending Jesus to provide redemption and reconciliation According to the Westminster Shorter Catechism quoted in the topic overview, the primary purpose of humanity is to... -ANSWER- Enjoy God forever and Glorify God The Kingdom of God does not refer to what? -ANSWER- A political and geographical kingdom People can serve God best when... -ANSWER- They live out the purpose to which God has called them in any type of career God's mission flows out his character... -ANSWER- God's mission has become humanity's mission What are the 6 basic elements of worldview? -ANSWER- Ultimate Reality Nature of the Universe Human Nature Knowledge Ethics Purpose 1 Peter 3:18 says... -ANSWER- "For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might brings us to God" on concerns about human origins, purpose, and destiny.

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