Christian Worldview Final Exam
As mentioned in cdlass, the Fall of humanity in Genesis chapter 3 (sin of Adam and Eve) ruptered how many relationships created by God?
4
Martin Luther was a prominent reformer who challenged the catholic church by posting the what to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany?
95 Theses
What makes up a Worldview?
A foundational assumptions to whicfh one commits that serves as a framework for understanding and interpreting reality and that deeply shapes one's behavior, a set of assumptions or beliefs about reality that affect how we think and how we live, and the comprehensive perspective from which we interpet all of reality.
What are the analogies for a worldview?
A set of lenses, a building foundation, and a jigsaw puzzle.
Who of the following are mentioned in Genesis?
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob
Which Old Testament covenant promises a lutitude of descendants, a blessing and a curse, and land?
Abrahamic Covenant
Pluralism
All roads lead to the same path; no one religion has the whole stoery, and every religion adds to our full understanding
Idolatry
Ascribing ultimate value or worth to anything besides God
Which of the following worldview families would see the universe as a closed system?
Atheism
Which worldview family does not believe in anything supernatural?
Atheism
In which of the following do people evaluate their worldview based on faith and reason
Atheism, theism, and pantheism
Who took Judah captive when the people of Judah were exiled?
Babylon
Which one of the following would be considered a shared worldview belief for atheism?
Belief that the scientific method is the only source of knowledge
The Sermon on the Mount (Matt.5-7) begins with the Beatitudes (5:1-12). Which of these blessings is most emphasized by Jesus?
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness
All throughout the Old Testament, Yahwek (God) continues to prove that he is:
Both a God of compassion and justice
According to the teaching of Jesus in John 13:35, how are his followersw to be recognized?
By their love for one another
A unique characteristic of Christianity in comparison with other religionhs is whih of the following:
Christianity offrers good news of what God has done for us in giving his son to die for our sings and the gift of salvation
Which "acts" are part of the biblical story:
Creation, Fall, Redemption
Which Old Testament Covenant specifically develops the idea of a Jewish messiah?
Davidic Covenant
Which of the following believes God exists but is uninvolved in human affairs?
Deism
Which one of the worldview elements listed below deals with issues of right and wrong and whether there is absolute moral truth?
Ethics
According to Matthew 5:44, Jesus commanded his followers to love only those who do good to them.
False
According to Romans 3:20, humans dan attain a relationship with God byh living by the letter of the Law in the Old Testament
False
All worldviews are private. There is no such thing as a shared worldview.
False
An objective claim is one based only on personal opinion and preference.
False
Genesis 4:1-16 gives the account of Abel killing his brother Cain
False
God explains to Job why Job has suffered
False
Having a relationship with Jesus involves more than merely accepting what Jesus said as truth, it also implies obedient living by loving God and others.
False
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.
False
The story Jesus told in Matthew 18:21-35 illustrates how unrealistic it is to forgive others.
False
The earliest prophecy is given in Genesis 3:15 and known as the proto-evangelium, meaning:
First Gospel
What is the difference between general revelation and special revelation?
General reveleation refers to what God reveals through nature while special revelation mainly refers to what God reveals through scripture
Genesis chapters 1-11 are a single unified account of the history of the world referred to as the toledot. What does this mean?
Generations
What are the primary relationships God created for humanity?
God and humanity, man/women and his/herself, humanity and creation, humanity and each other
What do Christians mean when they say that God is sovereign?
God has supreme authority over his creation
As discussed in class, how does Acts 2:1-13 specifically compare to Genesis 11:1-9?
God scrambles the language due to pride and then translates the language for the gospel message
Which persons of the Trinity were involved in the creation?
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
In Galatians 3:24,25, Paul refers to Mosaic law as a:
Guardian
What are the bibles original languages?
Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic
Which of the following statements is/are consistent with the Christian belief that humanity was created in the image of God?
Humanity has remnants of the character of God such as the capability to love and creat, humans were created with both a spirit and a body and are spirit beings like God
Which of the following is are reasons for seeing humanity as a pinnacle of God's creation according to Genesis 1-2?
Humanity's place as the final thing created by God in Genesis 1, the amount of space dedicated to discussing the creation of humanity in Genesis 1, and humanity was created in the image of God
Private worldviews are emphasized more in the U.S. than in many other countries. Which cultural description discussed in class is similar to the private worldview idea?
Individualism
Friedrich Nietzsche had his own view of truth, saying, "there is not truth, only_______."
Interpretations
The prophet that recorded God's words about the New Covenant is:
Jeremiah
According to the lecture, the offices of Prophet, Priest, and King are relevant to the New Testament because:
Jesus has perfectly fulfilled each office
In the Gospel of John chapter 11, the story of Lazarus teaches many truths. Identify which of the following lessons can be learned from this story:
Jesus knew what was going to happen to Lazarus, Jesus felt the grief of others deeply, God has the power to raise the dead, and death is not the end for those who believe in Jesus
Romans 3 teaches that Jesus' death is important for the restoration of humanity because:
Jesus' death on the cross satisfies the punishment that stood against humanity for its failure to keep God's laws
Proverbs 9:10 says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight" (ESV). Which of the following statements is most consistent with Proverbs 9:10?
Knowing and fearing God leads to wise decisions
Jesus said that the two great commandments were which of the following?
Love God with all your heart and love yoru negihbor as yourself
In the Intelligent Design Video watched in class, Stephen Meyer stated that, "Whenever we find information and we tracde it back to its ultimate source, we always come to a _________, not a material process.
Mind
Which Old Testament covenant comes directly after the exodus of Egypt?
Mosaic Covenant
Based on the article "The Mystery of Original Sin: We Don't Know Why God Permitted the Fall, but We Know All Too Well the Eil and Sin That Still Plague Us," Shuster (agreeing with G. K. Chesterton) thinks the problem with the world is what?
My sins and yours
According to the lecture, the 3 primary places general revelation can be seen are:
Nature, history, and humanity
Which Old Testament covenant promises a future hope of the knowledge of God on people's hearts?
New Covenant
Genesis 1:1 says, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Which attribute of God best corresponds to this verse?
Omnipotence
Chapter 1 of the textbook says the "worldview relates to the whole person." Assuming this is true, which of the following must also be true?
Our worldview affects both our thinking process and our everyday behavior.
The Bible explains that God created the universe:
Out of boredom and nothing
Which of the following is noted for spiritualism but not for belief in a personal God?
Pantheism
In Raphael's famous painting Scool of Athens, how are Plato and Aristotle depicted?
Plato is pointing up, referring to ideal forms that define universal truths and Aristotle is gesturing horizontally, referring to the belief that particular examples lead to universal truths.
Which one of the worldview elements listed below deals with questions like, "Why are we here?" and "What should we be doing with our lives?"
Purpose
The most important connection between the Trinity and the image of God in humanity is:
Relationship
Which of the following is not mentioned in the lecture as eplanation for suffering?
Suffering is God taking revenge for our disobedience
In the creation story, what one thing did God ay was not good?
That man should be alone
According to the lecture, special revelation is primarily given in:
The Bible, Jesus Christ, and Individuals
Which of the followinhg worldview tests evaluates evidences and experiences to see if the worldview matches with reality?
The Correspondence Test
The primary behind-the-scenes character in Luke-Acts that reveals the truth of Jesus and empowers the early church for ministry is:
The Holy Spirit
Which of the following worldview tests evaluates a worldview's livability?
The Practical Test
How do the first four of the Ten Commandments differ from the last six?
The first four describe our worhsip to God and the remaining six are our duty to people
Textual Criticism
The study of the ancient biblical manuscripts for the purpose of preservation and translating the original writings faithfully
Which tree were Adam and Eve warned not to eat of?
The tree of knowledge of good and evil
Without God...
There can be no moral and spiritual absolute truths
Which of the following statements is true of the theistic evolution (evolutionary creation) view of the creation of the world?
This view believes all life evolved in a procfess guided and empowered by God
Which of the following statements is true of the old earth view of the creation of the world?
This view believes that life appeared in stages as God gave the commands
As mentioned in class, the Trinity is best described as:
Three who's anhd one what
After the worldwide flood, Genesis chapter 9 finds God making a covenangt with Noah with the bow (rainbow) in the clouds as a sign. What was God's promise?
To never destroy all flesh by flood ever again
According to Romans 3:21-26, God revealed his righteousness through the sacrifice of Jesus, and this righteousness is available to all people by faith
True
According to Romans 3:23, all humans, when measured against the divine Law, are foung guility of sin and fall short of the glory of God
True
According to the textbook, the central theme of the Wisdom literature is the "fear of the Lord."
True
Jesus tauht his followers to forgive others even if this means sacrificing one's own rights for the restoration of the one forgiven
True
The Bible affirms that all human beings fail to fully obey the Law of God and for this reaswon, God sent Jesus as the sacrifice for sins.
True
The Garden of Eden account in Genesis 2 bears a striking resemblance to the description of the new heavens and new earth described in Revelation 21, God dwelling with His people in right relationship.
True
The Nicene Creed in Christianity is an example of a shared worldview
True
The correct order of the first 3 kings of Israel is Saul, David, and Soloman
True
The garden of Eden is presented in Genesis 2 as the throne room and temple of God
True
Christian exclusivism and inclusivism are similar in emphasizing the grace of Christ for salvation, but differ in:
Whether a person needs to clearly know Jesus and makie a personal confession
Which of the following statements best describes the nature of work?
Work was given to humanity as a good gift and work was given as the means for humanity to provide for itself.
From the Christian perspective, a relationship with God is established through:
a personal trust in Jesus
Wisdom in the Christian worldview includes the following:
being transformed from selfishness to selflessness
According to the prophecy in Isaiah 53:4-6, which of the following would be characteristic of the Messiah?
he will carry our sorrows, he will be pierced for our sins, God has put all our sins on him
Independence
is an attribute of God that is not shared by humanity
Justification
is the term used for the atoning work of Christ on the cross that declares sinners righteous on the account of faith
Civility
is the virtue of love applied to dialogue
Perspective
is the virtue of love applied to relationship by asking questions, listening, and validating
Relativism
not objective, my subjective preference matters most
Virtue (Aretaic) Ethics
objective, my character matters most
Deontology
objective, upholding the standard or principle matters most
Consequentialism
objective; the results matter most
According to the lecture, the good news of the gospel can be summarized in three R's:
rescue, redemption, and renewal
As a result of the Fall, what was introduced into the world?
suffering, death, painful work, and painful childbirth
Which of the following best describes the primary ministry of the Old Testament prophets?
they pronounced judgement against Israel
