Kingdom of Life

According to Cloud & Townsend, boundaries are The opposite of love because it excludes certain types of people or certain types of behaviors. It is antithetical to the teachings of Jesus that accepts everyone as they are. A boundary is a form of biblical love that emotionally distances and abandons worthwhile relationships in order to protect one's happiness. A boundary is a form of biblical love that looks to empower the other to take responsibility for their actions by saying no to ungodly and hurtful behavior. Boundaries is another form of the sin of Adam where the "desire to be like God" has caused limits and walls between a husband, wife, children, and neighbor.

A boundary is a form of biblical love that looks to empower the other to take responsibility for their actions by saying no to ungodly and hurtful behavior.

According to Keller's Every Good Endeavor, the biblical view of work was different or same from the Greek account of work in the following ways: According to the Greek perspective, work was a necessary burden which was not present in their version of paradise or the golden age. This was also true of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. According to the Greek perspective, work was good and necessary for human fulfillment while Scripture deemed work as a result of sin. According to the Greek perspective, work was a necessary burden which was not present in their version of paradise or the golden age. This is different from the biblical view of work which was good and necessary for human fulfillment. According to the Greek perspective, work was good and necessary for human fulfillment and Scripture agrees with this view. People need work to satisfy their existence.

According to the Greek perspective, work was a necessary burden which was not present in their version of paradise or the golden age. This is different from the biblical view of work which was good and necessary for human fulfillment.

According to Cloud and Townsend, holiness is a key character one should look for in a spouse because: Holiness is a power that refuses to allow anything toxic to take hold of the heart. All of these Holiness refuses to change simply because of human demands. True holiness is never self-righteous or resigns to feelings of superiority. True holiness seeks to abandon everything that stands in the way of love.

All

According to the lectures, domestic violence... None of these Is a form of weakness because it results from the inability to control one's violent behavior. In sum, it shows that one has been internally conquered by the challenges of life. Is a form of foolishness that demonstrates the inability to make good decisions and has made oneself willfully blind or uncaring to the consequences. All of these

All

Which of these arguments are used by pro-homosexual interpreters of the Bible? In the Greco-Roman world pederasty, the abuse of young children by older more powerful males was common. God is only against pederasty and not same-sex union. God is only against the violence and non-monogamous same sex relationship not the ones that are in a committed relationship. Sodom and Gomorrah was about inhospitality and not about same-sex union. All of these

All

According to Cloud and Townsend, deception is so detrimental to a relationship because As part of mending relationships, one should listen since not all deception is rooted in an evil agenda but deep fears. Compassion towards certain deceptions may yield a harvest of good crops in one's life. It prevents forgiveness from being possible because one is always masking the issue in lies. Both a and b

Both a and b

Which of these are acceptable forms of birth control within marriage? Condoms and diaphragm Abortion Pill Abstinence

Condoms and diaphragm

According to Keller's Every Good Endeavor, freedom is Rest from the pointlessness of work in order to pursue spiritual goals. Finding the type of situation that allows us to express ourselves meaningfully, or, finding the right type of work that allows us to express our gifts. Finding a way out of the drudgery and curse of work in order to attain the pleasure of non-work and futility. The absence of restrictions that allow us to exercise the pleasure of our will in our varying circumstances.

Finding the type of situation that allows us to express ourselves meaningfully, or, finding the right type of work that allows us to express our gifts.

What is hedonism? Hedonism is the pursuit of pleasure in life, to maximize one's happiness. Hedonists deny the existence of God and explain the origin of the universe through the twin lens of randomness and chaos. Hedonism is the idea that life has no value or meaning and that existence is ultimately purposeless. Hedonism is the revolt against meaninglessness and a desire to create meaning for oneself.

Hedonism is the pursuit of pleasure in life, to maximize one's happiness.

According to Genesis 2 & 3, which of these does not comprise the consequence of sin? None of these Humanity must now work and painfully bear children rather than living in bliss in the Garden of Eden. Husband and wife will struggle for control in the marriage relationship, there will be pain and hardships. Humanity must now work rather than living in bliss in the Garden of Eden. There will be continuous spiritual battles between humanity and the serpent.

Humanity must now work rather than living in bliss in the Garden of Eden.

According to Cloud and Townsend, relationships (e.g., marriage) Were meant to complete a person, to fulfill a longing that only other can fill. Fulfill what sin has left imperfect in each person, it balances what the other person lacks. Is not the place where one should seek to become complete but rather complement two whole people. It is the place where one finds security and emotional comfort

Is not the place where one should seek to become complete but rather complement two whole people.

According to Cloud & Townsend, to seek to control another person or situation ultimately winds up Causing the irresponsible person see where they failed to contribute to the relationship and helps him or her take account for the decisions they have made. Making the controller a prisoner to the other person's actions, attitudes, feelings, and overall behavior. Setting proper boundaries that does not excuse abusive or irresponsible behavior that can be destructive to a relationship. Enabling the other person to change and move in the right Godward direction as we become agents of change.

Making the controller a prisoner to the other person's actions, attitudes, feelings, and overall behavior.

According to the lectures, concerning marriage and family in ancient Israel patricentrism conveyed the idea that The male head of the household represented the leader of the family that evoked images of "ruler," "boss," and "protector," a male dominated society where women and children had little social power and dignity. Some have rightly highlighted passages in the Bible that speak of male abuse in the ancient world (e.g., Gen 12:10-20; Judg. 21:19-24) as typical, accepted, and normative practices of male headship in the Old Testament. Male headship meant providing for the family, a model of personal devotion to Yahweh along with instruction, decision making, defense against outside threats and honoring his family with respect. It represented a male dominated society where women were expected to categorically submit to the wishes of the husband or else face the threat of divorce or abandonment.

Male headship meant providing for the family, a model of personal devotion to Yahweh along with instruction, decision making, defense against outside threats and honoring his family with respect.

Cloud and Townsend write: "A faithful spouse is one who can be trusted, depended upon, and believed in, and one in whom you can rest." Which of these is a true statement according to these authors? All forms of faithlessness, according to the authors, require two people to commit the sin. Physical adultery but not mere mind fantasies since no action has been taken. One can be outwardly sacrificial but still remain unfaithful when one takes his/her deepest desires to an inner fantasy life. All of these

One can be outwardly sacrificial but still remain unfaithful when one takes his/her deepest desires to an inner fantasy life.

According to Cloud and Townsend, what is the difference between pain and injury? Injuring a person is inflicting limits on their irresponsible behavior while pain is bringing upon them harmful consequences. We may need to injure the other person in order for a healthy marriage to grow. Pain is largely limited to harsh words and attitudes that brings injury upon the other. Pain might be necessary (e.g., putting limits on spending) but it is not injuring the person.

Pain might be necessary (e.g., putting limits on spending) but it is not injuring the person.

Which of these comprises the image of God? The image of God comprises of the call to have dominion over creation by being endowed with the ability to think, plan, love, design, create, exhibit emotions and morals. Humanity was originally created to take on the toil of the lesser gods and hence the frustration of work. Only Adam was made in the image of God to have dominion over creation and headship over the family with the ability to think, plan, design, create, exhibit emotions and morals.

The image of God comprises of the call to have dominion over creation by being endowed with the ability to think, plan, love, design, create, exhibit emotions and morals.

According to Timothy Keller's Every Good Endeavor, the word "subdue" originally meant: The original meaning of the word "subdue" in Genesis did not mean an "assertion of will" but ruling as God's image bearers. The world was viewed as hostile and therefore humanity needed to exert it's God given will so the world may be "conquered in some way." All of these The word "subdue" meant that even before the fall, God required humanity to work.

The word "subdue" meant that even before the fall, God required humanity to work.

According to Cloud and Townsend, the nature of commitment is such that There is no commitment unless one is willing to change in the process even when physically present. There is no commitment if one has been conquered by callousness and negativity. Commitment is purely about behavioral change since changes in one's behavior will induce change in the other person. One is physically present even through the difficult moments of the relationship. Physical presence alone helps improve the situation. All of these

There is no commitment unless one is willing to change in the process even when physically present. There is no commitment if one has been conquered by callousness and negativity.

Which of these was not a common practice in ancient Israelite wedding rituals, Typically, it was customary to wait several days before physically consummating the marriage as weddings were family and social affairs and the entertaining of honored guests took priority. As a gesture that signified a promise by the groom to protect and provide for his new wife, the groom would cover his newlywed with his garment. The groom swore an oath to be faithful and entered into a marital covenant with his bride which involved a formal declaration. The groom anointed his wife with oil as an act of tender affection and adorned her with the best he could afford while he prepared for her a fine meal, an occasion for great celebration.

Typically, it was customary to wait several days before physically consummating the marriage as weddings were family and social affairs and the entertaining of honored guests took priority.

According to Keller's Every Good Endeavor, how can we delight in the created world? Delight along with appreciation of beauty in creation is not a necessity and therefore not encouraged. Those who live for the Kingdom pursue after spiritual achievements rather than the material. While our culture seeks after efficiency, value, and speed, life becomes mundane if we cannot find the time to delight in everyday things and appreciate the beauty of God's creation. Delight in the material world is a form of idolatry that takes us away from delighting in God and therefore to be avoided. Delight in the created world and appreciation of beauty in creation is good but not necessary, one can delight in the spiritual more than the material world.

While our culture seeks after efficiency, value, and speed, life becomes mundane if we cannot find the time to delight in everyday things and appreciate the beauty of God's creation.

According to Cloud and Townsend, agape love expresses itself by Reflecting and identifying with the other person by thinking about the effects of one's behavior and speech on the other. Being willing to afflict pain without injury when it is beneficial to the other person. All of these Showing one's commitment even through difficult stages of the relationship Seeking the good of the other first before oneself.

al

According to Cloud and Townsend, happiness is A worthwhile life pursuit that comes as a result of commitment and working through life's difficulties Commonly misunderstood and therefore seasons of challenges may cause people to think that this is not the avenue towards fulfillment and happiness. People who pursue happiness above all else find themselves as the most unhappy people in the world. All of these

all

According to Keller's Every Good Endeavor, Greek philosophers thought that to be like the gods was to withdraw from active life and to engage in higher philosophical thought. Greeks thought in general that work that involved the mind rather than the body was a nobler profession Scripture teaches that all work, whether of the mind and body can be noble work when done right before God. All of these

all

According to Keller's Every Good Endeavor, which of these are true regarding "forming, filling, and subduing"? According to 1 Jn. 2:15, John states not to love the world. Culture can reflect human sin and therefore we cannot wholly embrace culture which currently takes what is good and calls it judgmental. Culture-making is to bring out the creative potential in the world from chaos and cultivate beauty according to God's will much like God brought beauty from a world that was initially chaotic. All of these They are all parts of humanity's call to be culture makers. Human work is a form of culture making and hence we should embrace all forms of work as part of God's mission for the world.

all

What is the role of sex in marriage according to Scripture? Pleasure between husband & wife and procreation - we were called by God to fulfill the cultural mandate or primary commission Restraint or "Public Good" - disordered sexual behavior deteriorates the morals of society. Relational - the absence of healthy sex life between husband and wife indicates a possible dysfunction within the marriage All of these

all

Which of these are acceptable reasons for divorce according to the Evangelical view? Prolonged unrepentant addiction Adultery & abandonment All of these Unrepentant domestic violence

all

In the New Testament, singleness was looked upon as generally undesirable True False

false

According to Scripture, which of these should take priority over your spouse? Children, since they are good gifts from the Lord (e.g., Psalm 127:3) and parents since God desires that we honor our parents. Work, since we were originally designed by God to subdue the earth which is part of our primary commission. Ministry, since our service to the Lord is contributing to his Kingdom we should leave all other worldly loves behind. None of these

none

According to Scripture, heterosexual lusts and homosexual lusts are both sins before a holy God. True False

true

In the Old Testament, singleness was looked upon as generally undesirable True False

true