CWV 101 Fianl Exam
According to the textbook, idolatry is compared with what?
An unfaithful spouse
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 Pantheism *All of the above
Who took Judah captive when the people of Judah were exiled?
Babylon
Which of the following is not a reason for seeing humanity as the pinnacle (i.e., high point) of God's creation according to Genesis 1-2?
Because, unlike other animals, humanity has the ability to live without sinning.
Wisdom in the Christian worldview includes the following:
Being transformed from selfishness to selflessness.
Which one of the following would be considered a shared worldview belief for Christianity?
Belief that God created the heavens and the earth.
Which "acts" are part of the biblical story:
Creation, Fall, and Redemption.
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. Death is not the end for those who believe in Jesus. *All of the above are true. Only a), b), and c) are true.
In Luke 10, how did Jesus respond to the lawyer who asked him, "And who is my neighbor?"
Jesus told him the Parable of the Good Samaritan.
According to the textbook, Jesus is most like which two Old Testament leaders?
Moses and David
Genesis 1:1 says, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Which attribute of God best corresponds to this verse?
Omnipotence
According to Isaiah 59:1-2:
Our sins separate us from God.
Chapter 1 of our textbook says that "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.
Which of the following is noted for spiritualism but not for belief in a personal God?
Pantheism
Consider this statement: "All roads lead to the same path; no one religion has the whole story, and every religion adds to our full understanding." This statement is most consistent with:
Pluralism
In the creation story what one thing did God say was not good?
That man should be alone.
Which of the following statements is/are consistent with the Christian belief that humanity was created in the image of God:
The Bible specifically mentions that man was created in the image of God but says nothing about women. Humanity has remnants of the character of God such as the capability to love and create. Humanity is a physical reflection of God's physical form. Humans were created with both a spirit and a body and are spirit beings like God. *Both b) and d)
The term theodicy is defined as:
The Christian defense of God's infinite goodness and power despite the presence of evil and suffering.
According to the lecture, "Without God ..."
There can be no moral and spiritual absolute truths.
According to the teaching of Jesus in John 13:35, how are His followers to be recognized?
by their love of one another
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 can attain a relationship with God by living by the letter of the Law in the Old Testament.
false
According to the Christian worldview, a lot of suffering happens because God's attention is occupied elsewhere and so He is not able to take care of every individual's problems.
false
All worldviews are private. There is no such thing as a shared worldview
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
Which book in the New Testament opens in a way that sounds a lot like the opening of Genesis?
john
Which of the following is not mentioned in Genesis? Abraham Isaac Jacob Moses
moses
Answer the following question 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 Evil and Sin That Still Plague Us," by Shuster: According to Shuster, who agreed with G. K. Chesterton, the problem with the world is what?
my sins and yours
Which of the following best describes the primary ministry of the Old Testament prophets?
not-They foretold events in distant future. They pronounced judgments against the foreign nations. They pronounced judgment against Israel. They announced the coming of a Davidic king.
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
According to Romans 3:23, all humans, when measured against the divine Law, are found guilty of sin and fall short of the glory of God.
true
As a result of the fall (sin of Adam and Eve), what was introduced into the world?
*All of the above Suffering and death Painful childbirth Painful work Weeds
According to Philippians 2:5-8, what direction did Jesus' life take? Divinity > Humanity > Servant > Criminal Death Humanity > Divinity > Death > Grave Infancy > Childhood > Adolescence > Adulthood None of the above
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The person of Jesus Christ may be described by all of the following except: Second person of the Trinity Part God and part man Was born of a virgin mother not-Lived a sinless life
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What was the apostle Paul referring to when he wrote in 1 Corinthians 1 that "the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men"? God allowing evil in the world The crucifixion of Christ Christ having a humble birth Jesus choosing fishermen to be His apostles
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Which of the following is not a description of the Kingdom of God used by Jesus: The kingdom of heaven A continuation of the Old Testament nation of Israel not-The reign of God in the human heart The reign of God over God's people
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Why did Christ, the Son of God, come to earth and become a man? To express God's love for people To serve people To give His life as a ransom for people All the above
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The pronouncement of the forgiveness of our sins by Jesus Christ is called the incarnation.
? justification, sacrifice benediction
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. All of the above
After the wall around Jerusalem was rebuilt, the people worshipped the Lord. According to Nehemiah 9, what kind of prayer did the Levites lead the people in?
A confession reviewing God's faithfulness in the past
What makes up our worldview?
A foundational set of assumptions to which 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. The comprehensive perspective from which we interpret all of reality. *All of the above
Which of the following is NOT used in the textbook as an analogy for a worldview?
A personal library
From the Christian perspective, a relationship with God is established through:
A personal trust in Jesus.
The Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7) begins with the Beatitudes. Which of these blessings is most emphasized by Jesus?
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness.
A unique characteristic of Christianity in comparison with other religions is which of the following:
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.
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
God explains to Job why Job has suffered?
False
What is the difference between General Revelation and Special Revelation?
General Revelation refers to what God reveals through nature while Special Revelation mainly refers to what God reveals through Scripture.
What do Christians mean when they say that God is sovereign?
God has supreme authority over His creation.
Which persons of the Trinity were involved in the creation?
God the Father God the Son God the Holy Spirit *All of the above
According to John 10:1-18, which of the following does not describe Jesus as the Good Shepherd?
He keeps His sheep in a pen for their safety.
Answer the following question 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 Evil and Sin That Still Plague Us," by Shuster: Shuster, 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 our minds around." What does Shuster propose is God's reason for this?
He wants us to learn that having Him at the center of our lives will always be the best for us no matter how big or small the decisions we must face.
Christians do not think that suffering compromises a belief in God's goodness and power because:
Humanity, through the fall, is primarily responsible for suffering. God could only avoid suffering for humanity by removing free will, but this would avoid love as well. Suffering seems to represent a great injustice, but God will fulfill all justice at the right time. *All of the above. None of the above.
Friedrich Nietzsche had his own view of truth, saying, "There is no truth, only
Interpretations
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 your neighbor as yourself.
In Raphael's famous painting School of Athens, how are Plato and Aristotle depicted?
Plato is pointing up, referring to ideal forms that define universal truths. Aristotle is gesturing horizontally, referring to the belief that particular examples lead to universal truths. Plato and Aristotle are both agreeing that universal truths come only from particular examples. *Both a) and b) are true.
Scripture (1 Cor 1:24 and John 1:1, 14) speaks of Jesus as the
Power of God Wisdom of God Word of God *All of the above
According to the lecture, the good news of the gospel can be summarized in three Rs:
Rescue, Redemption, and Renewal
Who were Israel's first kings?
Saul, David, and Solomon
Which of the following is not mentioned in the lecture as an explanation for suffering?
Suffering is God taking revenge for our disobedience.
Which of the following worldview tests evaluates evidences and experiences to see if the worldview matches with reality?
The Correspondence Test
Which of the following worldview tests evaluates a worldview's livability?
The Practical Test
According to the textbook, the central theme of the wisdom literature is:
The fear of the Lord
How do the first four of the Ten Commandments differ from the last six?
The first four describe our duty to God and the remaining six our duty to people.
In the Parable of the Sower (Mark 4), which of the following represents those who hear the word of God but the cares of the world and desire of riches choke it out?
The seed that was sown among thorns
Which tree were Adam and Eve warned not to eat of?
The tree of the knowledge of good and evil
After the fall, what was true about all humanity?
They are sinful by nature.
Which of the following statements is true of the Old Earth View of the creation of the world?
This view believes God created the universe in 6 literal 24-hour days. This view agrees with mainstream science that the universe and earth are billions of years old. This view believes that life appeared in stages as God gave the commands. *Both b) and c) are true of the Old Earth View of the creation of the world.
Which of the following statements is true of the Theistic Evolution View of the creation of the world?
This view believes all life evolved in a process guided and empowered by God.
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.
True
Which one of the worldview elements listed below deals with issues related to the existence (or nonexistence) of God?
Ultimate Reality
Which of the following statements best describes the nature of work?
Which of the following statements best describes the nature of work? Work was given to humanity as a good gift. not-Work was given as the means for humanity to provide for itself. Humanity was designed to worship but not to work. Work was given to humanity as a punishment for sin. Both a) and b). Both c) and d)
Which of the following describes a temptation Jesus faced? Turn stones into bread Bow to the devil for all the power and wealth in the world Throw Himself off the temple to test God All of the above
all of the above
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
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.
true
Jesus taught 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 reason 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 Garden of Eden is presented in Genesis 2 as the throne room and temple of God.
true
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.
true
The statement from Isaiah 53:5, "He was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities," refers to the atonement of Jesus Christ.
true
When we read the final words in the book of Judges, "In those days there was no king in Israel. Each man did what was right in his own eyes" (21:25, ESV), this means that the people were sinful and rebellious.
true
Which of the following best completes the following sentence from the textbook? "The history of humanity is best characterized by a departure from
wisdom
