CWV
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 answers are true.)
Which of the following is not mentioned in the topic overview as an explanation for suffering?
Of the good results in our character.
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
According to the Christian worldview, the fall opened the way for evil and suffering to come upon the earth.
TRUE
Guilt is the feeling that you have done something bad; shame is the feeling that you are bad.
TRUE
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 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.
Endurance, character, and hope
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. True False
FALSE
Because Jesus is God, he did not actually suffer pain as God protected him from that experience.
FALSE
God explains to Job why Job has suffered.
FALSE
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. (Answer is All of the above)
According to Philippians 2:1-11, Christians should:
Learn humility, thinking of others first.
