Module 5
According to Romans 1:13 and 1 Corinthians 6:9, sin is only sin when God's way is willfully and knowingly disobeyed.
False
Some humans beings are inherently good and have never sinned.
False
The awesome beauty and stifling ugliness of the world is bound up in this original moment which is still present today:
The moment sin entered the world
Which of the following do Christian theologians believe to be true about humanity's makeup?
All of the above
The Bible gives a narrative explaining the beauty and dignity of humanity, but does not address the struggle and ugliness that is all too much a part of the human experience.
False
The image of God was lost at the fall.
False
What passage of Scripture discusses the creation of man in the image of God?
Genesis 1:26-27
From what passage of Scripture do humans ascribe their meaning and purpose in life?
Genesis 1:26-31
In the eyes of God, all mankind is created equal.
True
The human personality is primarily comprised of three aspects-the intellect, the emotion, and the _____________.
will
Which of the following is(are) aspects of being made in the image of God?
A, B, and C
Which of the following is NOT a reason why humans possess an immaterial aspect?
An immaterial aspect of humanity provides the basis for human consciousness
Which of the following constitutes sin?
Both A and B
The Christian becomes a part of the Holy Spirit at salvation.
False
The New Testament does not affirm that the Genesis account of the fall has lasting consequences.
False
The concept of the image of God in humanity is a theme that stretches across the entire Old Testament only.
False
The most popular word for sin in the Bible is the word, hamartia, which means to "offend God."
False
Unlike the rest of the creation account, human creation was not a divine act.
False
The first sin recorded in the Bible is found in ______________.
Genesis 3
Marriage is a signpost for what?
God's love and profound intimacy with his people, the church, that he loves
Which form of sin was specifically common in the Old Testament period?
Idolatry
Which passage in the New Testament affirms that the sin of Adam has affected all mankind?
Romans 5:12
The concept of original sin in Christian theology is a term that refers to which of the following.
The idea that original sin precedes actual sin
What is temptation?
The lure toward incorrect thoughts and actions
What was the first temptation of Jesus in the wilderness?
The temptation to turn stones into bread
Why do people run from the idea of sin?
They do not like a problem they are unable to fix
According to Romans 6:1-14, human beings are born as slaves to sin.
True
Humans are able to relate to God because we are created in the image of God
True
One of the most basic questions of origin is, "Where did everything come from?"
True
Sin is anything besides God in which we place our hopes, confidence, and worship.
True
Some people have claimed that sin is just a Christian teaching to repress an individual's expression of what they feel is right to do.
True
The Bible states that humans are made in the image of God but does not clearly explain what this means.
True
The Christian idea of vocation (or calling) is born out of the conceptualization of humanity placed within the world. For example, in Genesis 2:15, Adam was given the responsibility of working in and watching over the sacred space God had given him.
True
The New Testament clearly points out that the Genesis account is a story with lasting consequences.
True
The doctrine of the image of God is one of the most misunderstood in the Bible.
True
The fact that humans possess both material and non-material aspects to their makeup is evidenced by the fact that non-physical thoughts produce physical actions.
True
The term "image" is both an abstract and concrete term in that it is used to describe both an idea and an actual product.
True
The very nature of human creation gives humans meaning and purpose.
True
Though many people downplay the existence of a soul, the arts, which appeal to areas of life greater than biological impulses, are important parts to every culture.
True
Though we often think about what we want to be when we grow up, we are not nearly as reflective on who we are now.
True
To succumb to temptations means to choose the wrong path to fulfill our desires.
True
Does a close reading of the Bible show that Scripture affirms the soul?
Yes