Bible Final Exam

Question 1

Explain the differences between general revelation and special revelation.

Answer 1

General revelation is knowledge that comes through his created and is discerned through human discovery.
Special revelation is deeper insight about life that is revealed through His Word and are exclusively divine disclosure.

Question 2

What is Naturalism?

Answer 2

the belief that there is no supernatural realm. Physical Matter (No God)

Question 3

What is Deism?

Answer 3

It claims that God is entirely beyond our world, not within (A God)

Question 4

What is Theism?

Answer 4

The belief that there is more than the physical world - there is a personal God who created it. There is a radical destination between Creator and creation. (Personal Creator, One God)

Question 5

What is Polytheism?

Answer 5

It teaches that there are numerous natural or spiritual forces in the world. (Many gods)

Question 6

What is Pantheism?

Answer 6

declares that there is only one level of reality, the realm of them is spiritual or the divine. Divine essence (All is god)

Question 7

What are the center premises of Naturalism, Pantheism, and Theism?

Answer 7

Naturalism: human centered
Pantheism: Nature centered
Theism: Christ-centered

Question 8

What is sin?

Answer 8

Human nature. First sin describes our nature and our natural condition. Second, sin has reference to the effects of evil, our moral conduct.

Question 9

What are the assumptions of Naturalism, Pantheism, and Theism?

Answer 9

The assumption of naturalism from its atheistic viewpoint sees humankind as being basically “good.”
The assumption of pantheism views humankind as essentially divine - as god- it rejects Christianity’s belief that humanity is separated from God. Salvation is unnecessary. Our problem is our ignorance of our divinity.
The assumption of theism depicts human nature as basically sinful. The only solution is redemption through Christ.

Question 10

What are three fundamental principles of theism (Christianity)?

Answer 10

Only one (triune) God exists.
The Bible is God’s only infallible
Jesus is the only mediator to God

Question 11

What are the differences between condemning, condoning, and atoning?

Answer 11

Condemning: sentence (someone) to a particular punishment, especially death.
Condoning: to forgive or approve (something that is considered wrong) to allow (something that is considered wrong) to continue
Atoning: to do something good as a way to show that you are sorry about doing something bad

Question 12

What is the First Biblical Account in significant change in the worship of God?

Answer 12

Cain and Abel and the two alters on which they placed their offerings.

Question 13

What are the alters and how many are there?

Answer 13

There are two alters just as there are only two kinds of religion; human-centered and God-centered.

Question 14

What are the differences between human-centered and God-centered religion?

Answer 14

In human-centered God is favorably responding to what people are doing for themselves. In God-centered people favorably responding to what God has already done for them.

Question 15

What are the differences between Exlusivism, Inclusivism, Pluralism, and Atheism?

Answer 15

Exclusivism refers to Christianity’s claim that only the followers of Christ worship the one true God and that salvation comes only through faith in Jesus Christ.
Inclusivism broadens the claims of exclusivism by saying that while Christianity may be uniquely true and valid, salvation is accessible in other religions.
Pluralism maintains that people can have a saving relationship with God within any world religion because all of them are equally viable paths to God.
Atheism rejects all religion as illusory and false.

Question 16

What is the role/job of the law and love.

Answer 16

role of love is to inspire, to motivate us to obey god and serve others.
role of law is to instruct to define what obedience to god and serving others really means.

Question 17

What are the four driving questions driving the formation of a world view?

Answer 17

Where am I from?
What is my problem?
Where am I going?
What is my solution?

Question 18

What is the primary focus of the great controversy?

Answer 18

According to this paradigm, the attention of the entire universe is focused on an unrelenting conflict between the forces of good and evil, both seen and unseen, that began before humankind was even created.

Question 19

What are the three basic steps Lucifer took in establishing a rival kingdom?

Answer 19

Doubt: He challenged reality as it existed, questioning the fairness of God’s government and necessity of moral laws.
Presumption: He created an alternative, assumption that his self-seeking proposals would improve God’s government.
Independent: He chose separation, declaring this independence from God’s sovereign rulership and establishing a self-centered existence.

Question 20

What is coperate oneness?

Answer 20

the concept that all of humanity is linked together in a common life and shared identity. This implies that when Adam fell, humanity fell with him.

Question 21

What is a sacrament?

Answer 21

An important Christian ceremony (such as baptism or marriage)

Question 22

Please list & describe the levels of Glory (heaven), according to the Mormons.

Answer 22

1. The Celestial Kingdom is the highest level. Those in this kingdom will dwell forever in the presence of God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ.
2. The Terrestrial Kingdom is the second highest. Those who inherit terrestrial glory will “receive of the presence of the Son, but not of the fulness of the Father.
3. The Telestial Kingdom is the third highest. These individuals will receive their glory after being redeemed from spirit prison, which is sometimes called hell.
4. The Perdition; some people will not be worthy to dwell in any kingdom of glory. They will be called “the sons of perdition” and will have to “abide a kingdom which is not a kingdom of glory”

Question 23

According to the Mormons, Jesus grace is not sufficient to cover all sins; what else might be required in such situations?

Answer 23

The obedience of the gospel

Question 24

Who was the founder of Mormonism?

Answer 24

Joseph Smith

Question 25

What are the Mormons formally known as?

Answer 25

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Question 26

What are the three significant Mormon events that happened during the year of 1830?

Answer 26

1. The book of Mormon was published 2. The Mormon Church was established 3. The Religion was founded

Question 27

How often do the Mormons fast?

Answer 27

One Sunday every month

Question 28

Who is the founder of Methodism?

Answer 28

John Wesley

Question 29

What is the reason for the Methodist name?

Answer 29

Because of their way of "rule" and "method"

Question 30

What are the two Sacraments Methodists practice?

Answer 30

Holy baptism and Holy communion

Question 31

What does World View?

Answer 31

The term worldview literally means "a way of seeing"

Question 32

What Anglican priest inspired the Methodist reformation?

Answer 32

John Wesley

Question 33

What is one of the gods of the Hindu "trinity", and what is their role?

Answer 33

Brahma is the creator of all things.

Question 34

What is another of the gods of the Hindu "trinity", and what is their role?

Answer 34

Vishnu is the preserver of all things.

Question 35

What is the final god of the Hindu "trinity", and what is their role?

Answer 35

Shira is the destroyer of all things.

Question 36

According to a Hindu, what is "Moksha?"

Answer 36

It is salvation. You can achieve "Moksha" when you have completed reincarnation, and if you had good karma.

Question 37

Describe the highest of the Hindu castes.

Answer 37

The Brahmin are the priests, intellectual and spiritual leaders.

Question 38

Describe the second from highest of the Hindu castes.

Answer 38

Kshatriyas are the protectors of society.

Question 39

Describe the third from highest of the Hindu castes.

Answer 39

Vaisyas are the makers of material things.

Question 40

Describe the fourth from highest of the Hindu castes.

Answer 40

Shudras are the laborers.

Question 41

What are the rest of the people who don't fall under a Hindu caste considered?

Answer 41

The untouchables

Question 42

The Immaculate Conception describes whose sinless state?

Answer 42

Mary the mother of Jesus

Question 43

Why do Catholics pray to Mary, is she a god?

Answer 43

They pray to her because they considered her divine and of a sinless state. She is not a god.

Question 44

What is the meaning of the word "Transubstantiation?"

Answer 44

The belief in some Christian religions that the bread and wine given at communion become the body and blood of Jesus Christ when they are blessed.

Question 45

Describe one of the Catholic sacraments.

Answer 45

Baptism: This is the basis of the whole Christian life. A gateway to a life in the spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through baptism we are freed from sin and born as sons/daughters of God.

Question 46

Describe a second of the Catholic sacraments.

Answer 46

Holy Eucharist: The reception of Christ's Body and Blood. Catholics believe that the Eucharist is both a sacrifice and a meal. As they receive Christ's Body and Blood, they are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.

Question 47

Describe a third of the Catholic sacraments.

Answer 47

Marriage: Also referred to as matrimony. It is the covenant by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole life.

Question 48

Describe a fourth of the Catholic sacraments.

Answer 48

Anointing of the sick: Administered to bring spiritual and even physical strength during an illness, especially near the time of death.

Question 49

Describe the Catholic belief of Purgatory.

Answer 49

Purgatory is a state between earth and heaven for people who aren't quite ready to go to heaven.

Question 50

Who created the Anglican Church and why?

Answer 50

King Henry VIII because he wanted to divorce his wife but the pope refused to do so. So King Henry created his own church and placed himself as the head of it.

Question 51

What are the 5 pillars of Islam?

Answer 51

``` Shahdah: the statement of faith Salah: daily prayers (mosque - place of worship) Zakah: charity Sawm: fasting - ramadan Hajj: pilgrimage to Meccca ```

Question 52

How many wives can a Muslim man have?

Answer 52

Four wives

Question 53

What is the difference between a Muslim and Islam?

Answer 53

The religion is Islam, and the believers are Muslim.

Question 54

Name the Eight Dynamics of Scientology.

Answer 54

1. Self: effort to survive as an individual. 2. Creativity: making things for the future. 3. Group: survive as a group, family, friends. 4. Species: survive as a species. 5. Life forms: animals and insects 6. Physical universe: matter, energy, space and time. 7. Spiritual universe: ability to create, destroy, and survive. 8. God: infinity, only when the seventh is complete can they understand the eighth and one's relationship with the supreme being.

Question 55

Who was the founder of Scientology?

Answer 55

L. Ron Hubbard

Question 56

Explain the relationship between the Baptist belief of, "once saved, always saved," and the notion of free will/ free choice.

Answer 56

God's choices are nonreversible. These two concepts are contradicting because the baptists believe that once saved always saved. They also believe that humans have free will and choice. This is saying that you are always saved, but if you don't want to be saved than it takes away your freedom of choice.

Question 57

Which religion has a book of instruction entitle, "The Pearl of Great Price?"

Answer 57

Mormonism

Question 58

Which religion has a book of instruction entitled, "New World Translation?"

Answer 58

Jehovah's Witnesses

Question 59

Which religion has a book of instruction entitled, "The Book of Concord?"

Answer 59

Lutheranism

Question 60

Which religion has a book of instruction entitled, "The Vedas?"

Answer 60

Hinduism

Question 61

Which religion has a book of instruction entitled, "The WatchTower?"

Answer 61

Jehovah's Witnesses

Question 62

Which religion has an oral tradition of rules entitled, "The Ordnung?"

Answer 62

Amish

Question 63

biblically what is the rationale from God not only to destroy the heathen idols, but to destroy the idol worshipers as well

Answer 63

God said in Exodus 22:20 that those who "sacrifice to any god other than the Lord must be destroyed." He also says in Deuteronomy 10:17 that the Jews where to make known to all the people of the earth that there is only one true God.

Question 64

How can christians practice tolerance yet at the same time stand up bolding for their faith and beliefs.

Answer 64

It is said that tolerance can easily be used as an excuse for failing to witness. But if tolerance is rightly used it can be a means of good end. It can be used as a tool to preserve the liberty of all religions, though not necessarily their equality. It is important for tolerance to be practiced, but above all, that truth is cultivated and cherished.

Question 65

How would you biblical explain the concept that a person is either saved or lost; that their is no third option.

Answer 65

The truth is that every person eventually chooses to worship before an alter that represents either God's way or the human way of salvation. The bible knows of no other option.