15-24 Flashcards
What is the difference between inclusivists and exclusivist
Exclusivist: claim that only the followers of Christ worship the one true god and that salvation comes only through JC
Inclusive: salvation is accessible through other religions
What is the difference between syncretists and fundamentalists
Syncretism is the attempt to blend the beliefs of various religions
Fundamentalists try to emphasize the unique aspect of religion
Difference between naturalism and pantheism and theism
Naturalism:
Pantheism:
Theism:
Naturalism. Pantheism. Theism
Assumption Evolution. Emanation. Divine creation
Center. Human centered. Nature centered Creator centered
Sin. Human limitation. Human ignorance. Spiritual separation
What three fundamental principles set Christianity apart from other world religions
- Only one triune god
- The Bible is the infallible word of god
- Jesus is the only mediator to god
What is the root of all sin
Idolatry
What is the first biblical account of any significant change in the worship of god
Story if Cain and Abel and the two altars where they out their offerings
From a biblical perspective how many altars are there
Two
Human and god centered
What is idolatry
Exalting anything higher than god
What is the difference between humans and god centered religion
Human centered: god favorably responded to what people are doing for themselves
God centered: people are responding to what god has already done for them
What is the role of love vs the role of the law
Love- inspire and motivate us to obey god and serve others
Law- instruct and define what obedience to god and serving others really means
What are the four questions drinking the formation of a worldview
Where am I from
Where am I going
What is my problem
What is my solution
