Apologetics Flashcards
Joining with other people in small groups and large gatherings to pursue spiritual growth
Fellowship
When individuals have great energy by interacting with the external world of people, experiences, and activities
Extraversion
Offer reverent honor and homage to God
Worship
Students with a ______ preference critically analyze anything they are studying
Thinking
A decided pattern or engaging with others to solve problems or fill needs
Service
The capacity in our lives that enable us to discern and respond in service to transcendental influences that are encountered above or beyond that which is explainable by natural law or phenomena
Spiritual Strengths
Dialogue with God about both God’s concerns and yours
Prayer
Of or pertaining to a Supreme Being/Power in the universe
Divine
Spending time by yourself so you can listen to God’s voice in your spirit
Meditational Solitude
Force that arouses a person to action toward a desired goal
Motivation
An acquired behavior pattern
Habit
Reducing distractions in your life that keep you from hearing God
Simplicity
Admit to others and God when you’ve done wrong and are seeking forgiveness
Confession
Beyond ordinary or common experience
Transcendental
When individuals have great energy by interacting with the internal world of ideas, memories, and emotions
Introversion
Students with a ______ preference favor gathering a lot of facts and details
Sensing
Students with a ______ preference favor classes that give plenty of opportunity for reflection and deep thought
Introversion
Students with a ______ preference favor constantly exploring new ideas related to what they are studying
Perceiving
Students with a ______ preference favor classes and studies that come to clear conclusions
Judging
Students with a ______ preference favor looking at bigger concepts and ideas
Intuition
Students with a ______ preference favor classes that give plenty of opportunity for them to talk and discuss ideas
Extraversion
Students with a ______ preference favor social interaction in classes and studying
Perceiving
Students with a ______ preference have a tendency to make decisions through the internal though process
Introversion
Students with a ______ preference have a tendency to postpone or change decisions whenever any new information comes to light
Perceiving
Students with a ______ preference have a tendency to take action before decisions are clearly thought through
Extraversion
Students with a ______ preference have a tendency to believe that making a decision is the most important part of the decision-making process
Judging
Students with a ______ preference have a tendency to make decisions quickly on a premonition or hunch
Intuition
Students with a ______ preference have a tendency to make decisions based on rational arguments that ignore valuable emotional information
Thinking
Students with a ______ preference have a tendency to postpone decisions until they have more facts or information
Sensing
Students with a ______ preference have a tendency to avoid decisions for fear of bringing pain to another person
Feeling
Which spiritual gift presents truth in such a way that it is easy to learn
Teaching
Which spiritual gift allows you to discern what is morally right and wrong in situations
Proclaiming
Which spiritual gift finds practical ways to provide physical assistance to fulfill needs and tasks
Helping
Which spiritual gift allows you to discern encouragement and practical solutions needed for life’s problems
Exhorting
Which spiritual gift allows you to discern the truth through careful research
Teaching
Which spiritual gift allows you to discern the financial needs others have in their life or efforts
Giving
Which spiritual gift provides mercy to those in emotional distress
Comforting
Which spiritual gift allows you to discern the organizational needs others have when working collectively together
Managing
Which spiritual gift publicly speaks out from internal convictions
Proclaiming
Which spiritual gift organizes, coordinates, and guides activities and setting goals for projects
Managing
Which spiritual gift allows you to discern the legitimate needs or tasks others have
Helping
Which spiritual gift outlines practical steps of action to assist in overcoming problems
Exhorting
Which spiritual gift allows you to discern the emotional needs of others
Comforting
Identify the Verse: “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.”
Proverbs 14:12
Identify the Verse: “Seek first the kingdom and his righteousness”
Matthew 6:33
Identify the Verse: “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to the spirit.”
John 3:5-6
Identify the Verse: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and light for my path”
Psalm 119:105
How do spiritual strengths impact the other four strength domains?
Spiritual strengths transcend all the other domains because it servers as the primary context for our existence and Life Calling, serving as the guide on how to use all the other domains.
How do psychological strengths impact the other four strength domains?
Find later.
The level of spiritual response where miraculous events that guide or enable our path with no rational explanation.
Phenomenal
The level of spiritual response where receiving thoughts and impressions that clearly do not come from our own mind, but provide us crucial guidance.
Informational
The level of spiritual response where unique spiritual forces are placed in our lives as a part of God’s calling
Giftedness
_________ proposed a theory in psychology called the Hierarchy of Needs in 1943.
Abraham Maslow
What are the five levels of the Hierarchy of Needs?
- Psychological Needs
- Safety Needs
- Social Belonging
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Actualization
What are the three elements of spiritual strengths?
- Spiritual Gifts
- Spiritual Habits
- Spiritual Truth
What are the four sections of scripture that lists the spiritual gifts that God gives us?
- Romans 12:3-8
- 1 Corinthians 12:7-11
- 1 Corinthians 12:28
- Ephesians 4:11-13
List the 8 steps of spiritual development IN ORDER that is taken from 2 Peter 1:5-7 and explain how each builds upon the next
- Faith- Choosing to live a God-centered, rather than I-centered life leads to..
- Goodness- Which are behaviors that result in the faith choice above. These behaviors lead to personal growth.
- Knowledge- develops due to your MATURITY. Your TESTIMONY becomes filled with numerous examples of “what I’ve learned” & “what I experienced” due to the foundational Faith choice that resulted in actions one would NOT have chosen if remaining in self-interest…
- Self-Control- When faced with the temptation to act upon one’s selfish desires, the testimony from above allows one to choose Faith in God’s way rather than self-justification which leads to….
- Perseverance- actions of fighting through fear, worry, doubt, etc. and facing the problems of the day. Because of this…
- Godliness- is seen in you. A result of how others view you in a manner that attracts them to you because the manner in which you have behaved, the choices you have made, the actions you take, are markedly different than what they feel themselves and are used to seeing. When they come to you, you treat them with…
- Kindness- in a manner of accepting them as they are. Knowing “but by the grace of God there I go” you treat others with the full force of your very best and give them hope of all that God can do through them. This interaction is…
- Love- Living in a way that gives your very best in a way that encourages and provides for others so that they can be their very best.
a special ability or capacity, natural endowment, talent
gift
of or relating to holism (a theory that the universe and especially living nature is correctly seen in terms of interacting wholes)
Holistic
condition of being only ordinary or of moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate
Mediocrity
capacity to respond to or be susceptible to sensory stimuli
Sensibility
excellence in performing in an area in which a person has training, competence, expertise, and experience
skill
qualities or features that bring power, force, vigor, or substenance
strengths
achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted
success
to endure, live through, get by, or merely subsist
survive
the interaction of elements in such a way that when they combine, they produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the contributions made by the individual elements
synergistic
entirely physical
brute
predominating attitudes, values, and behavior that characterize the functioning of a group of people
culture
difficult to detect, grasp by the mind, analyze, define or describe
elusive
the ability to read and write, remember, and think with words
verbal
the ability to recognize, manipulate, comprehend, remember, and think with quantitative concepts and relationships represented by numerical symbols
quantitative
the ability to perceive, analyze, synthesize, and discriminate auditory stimuli, especially those related to speech
auditory
the ability to store information and to efficiently retrieve it later in the process of thinking
Long-Term Memory
the ability to store and recall information within a few minutes
Short-Term Memory
the ability to form concepts and solve problems
reasoning
the immediacy with which an individual can react to stimuli or a task
reaction
the speed with which an individual can perform automatic cognitive tasks
processing
the amount of specific information acquired and retained by an individual
informational
the ability to perceive, analyze, synthesize, remember, and think with visual patterns
image
features or actions pertaining to the body
physical
the capacity of our lives that gives our body distinct features and enables us to perform actions with our body
physical strengths
possibility formed by the capability of being or becoming
potential
structured system of human organization for large-scale community living at the national or multi-national level that furnishes continuity, norms, and a sense of identity for its members
society
qualities or features that bring power, force, vigor, or sustenance
strengths
the learning style that prefers hands-on
kinesthetic
the learning style that prefers words
auditory
the learning style that prefers images
visual
to make use of as relevant and important to a situation or action
apply
observing and learning about something for the first time in one’s experience
discovery
perceive the meaning of something learned; grasp the idea of its significance; comprehend
understand
capacity for learning, reasoning, understanding, and similar forms of mental activity
intelligence
qualities or features that bring power, force, vigor, and sustenance
strengths
the power to discern and judge properly what is true or right or of moral value
wisdom
a special natural ability or aptitude that produces a capacity for achievement or success
talent
to flourish, grow or develop vigorously. Achieve something desired, planned or attempted
thrive
state of being the only one or the sole example; single; solitary type; having no like or equal
uniqueness
quality or feature that is inadequate or defective
weakness
the power of control that the mind has over choosing one’s own actions
will
useful or valuable quality or thing that is an advantage or resource
asset
disposition or feeling a person adopts or has with regard to a person or thing
attitude
to deteriorate, dwindle, fail in strength, vigor, character, power, value, etc.
decline
combination of plans, organization, details, features, and structure of an entity
design
an area or range of personal distinctness characterized by specific qualities
domain
sensations experienced when one is stirred internally from non-physical sources
feelings
-Based Perspective of strengths focuses upon improving areas of giftedness in our lives
asset
-Based Perspective of strengths focuses upon areas of weakness in our lives
liabilities
-Based Perspective of strengths focuses upon an individual’s multiple areas of intelligence
holistic
When your emotions can often be interpreted from your facial expressions.
Visual Learner
When studying to remember, you learn best when reading it several times and keeping it in front of you.
Visual Learner
When studying to remember, you learn best when writing it down.
Kinesthetic Learner
When reading a book, you fidget a lot, because you do not like to read.
Kinesthetic Learner
Learning occurs primarily through looking at images, such as pictures, diagrams, demonstrations, and body language.
Visual Learner
While working to solve a problem, call your friends and talk to them about it.
Auditory Learner
While sitting in class, you enjoy discussing issues and hearing others points of view.
Auditory Learner
When talking to others, you use your hands to communicate your points.
Kinesthetic Learner
The classes in which you usually get the most out of, have an interesting instructor who gives good lectures.
Auditory Learner
When angry or upset, this type of learner will clench their fists or storm off.
Kinesthetic Learner
When talking to others, you use a variety of words to make the conversation richer.
Auditory Learner
While working to solve a problem, make a model of it or walk through possible solutions in your mind.
Kinesthetic Learner
Learning occurs through hands-on doing and interacting.
Kinesthetic Learner
Learning occurs primarily through hearing words- both spoken and written.
Auditory Learner
This learning style is also known as being a tactile learner.
Kinesthetic Learner
Who is the Harvard psychologist who proposed the idea of multiple intelligences?
Howard Gardner
This professor is the author of the life calling curriculum that is used in the MVCS Apologetics course.
Bill Millard
The best-selling book entitled “Emotional Intelligence” was authored by:
Daniel Goleman
Was quoted in our text as saying “Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.”
Albert Einstein
This is NOT one of the four skills that make up your Discovery Discipline:
a. Curiosity
b. Persistence
c. Humility
d. Courage
d. Courage
This is NOT one of the four skills that make up your Application Discipline:
a. Teachable Spirit
b. Advancement
c. Systematic Thinking
d. Courage
a. Teachable Spirit
This is NOT one of the four skills that make up your Process Discipline:
a. Humility
b. Patience
c. Integrity
d. Persistence
d. Persistence
This is NOT one of the four elements of Emotional Stimuli:
a. Persistence
b. Humility
c. Responsibility
d. Motivation
b. Humility
This is NOT one of the four elements of Environmental Stimuli:
a. Sound
b. Touch
c. Light
d. Design
b. Touch
This is NOT one of the three elements of Psychological Stimuli:
a. Global/Analytic
b. Performance/Appearance
c. Impulsive/Reflective
d. Right/Left Hemisphere
b. Performance/Appearance
This is NOT one of the three elements of Sociological Stimuli:
a. Self, Pair, or Team
b. Variety vs. Routine
c. Feedback from Authority
d. Quiet vs. Noise
d. Quiet vs Noise
This is NOT one of the four elements of Physical Stimuli:
a. Sound
b. Time
c. Intake
d. Mobility
a. Sound
Which of the following is NOT one of the three (3) critical actions that the author identifies as necessary to develop our gifts and talents into strengths?
a. Learn about the gifts and talents we have
b. Adopt a positive attitude about all five strengths domains
c. Know your feelings and follow your heart
d. Practice the skills associated with a gift and talent
c. Know your feelings and follow your heart
The author of our text identified that one of the most difficult aspects of our humanity is to discover our own uniqueness and accept it. The primary reason is due to the bombardment of _______ that comes through advertising/media.
Conformity
Our textbook warns that following the secular cultures sales pitch increases a sense of inferiority and self-doubt. These problems are due to the place of where we have faith. When we make decisions based on where we fit in the competitive model, we are focused on receiving _________.
Approval
The media conducts a Multi-billion dollar campaign to promote that there will always be a _______, and who they are vs. the message from your family, school, church, etc. that you are to live for the benefit of others.
Winner
Warnings have been given in the text and by authors on putting over emphasis on the physical strengths of an individual. This is because it reinforces _____ over God’s design of developing our souls in order to have meaning and significance.
Performance/Appearance
Our textbooks warns that following the secular cultures sales pitch increases a sense of:
a. Inferiority
b. self doubt
c. the need for approval
d. all of the above
D. All of the above
What will you find when you are living the life that God has created you and called you to live?
Peace
What attribute does the textbook state is required to effectively develop your Discover, Process, and Application Disciplines?
Humility
The author of “Emotional Intelligence” warns that following the secular cultures sales pitch can lead to:
Manic Depression
Who gave praise to God because they were “fearfully and wonderfully made?”
David
The person from scripture that the text uses as an example of physical strength in the area of craftsmanship.
Bazalel
The person from scripture that the text uses as an example of physical strength in the area of beauty.
Esther
The person from scripture that the text uses as an example of physical strength in the area of musical ability.
David
Who did the curriculum use as an example of gaining knowledge due to their steadfast commitment to God?
Daniel
What scriptural account is given to illustrate God’s expectations of how we use our strengths?
The parable of the Talents
Identify the Verse: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.”
Proverbs 1:7
Identify the Verse: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.”
Proverbs 3:5-8
Identify the Verse: “Blessed are those find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.”
Proverbs 3:13-14
Identify the Verse: “To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.”
Daniel 1:17
Identify the Verse: “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.”
Matthew 11:25
The place in scripture that promises that we can have perfect peace in our lives if we have minds that are steadfast and that this steadfastness comes from trust in God.
Isaiah 26:3
You are displaying this discipline with a continual, firm, and steadfast search for knowledge and truth.
Discovery Disipline
You are displaying this discipline when willing to take risks in proposing new ideas or letting go of old ones.
Application Discipline
You are displaying this discipline when calmly awaiting an outcome or result – even in the face of obstacles or challenges.
Process Discipline
You are displaying this discipline when you interpret the information collected with honesty.
Process Discipline
You are displaying this discipline when you are sharpening your unique gifts from God.
Process Discipline
You are displaying this discipline when you openly inquire about why things are the way they are.
Discovery Disipline
You are displaying this discipline when you formulate concepts into an organized set of interrelated ideas or principles.
Application Discipline
You are displaying this discipline when you use your unique gifts from God for the betterment of others.
Application Discipline
The studies discussed in this chapter, state that the best way to address our weaknesses is to:
Leveraging our strengths
The capacity in our lives that enables us to acquire knowledge and develop wisdom.
Intellectual Strengths Domain
What are the eight broad categories that Millard lists for physical strengths in the text?
Brute force Artistry Music Mechanics Craftsmanship Oratory Kinesthetic Physical Appearance
List the seven areas of intelligence identified by the professor who advocated a Holistic-Based Perspective of strengths:
Linguistics Logical-mathematical Musical Body-Kinesthetic Spatial-Visual Interpersonal Intrapersonal
What are the five strengths domains identified by the author of our textbook?
Physical Emotional Intellectual Psychological Spiritual
the ability to read, write, understand, and express yourself
Literate
The scripture that teaches that emotions (desires) are a natural part of us and that God wants them to be fulfilled
Psalm 37:4
Responsiveness or susceptibility to sensory stimuli
Sensibility
That part of your consciousness that involves feeling and the capacity to detect and respond to sensory stimuli
Emotion
What author stated that his grandparents Biblical Literacy, (even though they were modest and simple in economic ways), enable them to discuss matters of deep meaning at a level higher his cousins (who all held Master’s Degrees and PHd’s) who lived with the humanistic literacy
Allan Bloom
The author of “Emotional Intelligence”
Daniel Goleman
An area or range of personal distinctions characterized by specific qualities
Domain
The section of scripture that teaches that the pattern of this world is designed to fulfill our I-centered desires. It teaches us that we are to renew (change) our mind and focus upon what God’s plan (will) for our life is – His good, pleasing, perfect will
Romans 12:1-3
Qualities or features that bring power, force, vigor, or sustenance
Strengths
Non-rational, internal sensation not connected with sight, hearing, taste, smell, or what is classically correlated to touch
Feeling
The secular humanistic philosophy described in the Bible as fulfillment of one’s emotional desires and feelings as the focus of life
Epicurean
The author of “Emotional Intelligence 2.0”
Travis Bradberry
The University of Pennsylvania psychologist observed that the change in literacy from the Bible to depression as the cost of modernism
Martin Seligman
The secular humanistic philosophy described in the Bible as fulfillment of one’s logical mind with structure/order as life’s focus
Stoic
The capacity that enables us to correctly experience and use feelings and sensibility
Emotional Strengths
The author of “Closing of the American Mind”
Allan Bloom
People who find themselves suffering from addiction to Opiates, Pain Medication, Marijuana are trying to cope with this emotion
Anger
People who find themselves suffering from addiction to Alcohol are trying to cope with this emotion
Anxiety
The totality of surrounding things, conditions, or influences
Environment
The individual who did a study on the differences in how optimistic and pessimistic individuals respond to failure
Martin Seligman
When an individual won’t prioritize perfection in attempting to complete a task
A Behavior the author of “Emotional Intelligence 2.0”, list that emotionally intelligent people will not do
When an individual understands how they think about their feelings
One of the base skills that are the foundation of your emotional schooling
When an individual has the ability to persist in the face of frustrations
A Characteristic the author of “Emotional Intelligence” describes the abilities people with high emotional intelligence possess.
When an individual won’t hang around negative people
A Behavior the author of “Emotional Intelligence 2.0”, list that emotionally intelligent people will not do
When an individual has the ability to motivate oneself
A Characteristic the author of “Emotional Intelligence” describes the abilities people with high emotional intelligence possess.
When an individual has the ability to read and express their hopes and fears
One of the base skills that are the foundation of your emotional schooling
When an individual won’t allow distress to swamp their ability to think
A Characteristic the author of “Emotional Intelligence” describes the abilities people with high emotional intelligence possess.
When an individual is able to control impulse
A Characteristic the author of “Emotional Intelligence” describes the abilities people with high emotional intelligence possess.
When an individual is able to recognize the choices they have in reacting to their feelings
One of the base skills that are the foundation of your emotional schooling
When an individual won’t allow the past to keep them from focusing on the needs of the present
A Behavior the author of “Emotional Intelligence 2.0”, list that emotionally intelligent people will not do
When people believe life and behavior is ruled by other people/external circumstances they have this attribute
external locus of control
When people believe life and behavior is ruled by their own personal decisions and actions they have this attribute
internal locus of control
Individuals who display social-awareness and relationship-management have this attribute
interpersonal emotional skills
Individuals who display self-awareness and self-management have this attribute
intrapersonal emotional skills
When you have the ability to know which emotions or moods are best for any given situation, you show the skill of how to:
Use or Generate Emotions
If you are an individual who gets quiet and pulls away from people after being rejected, then you likely have a hard time with:
Identify and Express Emotions
If you are an individual who is confused why your casual comments upset people, then you likely have a hard time:
Understand Emotions
If you are an individual who does not know how to express feelings, then you likely have a hard time:
Use or Generate Emotions
If you are an individual who can’t ever seem to motivate others, then you likely have a hard time:
Use or Generate Emotions
When you have the ability to recognize the level of intensity of the emotion present, you show the skill of how to:
Identify and Generate Emotions
If you are an individual who does not know how feelings influence thinking, then you likely have a hard time:
Use or Generate Emotions
When you are able to discern between different types of emotion, you show the skill of how to:
Manage Emotions
When you are able to analyze the possible causes of emotions and predict what kind of emotions people will have in different situations, you show the skill of how to:
Understand Emotions
When you have the ability to regulate your emotions in yourself and other people, you show the skill of how to:
Manage Emotions
When responding to failure, this person will view the situation as an opportunity to grow and mature (which is the ONLY place you can develop your emotional intelligence)
Intrapersonal manner an optimistic person
When responding to failure, this person will view the situation as something that can be changed
interpersonal manner an optimistic person
When responding to failure, this person will view the situation as an example of a PERSONAL defect that can’t be corrected
intrapersonal manner a pessimistic person
When responding to failure, this person will find who to blame for the failure and attached it to conditions outside their control – which they determine will not change.
interpersonal manner a pessimistic person
These are the two professors listed in our textbook as proposing the concept of emotional intelligence
John Mayer and Peter Salovey
What are the two core desires that an individual seeks?
To be appreciated and to have a sense of significance
When two professors who originally proposed the concept of emotional intelligence, they stated that:
“emotions allows you to _______ yourself and others. You can then _______ among those emotions as information to guide one’s _______ and ________.
Monitor
Discriminate
Thinking
Actions
T or F: Secular Humanism is a new philosophy that was created in the early 1900’s.
False
Psychologist Martin Seligman stated that the increase of _______ and the subsequent decrease of ________ has resulted in a significance increase in depression today.
Individualism
Religion
Life Calling Model:
- ___________
a. __________
b. __________
c. __________ - ___________
a. __________
b. __________
c. __________ - ___________
a. __________
b. __________
c. __________ - ___________
- Foundational Values
a. Faith
b. Service
c. Character - Unique Design
a. Strengths
b. Passions
c. Experiences - Personal Mission
a. Visions
b. Actions
c. Needs - Life Calling
individuals trained to help you in the exploration process
professional
individuals such as pastors, youth ministers, and teachers who have trained people in life development
para-professional
family members and friends whom you can count on for good advice
non-professional
the process of collecting and making sense of the events of our lives
life mapping
the writings of others throughout history to provide insight and valuable lessons learned
classics
finding patterns from the past that are occurring right now to prepare for what may happen
analyze trends
unplanned moments
circumstantial
activities we engage in specifically for the purpose of trying to gain information
experimental
activities that provide direct information from the world of work
service
study of human characteristics and dynamics that help you understand what kind of person you are
scientific
study of ultimate meaning in human experience
philosophical
the creation of an effective plan of action for your life
strategic
who you are around the most
family
those who are successful in the areas of work, family, or service
modelers
a trusted counselor or teacher who will walk alongside you
mentors
the skill of acting in a non-judgmental manner rather than simply judging what the other person is saying and either jumping to conclusions about what’s being said or already planning what you are going to say
listening
quietly contemplating the meaning of what you have learned
meditating
thinking about what you’ve learned in a written form
journaling
a personal creed that attempts to explain the reality of the universe and their own existence
foundational values
a fundamental, primary mental attitude from which all other aspects of existence are derived & interpreted
mind set
a state of utter confusion or disorder characterized by a total lack of organization
chaos
of or pertaining to the aspect of human existence that is apart and distinguished from the physical nature
spiritual
a truth known by actual experience or observation to exist or to have happened
fact
something purposely meant to be done or brought about
intentional
a basis, stated or assumed, on which reasoning proceeds
promise
basic plan, scheme, or pattern that guides and controls function or development
design
a statement that is taken for granted
assumption
what we believe about why we exist
existential premises
wisdom on how to make decisions that will impact the future for ourselves and others is found here
spiritual realm
Old Testament person who received direction from God via a donkey
Balaam
Old Testament person who received direction from God via a still, small voice
Elijah
Old Testament person who DID NOT receive direction from God via a vision
Jonah
Old Testament person who received direction from God when putting out a fleece
Gideon
Which if the following is NOT a part of the three-fold sphere of Foundational Values
Accomplishments
Which if the following is NOT a part of the three-fold sphere of Personal Leadership
Faith
Which if the following is NOT a part of the three-fold sphere of Unique design
Accomplishments
Which of the following is NOT one of the three important factors with those who have a strong positive impact in your life ?
They have successful jobs and a lot of money
Which of the following is NOT on the three existential questions outlined in the text that the author believes “require humans to have faith and become the foundation of how human will develop their life purpose ?
Does it matter that I exist
Faith correlates to our __________ about what has happened
Certainty
Which of the following is NOT one of the four parts of the Faith-Strengthening Cycle ?
Reason
During reflection, which of the following is NOT one of the our key areas where you need to ask important questions ?
Practicing
What is the purpose of taking this course, LDR 150: An Introduction to Life Calling
It is intended to build unshakable confidence in your life choices
When we live our lives guided by the beliefs, we hold as “true”
Noun-action of faith
When we live our lives actively seeking and discovering meaning in the most comprehensive dimensions of our experience
Verb-action of faith
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible”
Hebrews 11:1-3
“We I’ve by faith, not by sight”
2 Corinthians 5:7
“Since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse”
Romans 1:20
“God does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7
Where this principle is taught: You will be influenced by who you hang out with (wise and become wise; fools suffer harm)
Proverbs 13:26
Verse that illustrates the principle found in The co-operative and competition models
Galatians 6:4-5
God’s commands result in knowledge and good judgement
Psalms 119:66-67
Don’t be afraid to experiment and try out different interests. If you don’t try, you’ll never know
Thessalonians 5:21
Where Jesus said to the father regarding his sick child “if you can believe, all things are possible” and the father honestly respond “I do believe; help me over come my unbelief!”
Mark 9
Where we learn the importance of learning from good mentors
Philippians 3:17
Where the lesson is taught that when making decisions our faith is to be found in God’s power, not in human wisdom ?
1 Corinthians 2:1-5
The verse that teaches in In Christ we have been set free to be you God made us to be and to live the life God has called us to live
Philippians 3:17
Who was the author of this quote: “Faith is more adequately recognized as the activity of seeking and discovering meaning in the most comprehensive dimensions of our experience”
Parks
faith is active in what e are trying to ___________ right now
Understand
Faith correlates to what we _______ for
Hope
Instead of finding a job or career, the goal of this class is for each of you to find a __________
Life Calling
In research, the author of our leadership textbook, Dr Millard identified that people want their lives to be fulfilled these three desires
Significance
Meaning
Hope
List three components of faith
Fact
Assumptions
Beliefs
In the philosophy and teachings of Jesus, he identified two kingdoms, which promote opposite life-paths
Kingdom of heaven
Kingdom of earth
In the kingdom promoted by Jesus, He pointed out very emphatically that this kingdom is
At hand
In us
Contrast the faith and worldview given in the text:
Supernaturalist vs Naturalist (devoid of God)
____________ ___________
____________ ____________
____________ ___________
____________ _____________
____________ ____________
Intentional Choice v Random chance Deliberate design v Accidental pattern Unique possibilities v Chaotic possibilites Permanent place v Temporary niche Response to life-calling v Best guess
Compare and contrast the viewpoints on the definition of “Beauty” between a Supernaturalist and a Naturalist
Supernaturalist: Value of God created inside physical body
Naturalist: Value of the outside personalities and physical looks
What are the three accomplishments of reflection ?
Help us remember what we have learned
Help us put in perspective what we have learned
Helps inspire us with a sense of God’s power to help us live out what we have learned
T.E.A.C.H.E.R acronym
T- Theory E- Examples A- Assessments C- Counsel H- History E- Experience R- Reflections
List the three benefits of studying of studying patterns in our lives
Observed
Measured
Predicted
List the three factors that impact our philosophical formation of faith
Cultural background
Conclusions we have drawn from our observations
Personal encounters with mystical experiences that take place beyond the realm of objective observation and example
When learning, what two abilities will begin to emerge out of this evaluation, providing better discernment and more confidence ?
Understand patterns
Acquire information
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit
Galatians 5:25
Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the Lord ? nTo obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams
1 Samuel 15:22
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if people claim to have faith but have no deeds ? Can such a faith save them ?
James 2:14
God created us with an intricate design in a fearful and wonderful manner
Psalm 139
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received bro serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms”
1 Peter 4:10
“So in everything, do unto others what you would have them do to you, for this sum up the Law and the Prophets”
Matthew 7:12
In the story of the Good Samaritan, which individual engaged in a spirit of respect, community, concern, responsibility, and action despite their differences with the one in need ?
The Good Samaritan
The place in scripture that describes the confusion one experiences when finding direction while having two incompatible ways of thinking in their lives
James 1
Th place in scripture that clearly describes our struggle related with the attempt to find congruency our faith, action, and words
Romans 7:21-25
The place in scripture that contrasts the perspective of pursuing God’s Will or the pattern of the world
Romans 12
The place in scripture that describes David’s struggle with sin
Psalms 51
Who stated “all men a caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny …… I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be, and you can never be what you ought to be until i am why ai ought to be”
Martin Luther King Jr
Who stated “a man is but a product go his thoughts ….. what he thinks, he becomes”
Ghandi
In the story of the Good Samaritan, which individual avoided the responsibility instead of engaging ?
The religious leader
In the story of Good Samaritan, which individual avoided the responsibility instead of engaging ?
The political leader
When we don’t live in life congruence, we can end up in a condition that psychologist refer to as _____
Cognitive disease
Our life is______ when the values we claim to believe for our lives equal the way we actually live our lives
Congruent
Our life is _______ when the values we claim to believe for our lives does not equal the way actually live our lives
Incongruent
The concept that each of us belong to one another in the Body of Christ. Our lives have been create day God to live in the service of Him (by identifying and sharpening of gifts and call) and the service of others (by applying the needs of the age)
Fabric of Society
Being able to understand all that is happening in a moment is recognizing what the _______ of the moment is
Authority
This a mind set that you need to be taken care of or others who are in a difficult situation need to be taken car elf
Paternalistic
This is a mind set where you and others seek to develop their gifts with the ability to care for oneself
Sustainable
Which of the following is NOT one of the three-fold manners of congruence that the text advises to live in ?
Love
When you compartmentalize you morality. For instance, in one area of your life you will seek out God and His direction, while in another your feelings/emotions determine your direction. Or saying one thing and doing another. These are an example of
Morals à la carte
The book of James describes how our minds often leads to a strange condition as: “quite often the two incompatible ways of thinking become a driving force that compels our minds to acquire or invent new thoughts or beliefs to minimize the amount of disagreement between our beliefs and actions”
Being double-minded
When we seek to honor, rather than demean, those we serve as goal is _______
Mutual edification
When we attempt to understand a situation from another’s perspective, with are displaying _______
Empathy
Having a self-centered perspective towards the needs of others will result in the _______ that “I know how to live their lives better than they do”
Judgement
Having a God-centered perspective towards the needs of others will allow you to have _____ and recognize that “but by the grace of God, there I go”
Empathy
In the story Tale of Two Perspective, Jason and Romero would have had a stronger relationship if they would have displayed _____
Empathy
Our hopes in the deliverance from the struggle of finding congruency in our lives can come only through:
The saving grace of Jesus
What was the teaching did Jesus use to instruct us that we will be known by what we will be known by what you DO, not what they say ?
Parable of the two sons
Of, pertaining to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong
Moral
Being in accordance with the accepted principles of right and wrong that govern conduct
Ethical
The moral and ethical quality of people demonstrated in the taken in life consistent with the mind set they establish for their lives
Character
A feeling of appreciative, often deferential, regard and esteem
Respect
An extortion of energy, power, or force to accomplish a desired end
Action
The noblest form of love carried out in life’s relationships
Servanthood
Being answerable or accountable for something or someone within our ability, power, or control to care for
Responsibility
When we have an attitude of service, we value others around us in a spirit of _____
Community
Service implies that our actions of character are carried out with a sense of ________ to others
Responsibility
A group sharing common characteristics, interests, and heritage
Community
A matter that engages a person’s close attention, deep interest, or significance care
Concern
A linking relationship and association the joints, unites, and binds us
Connection
When we identify and sharpen our God-given gifts we are expressing the foundational value of _________
Character
When we seek after the calling God has given to our lives we are expressing the foundational value of _______
Service
The Leadership curriculum states that Character express our value of ______
Self
The Leadership curriculum states that Faith expresses our values of ________-
Reality
The Leadership curriculum states that Service expresses our value of ______
Others
When we Love God, we are expressing the foundational value of _______
Faith
If the values of our life do NOT equal the way we actually live our lives, what are our only two options to make them equal ?
Change our behavior
Change our principles of our lives
If you answered that God created the world and everything in it, and you make your choices regarding Character within the belief structure, this will lead to ________
Harmony
If you answered the God created the world and everything in it, and you make your choices regarding Character contrary to the belief structure, this will be lead to _____________
Disharmony
If we answer that we were Created by God, we would seek after what our life calling is within this existence and find ________ within that role
Purpose
If we answer that we exist for ourselves or that there isn’t an overall meaning to our existence, our actions would lead us down a path of ________
Purposelessness
If we believe that we have an eternal place in the universe, we pursue our life-calling in our relationship with God and find our _________ in trying to continually mature
Significant
If we believe that this physical world is all that there is, than our life would seem to be totally _________ and live though nothing really matters that much
Insignificant
When your PRESENT conditions is negative (sad, depressed, lonely, confused, etc.) what is the way to look at you PAST that leads toward maturity ?
It gives us a opportunity to take responsibility, learn from it, and grow
When your PRESENT condition is negative (sad, depressed, lonely, confused, etc.) what is the way to look at you PAST that leads toward immaturity ?
We go back onto place the blame that something that caused us harm
________ is the forced act of serving another person …………
Servitude
……… and it is carried out in our _______
Body
__________ is the decided act of serving another person ……….
Service
………. and it is carried out in our _________
Mind
______________ is the attitudinal act of serving another person……….
Servanthood
…….. and it is carried out in our ________
Spirit
_______ When you love and accept others ……
Mutual respect
…….. you are NOT _______ them
Judging
___________ When you listen and learn from others ………
Mutual trust
……….. you are NOT _______ them
Correcting
__________ When you serve and partner with others ………
Dignity
……….. you are NOT ________ them
Directing
List the five elements of true compassionate service
Concern Respect Community Responsibility Action
When we choose to surrender to Christ in our Life-Calling, we will be able to _______ and ______ God’s will
Test
Approve
What is the three-fold congruence that the text advises to live in ?
Words
Faith
Action
What are three ways God’s Will is describes
Good
Pleasing
Perfect
What do you think the difference is between “Sharing the gospel” and “telling people about God” ?
Primarily an attitude of acting like you’re an equal and have empathy over plight vs an attitude of superiority - you’re better than them and if they would just live like you then they would be fine
Each problem is a unique opportunity to apply our _________ to the needs of the age
Spiritual gifts
Complete the following: “The values of society are found in who they ______”
Admire
The concept found in Matthew 18, teaching us how to respond when we are offended
Relationship Reconciliation
The concept that teaches the strength of society is found in the degree to which each individual to strives to serve one another
Fabric of society
Freedom from external control
Sovereignty
Complete the following: “We condemn ourselves by what we _________”
Approve
Who testified that they would not venture to speak of anything except for what Christ has taught and done through them
Paul
He showed great leadership by modeling the behavior of becoming less so that another can become greater
John the Baptist
What word is defined as “being able to understand a situation from another person’s perspective” ?
Empathy
Complete the following “……… therefore let us stop passing __________ on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brothers way” ?
Judgement
The roles and responsibilities we find ourselves in are opportunities for us to understand ________
Authority
What action are we performing when we contribute to being a solution to the needs of the age ?
Service
Romans 12:1 describes the act of offering our bodies and minds to God, as a _______
Living sacrifice
Romans 15:16 describes our proclaiming the gospel to God to others as our _______
Priestly duty
Due to our spiritual gifts, our ability to see a problem and thus have the ability to bring solutions to a problem is ______
Unique
What is significant about Romans 13:11 “And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.”
We get a opportunity each day to use our gifts
In Romans 16 Paul urges us to watch out for people who promote acting contrary to the teaching you have learned - what two manners do people promote this ?
Cause division
Put obstacles in your way
When we view God in an I-centered manner, you view God and the authorities over in which two manners ?
Get what they want
Prevent from getting what they want
What two facts regarding a critic’s criticism make it seem like their criticism is valid ?
There is a obvious problem
Their solution is not tested
In Romans 16, Paul warns what two methods that people use when deceiving the minds of the naïve ?
Smooth talk
Flattery
Paul states in Roman 14:23 that “the man who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith”
what is he doubting ?
His faith and the use of Loving God Loving Others
Whats is he eating ?
`The self-centered of the world
What two ways do you please yourself when NOT bearing with the failings of the weak ?
Think you’re better than them
You prey on the weakness
What two manners are we to accomplish the goal of the purpose of the church ?
Endurance
Encouragement
When we focus on leading others to an understanding of the kingdom of God, we make every effort for them to experience
Peace
Mutual edification
What is the three step process that we all go through upon trusting god’s teaching that He has blessed us all with irrevocable gifts ?
Identify
Sharpen
Apply
What are six ways to show sincere love, as described in Romans 12:9-11 ?
Hate what is evil Cling to what is good Debate one another to brotherly love Do not be proud Overcome evil with good Honor others above yourselves
In Romans 12:9, Paul states that the love we have towards others must be ________
Sincere
What increases as our sin increases ?
God’s garce
In Romans 12:3-8, why does Paul use the human body to describe the spiritual gifts that each of us have ?
Because each part has an important role to play
Because we are stronger when united together
We are not in competition for the same roles
(all of the above)
Which of the following adjectives is NOT used in Romans 14:17 …. “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of ________, ______, and _______ in the Holy Spirit
Love
In Romans 14, Paul warns against this in multiple verses ?
Judging others
What action does Romans 15 describes as making us weak ?
Being selfish
What action does Romans 15 describe as making us strong ?
Serving others
Romans 15 teaches that the purpose of the church is what ?
To create unity
In Romans 15:4 it states that “everything that was written in the past was written for” what purpose ?
To teach us
Being unable to see or understand the world form outside your own self-centered viewpoint is described in Romans as:
Living in darkness
Be aware of the grand designs and plans that God has for you beyond your selfish desires, is de4scribed in Romans as:
Living in the Armor of Light
When You acknowledge the authority of God by accepting that you are Created by God, uniquely gifted by God, called by God, and need the saving grace of Jesus Christ to overcome you self-centeredness (sin) you are:
Loving yourself
This practical point of view provides a clear purpose on ho lives each moment under God’s guidance
The roles we are in
Complete Romans 14:13: “Therefore let us stop __________ one another. Instead make up you mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.”
Passing judgment on
In Romans 12:12, Paul teaches that we are to be faithful in:
Prayer
In Romans 12:20, what does the author teach about who’s responsibility it is to avenge the wrongs done to us ?
We are able to forgive the offense and allow God to avenge
Paul states that faith comes from hearing the message, and that hearing the message comes from where ?
The Word
In Romans 12:2 it states “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world” - what is the pattern of this world ?
Self-centeredness
In Romans 12:12, Paul teaches that we are to be patient in:
Affliction
In Romans 12:13, Paul teaches that relief from dwelling in our problems is found in what action ?
Serving the needs of others
In Romans 14, how are we to respond to people when we are involved in disputable matters ?
Argue our point of view on love
In Romans 12:2, Paul states that you will be transformed by the renewing of what ?
Your mind
In Romans 12:12, Paul teaches that we are able to be joyful in:
Hope
In Romans 12:20, why are you “heaping burning coals” on your enemy if you feed them or give them something to drink ?
Because they are not expecting you to love them
Romans 12 teaches that “we are to overcome evil with __________”
Good
The intrinsic gifts and call that have been placed within you and on your life:
Can never be taken away
In Romans 12, Paul teaches that you will be able to do what ACT when you are renewed ?
Sharing ourselves with people in need
Which of the following adjectives is NOT used to describe God’s Will:
Loving
When ww don’t listen to that advice in regards to our own weakness, what emotional state are we in danger of failing into ?
None of the above
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways we condemn ourselves by what we approve ?
We are eternally separated from God
Choosing to view God and authority in an I-centered manner is an act of:
Disobedience
Choosing to view God and authority in a God-centered manner is an act of:
Obedience
What is the “continuing debt” described in Romans 13 that we owe each other ?
Serve one another in Love
When we choose to rebel against the authority that God has instituted we:
Are bringing judgment on ourselves
The humanistic philosophy referenced in The Book of Acts promoting the pursuit of logic as the the fulfillment of one’s life
Stoic
He showed great leadership by modeling the behavior of becoming less so that another can become greater
John the Baptist
The Humanist Manifesto was the product of what era in United States History ?
Progressive
Wrote Origin of Species
Darwin
The governmental system rejected by the Humanist Manifesto
Capitalism
A comprehensive set of truth claims that purports to paint a picture of reality
Formal Worldview
A transcendent norm of behavior (what ought to be) is known as _______
Ethics
The concept in scripture that teaches each human being is valuable and has a unique role in the service of one another
Body of Christ
Who is one of the signors of the Humanist Manifesto and influenced government schooling in the United States ?
John Dewey
The concept found in Matthew 18, teaching us how to respond when we are offended
Relationship Reconciliation
The concept that teaches then strength of society is found in the degree to which each individual strives to serve one another
Fabric of Society
The governmental system promoted by the Humanist Manifesto
Socialism
The humanistic philosophy referenced in The Book of Acts that promotes human enjoyment as the fulfillment if one’s life
Epicurean
The ability to understand the perspective of others, iso you can relate un a loving manner
Empathy
Freedom from external control
Sovereignty
How people behave (what is) is known as their ______
Morality
What term, describing humanism was dropped from the first to the second Humanist Manifesto ?
Religious
According to Humanists, man is basically what ?
Good
Humanism puts it’s faith in man’s _________ achievements
Scientific
According to the Humanist Manifesto, this was described as “self-existing and not created”
Universe
The year that the first Humanist Manifesto was written
1933
The year that the Origin of Species was written:
1859
The year that the US Supreme Court ruled in Roe v Wade that abortion was legal:
1973
The era in which the Humanism became influential in American culture:
1920s
Because the Humanist Manifesto has a set of principles and values that individuals are the adhere to by faith, it is considered:
A religious document
According to Humanists, relief from the personal and societal problems, AND meaning to life comes from where ?
Personal Satisfaction
How many different versions of the Humanist Manifesto are there ?
Three
Which version of the Humanist Manifesto illustrates their fundamental belief in the following quote: “No deity will save us - we must save ourselves”
Second
The belief in body, soul, and spirit contained in one human being
Dualism
One of the academic disciplines that the Humanist Manifesto states that man will use to face crisis of life in math. What word does the Humanist Manifesto use to promote this:
Probability
One of the academic disciplines that the Humanist Manifesto states that man will use to face crisis of life in science. What word does the Humanist Manifesto use to promote this:
Naturalness
In the following quote from the Humanist Manifesto, what must religion replace the authority of God with ? “religion must formulate its hopes and plans in the light of ________”
Scientific spirit and method
What has been created in US Government that illustrates the following statement: “We assume the humanism will take the path of social and mental hygiene”
Welfare system
What do humanists believe gives individuals false hop and wishful thinking ?
Traditional religion
Humanists believe that the value of an individual’s self-worth is to be found in _______
Relationships with other humans
What three examples do the writers of the Humanist Manifesto uses as examples of “advancements” of humanity in order to conclude that a “new student” is required about the “means and purpose of religion” ?
Human’s larger understanding of the universe
Human’s scientific advancement’s
Human’s deeper appreciation of brotherhood
What are two ways primary reasons that the Human Manifesto has found an acceptable audience in Western Civilization ?
Man’s sinful nature
The desire to not follow the authority of organized religion
What are two ways that the Humanist Manifesto states that humans will face the crises and problems of life ?
Fostered by education
Supported by custom
What are the ways that the Humanist Manifesto states that humans will NO LONGER face the crises and problems of life ?
Sentimental hope
Unreal hopes
Wishful thinking
What are two ways that the United States Constitution protects its citizens in regards to religion ?
The Constitution can’t establish a official religion to a country
A official religion cannot impose upon a country
What makes the Humanist Manifesto a religious document ?
It has set principles and values that a individual will adhere faith
What twofold process does the Humanist Manifesto reject when stating that it is “unacceptable (for) any supernatural or cosmic guarantees of life” and that an individual is “determining existence and the value of any and all realities ?
Original sin
Redemption of sin through the death and the rise of Jesus Christ
