Bible Midterm 2020 Flashcards
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what verse is “ the fear of the lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
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Proverbs 1:7
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what country was C.S Lewis in when he wrote mere christianity
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England
3
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James 1, states that we are to view problems with pure joy, because there are____ to mature
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opportunities
4
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what war caused francis collins’ father to move to new jersey and run a munitions plant
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World war ll
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what ivy league college did francis collins parents meet at
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yale
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c.s lewis defined______ as: you feel a strong want or desire to act in a certain way
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Instinct
7
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in what state did francis collins enroll in medical school
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north carolina
8
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what was happening in the world at the time c.s. lewis wrote mere christianity
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world war ll
9
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while in college, francis collins described his view towards God as an
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Agnostic
10
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what country was bombing the country c.s lewis was in during the writing of mere christianity
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Germany
11
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who said “when science and the bible differ, science has obviously misinterpreted the data”.
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henry morris
12
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he had a radio show that turned into the foundations for his book
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c.s lewis
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who said” faith is the great cop-out, the great excuse to evade the need to think and evaluate evidence”
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Richard dawkins
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who was the U.S president that held a white house celebrations of the success of francis collins project
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Clinton
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after the war, francis collins family wanted to return to nature and bought a 95-acre farm in what state
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Virginia
16
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what book did a local minister give to francis collins that had a great impact on him exploring faith in God
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Mere Christianity
17
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this known as helping others even if nothing(attention, gratitude, etc) is received in return
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altruism
18
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c.s lewis used his gift of______ to come up with different scenarios to help humans understand christianity and their place within it
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Imaginations
19
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what is the name of the book by francis collins
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the language of God
20
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this individual is an example from scripture that illustrates lewis observation that the moral law, usually seems to be telling us to side with the weaker of our impulses
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Good samaritan
21
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when individuals have great energy by interacting with the external world of people,experiences, and activities
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Extroversion
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when individuals have great energy by interacting with the internal world of ideas, memories, and emotions
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Introversion
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a decided pattern or engaging with others to solve problems or fill needs
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evaluate
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an acquired behavior pattern
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habit
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the act of or need for making up ones mind
decision
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feel more comfortable with, select, give priority to, or hold above other choices or things in estimation
preference
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a continuous, systematic series of actions taking place in a definite manner directed to some end
process
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students with a_____ preference favor gathering a lot of facts and details
sensing
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students with a_____ preference favor classes and studies that come to clear conclusions
judging
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students with a____ preference have tendency to avoid decisions for fear of bringing pain to another person
Feeling
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students with a_____ preference have a tendency to postpone or changed decisions whenever any new information comes to light
perceiving
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students with a____ preference can sometimes dominate discussions and ignore the ideas of others
extroversion
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students with a_____ preference can sometimes never share an idea in a discussion until they have clearly thought it through and made sure it is correct
introversion
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students with a____ preference can sometimes ignore doing the right thing because it is a painful choice
feeling
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students with a_____ preference can sometimes be confident and closed to the ideas of others
thinking
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students with a____ preference favor classes that give plenty of opportunity for them to talk and discuss ideas
extroversion
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students with a_____ preference favor classes that give plenty of opportunity for reflection and deep thought
introversion
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students with a____ preference favor constantly exploring new ideas related to what they are studying
perceiving
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students with a____ preference favor looking at bigger concepts and ideas
intuition
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students with a____ preference critically analyze anything they are studying
thinking
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students with a _____ preference have a tendency to take action before decisions are clearly thought through
extroversion
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Students with a ________preference have a tendency to believe that making the decision is the most important part of the decision-making process.
judging
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Students with a ______preference have a tendency to make decisions quickly on a premonition or hunch.
intuition
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Students with a _________preference have a tendency to postpone decisions until they have more facts or information.
sensing
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Students with a _____preference have a tendency to make decisions through the internal thought process.
introversion
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Students with a______preference have a tendency to make decisions based on rational arguments that ignore valuable emotional information.
thinking
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Students with a _________preference favor social interaction in classes and studying.
feeling
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the goal of studying psychological strengths is to be confidently answer the following questions:" how can i make the best___when confronted by a variety of choices?"
decision
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the reality of our future is that regardless of the___ an individual makes regarding their vision, it is guaranteed that they will face problems, obstacles and challenges
decision
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when gathering information, being aware of where you are getting your information from by making an assessment of what you spend the majority of your time focused upon
Honest
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to cause you actually start moving in the right direction
impel
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to steer you toward a course of action
compel
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to keep you moving forward in the right direction
propel
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to surrender something for the sake of something else
sacrifice
55
a life that avoids complexity and luxury
simplicity
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participating in unusual or exciting experiences
adventure
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exposure to hazard and the chance of injury or loss
risk
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energy or power to influence, affect, or control
force
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existing conditions or surroundings
circumstances
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according to psalm 37:3-6, when we___ in the lords ways as being good, our desires will be for those "good" ways
trust
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according to psalm 37:3-6, when we___ our ways to the lord, we will restrict our desires to only those ways that are of the lord
commit
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ability to treat others with love and care
kindness
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wish, crave, or long for as for something that brings satisfaction or enjoyment
desire
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persistent, irrational fear; resulting in avoidance
phobia
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something that is expected or required or someone, often performed out of moral or legal obligation
duty
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remaining true to ones word, promises, or vows
faithfulness
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upholding what is morally right and fair
justice
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maintaining strict moral or ethical principles with honesty and genuineness
integrity
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maintaining ones allegiance or devotion to another
loyalty
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quality of being original in thought, expression, and imagination
creativity
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accomplishing something; especially with a high level of success or significant ability
achievement
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an attraction or curiosity about something
interest
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the degree of strength or severity
intensity
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of essential and decisive importance
critical
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something that precipitates or accelerates an event or change
catalyst
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francis collins described his parents as "free-thinkers", and described their "conventionally modern attitudes toward faith" as____
not very important
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the experimental community that was built in 1933, at the height of the depression, as a social experiment to provide opportunities for redundant local miners and farmers where his parents worked after college
arthurdale,WV
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which president's spouse was heavily involved in the creation and funding of the experimental community
franklin delano roosevelt
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what did collins father collect in the hills of north carolina that are major part of a collection at the library of congress
folk songs
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what was the name of the summer theater started by francis collins family on their farm that still is in operation today
the oak grove theater
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who did francis collins say was responsible for him having a "love of learning"
his mother
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who did francis collins say was responsible for him choosing the career field he pursued
his highschool chemistry teacher
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collins said that faith throughout his childhood was limited to what type of communication with God
he bargained with God
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collins said that his parent sent him to this type of church to practice singing in the choir
episcopal
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collins said he went to a minister when trying to understand why people had faith in God. when the minister gave him a book, he immediately was attracted to this concept
moral law
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everything in the universe basis of equations and scientific principles and there is nothing impacting the universe from outside of it, is known as
naturalism
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forces from outside the natural world, impact the natural world( christianity it is God who created all; holy spirit, devil and sin are forces impacting what happens in the natural world) is known as
super naturalism
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who did collins say had a great impact on his faith by how they has such peace during difficult times
the patients and family during medical school
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what specific area of the human body did collins decide to focus on studying after a pediatrician brought patients to class that suffered from diseases such as sickle cell and down syndrome
human DNA code
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when francis collins decided to enroll in medical school, he said there areas that he loved about medical school what are they
Intellectual stimulation, human element, and ethical challenges
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when francis collins was in medical school, he said this was the area he struggled the most with
human element
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when francis collins had a crisis in his second year of his Ph.D. program, which course led him out of the crisis
biochemistry
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what term by c.s. lewis did collins say described his attitude toward spirituality
willful blindness
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as c.s. lewis addressed the problems of the world, he did not go for the easy answers of blaming____ or the worlds____
technology, religions
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what examples from nature does c.s. lewis use to give examples of the moral law that people appeal to
Laws of gravity and laws of biology
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one of the objections that c.s. lewis received regarding moral law being separate from human experience was that it was just an
evolutionary
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c.s. lewis warns us that the most dangerous thing you can do is to take any one impulse of your own nature and set it up as the thing you ought to follow at all costs, because this is the danger of following your own
pride
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the government of lewis country sponsored a radio show during the war so that he could discuss christian values
BBC
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what does c.s. lewis use from nature to illustrate how humans are unique in the struggle of they ought to behave and how they actually behave and how they actually behave
stone
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what area of education does c.s. lewis use to illustrate that there are real truths that apply across all cultures
mathematics
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What verse is “but as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord”
Joshua 24:15
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What verse is “delight yourself in the lord and he will grant you the desires of your heart”
Psalm 37:4
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What verse is “what I have feared the most has come upon me”
Job 3:25
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What verse is “without vision the people perish”
Proverbs 29:18
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The higher nature in human beings that enables them to reason critically and make moral judgements
Will
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A job, assignment, chore, or act of work to be carried out in order to accomplish the plan
Task
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Using S.M.A.R.T goals with deadlines that chart a path for how you will effectively move towards your vision
Plan
108
A picture for a better future in response to the people,locations, opportunities, and problems to which We are drawn
Vision
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An HONEST realization that God created you in a UNIQUE manner. Your vision is not found in comparison to others or fulfilling what others tell you “should” be pursuing
Independence
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Important or useful knowledge or facts obtained in some manner as input from some source
Information
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Allows you to dream. To see the possibilities of what has yet to come and place ourselves in that future possibilities
Imagination
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Make specific decisions to fill your life with influences that inspire your mind, heart, and soul so that you can maintain a healthy outlook and protect against negativity
Inspiration
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Something an individual would be willing to dedicate or give their life for
Passion
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An option in life that attracts an individual’s curiosity
Interest
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Something an individual would definitely pursue if they had no limitations
Desire
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Who said “ the meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances; if there is any reaction, both are transformed”
Carl jung
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Inclined to talk only when necessary, usually using few words
Introversion
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More comfortable at understanding people
Feeling
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Enjoy using and refining information that is known and familiar
Sensing
120
Prefer imaginative information that leads to possibilities
Intuition
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Give priority to values such as relationships and harmony
Feeling
122
See information on patterns and relationships
Intuition
123
See information in specific parts and pieces
Sensing
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Jump in anywhere in looking at information, and may leap over steps
Intuition
125
Rely on personal convictions to make decisions
Feeling
126
Meet deadlines by planning in advance
Judging
127
May seem distant or condescending to others in the decision-making process
Thinking
128
Like freedom to explore without limits
Perceiving
129
More comfortable at analyzing plans
Thinking
130
Meet deadlines by last-minute pressure
Perceiving
131
Like clear limits and categories
Judging
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Give priority to principles such as truth and justice
Thinking
133
Living a life free of excess or extremes
Moderation
134
A life where all aspects function correctly and there is little disruption or confusion
Order
135
A life with a state of ease and satisfaction
Comfort
136
Capability to make things happen
Power
137
Have glory and thankfulness to God for staying with him and guiding him through troubling times
David
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Did not hold bitterness towards his experiences. Instead he used his position of authority to show compassion
Joseph
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Became one of the first individuals to spread the gospel of Christianity and wrote many books of the New Testament despite his persecution and killing of Christians while he was a young man
Paul
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What was the example the author from the life-calling gave from the physical earth to illustrate how three shaping forces work
Carbon
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What is the name the author from the life-calling gave to his advice for each of you to write your own autobiographies
Biologs
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The word scientists use to describe how an individual can boost and develop their skill of hope
Malleable
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In the account of esther, what was the country she lived with her cousin and became queen
Persia
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In the account of Esther, who did the king choose to honor because they uncovered a plot to have the king assassinated
Mordecai
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Who was the advisor to the king that was offended by Esther’s cousin and tried to have all of her people killed in revenge
Haman
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The king of the nation where Esther and her cousin were living was named
Xerxes
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Abraham’s son who was the father of the Nation of Islam
Ishmael
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Abraham’s son who was the father of the nation of Israel
Issac
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Keene state university professor who believes hope is like having a “personal protective emotion” as you move through life
Dr. Anthony scioli
150
Was quoted in the hope article, stating “when people around you are energized, that can energize you as well”
Dr Michael Milona
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Was quoted in the life calling curriculum about the benefits of taking the “road less traveled”
Robert frost
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The area of science that the hope article focuses upon to give evidence and support this need is
Psychology
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Which verse is -“now faith is confidence in what we hope for and being sure about what we do not see”
Hebrews 11:1
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Which verse is - “ do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather. In humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interest of the others
Philippians 2:3-4
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Which verse is - “above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it
Proverbs 4:23
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According to the article of hope, scientists believe that people build their skill of hope by drawing upon______; which is a belief you aren’t trapped in a bad situation, and an ability to hold on to positive thoughts and feelings even while you are processing something negative
Survival
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According to the article on hope, scientists believe that people build their skill of hope by drawing upon_____; which is the feeling of being strong and capable
Empowerment
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According to the article on hope, scientists believe that people build their skill of hope by drawing upon_____; which is a belief in something larger than yourself
Spirituality
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According to the article on hope, scientists believe that people build their skill of hope by drawing upon_____; which is a sense of continued trust and connection with others
Attachment
160
In developing faith, Hebrews 5:11-6:20 states that our faith will develop as we
Mature
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What did Esther do in order to expose the person trying to kill her people to the king
She held a banquet for the king
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Which are the critical forces that shape our life-changing experiences
Time, circumstances, and intensity
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C.s Lewis points out that humans will focus upon how unfair it is when____ breaks the moral law but make_____ for the times they do not follow the moral law
Others, excuses
164
What observation does c.s Lewis make regarding societies across the world and throughout history to illustrate the reality of moral law
Moral law is similar
165
C.s. Lewis believed that he could use his gifts to creativity reveal the____ about our condition and brings us_____
Truth, hope
166
C.s Lewis explained the truth about moral law can be discovered when an individual realizes that the desire to help is quite different from the feeling you_____ to help (whether you want to or not)
Ought
167
C.s. Lewis found out that when you hear a cry for help there are two desires that you are likely to feel, which are:
1. Stay away from danger
| 2. Go help
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When individuals apply a____ that measures two things, that____ is something different from either. They are, in fact, comparing them both with some____, admitting that there is such a thing as a real right, independent of what people think, and that some people’s ideas get nearer to that real right than others
Standard, standard, moral understanding
169
C.s. Lewis was a former____ who wanted others to see Christianity with fresh eyes as he did
Atheist
170
C.s. Lewis states that there are “two odd things about the human race”. First, that they were haunted by the idea of a sort of behavior they_______, second, that they did not in fact_______
Ought to practice, act that way
171
C.s. Lewis states the purpose of pointing this out is NOT to place____, but rather to find out______
Blame, truth
172
C.s. Lewis believed that Christianity isn’t just theology, but a______
Lifestyle
173
C.s. Lewis believed that the great struggle is not fought on some battlefield, but_____ ______
Within ourselves
174
C.s. Lewis believed that since we are ALL God’s creation and he says that each of us have to decide what kind of_____ do we wish to be
Immortal
175
What does the book of James states as the type of religion that God our father accepts as pure and faultless
1. care for the widows and orphans
| 2. Don’t be polluted by the world
176
In James, Why does this type of religion set you free
By following God’s command to love Him and others you will be set free from following the selfish desires of the human mind, body, and emotions
177
How does James advise us to ask for wisdom in this manner
Without doubt
178
explain Why does the book of James advise us to ask for wisdom in this manner
If we have doubt we are being double minded but if we have no doubt we’re opening ourselves for God to lead us in a direction so we mature enough to know our purpose.
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When the U.S president honored the success of Francis Collins at the White House, he said: “we are learning the_____ in which God created life”
Language
180
Francis Collins then Followed the president and stated: “we have caught the first glimpse of our own_____ ___, previously known only to God
Instruction book
181
What are the S.M.A.R.T goals
1. Specific
2. measure
3. Achievement
4. Relevant
5. time-frame
182
Why is your relationship with yourself critical in developing a vision
Because an HONEST self- assessment will allow you to confront the realities of what you are willing to do; what you fear; and what habits and/or attitudes need to be addressed
183
Explain the difference between
1. A positive vision
2. A negative Vision
3. No vision
1. One that is rooted in what can be done. Filled with dreaming about the
possibilities – which gives you energy to keeping striving
2. One that is rooted in fear and doubt. Filled with thoughts of all that could
go wrong and why it wouldn’t work out – so why even try.
3. One rooted in having no real outlook toward the future. Filled with daily habits of instant gratification – seeking as much instant gratification as one can find
184
How will a person with a positive vision react to fears, worry, anxiety, and stress
They will pray, research and seek out answers to find peace through the situation they are going through
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How will a person with a negative vision respond to fears, worry, anxiety and stress?
They will
| have a FIGHT (argue/blame) or FLIGHT (quit) response
186
How will a person with a no vision respond to fears, worry, anxiety and stress?
They will seek whatever provides them with instant gratification
187
Explain how each of the following terms in relation to your vision:
Compel:
Impel:
Propel:
Compel - Looking in the direction of what has attracted your curiosity
Impel - Making decisions that MOVE you in the direction of what has attracted your curiosity
Propel - The ENERGY that builds momentum and keeps you moving in the direction of what has attracted your curiosity
188
According to the life-calling curriculum, once critical life-changing experiences have been identified, it will help us understand the following attributes about ourselves:
1. The _____we have as an outlook toward situations and other people.
2. The ________that have been cultivated within us.
3. The ______we have developed and perform daily.
4. Any ______ that have been created in us.
5. The source of _______ we use to propel us towards our goals.
1. Attitude
2. Values
3. Habits
4. Phobias
5. Inspiration
189
According to the life-calling curriculum, once critical life-changing experiences have been identified, it will help us understand the following attributes about ourselves:
This person experienced the life-changing critical force of their parents dying, but persevered to save their people-_______
Esther
190
According to the life-calling curriculum, once critical life-changing experiences have been identified, it will help us understand the following attributes about ourselves:
This person experienced the life-changing critical force of pride, and ended up being impaled upon a pole that he had put up to kill someone he felt disrespected him-_________
Haman
191
According to the article on hope, scientists state that their research shows that hope is crucial to the following:
1. Our physical and mental health
2. Guarding against anxiety and despair
3. Protecting us from stress
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According to the article of hope, list the 8 traits that scientists state that their research shows that people with higher levels of hope will have:
1. Have better coping skills
2. Bounce back from setbacks faster
3. Better a problem-solving
4. Have lower levels of burnout
5. Have stronger relationships
6. Communicate better
7. Are more trusting
8. Able to set goals
193
What are the two crucial components scientists believe are necessary to develop hope
1. Motivation
| 2. Strategy
194
Scientists have identified a specific part of the brain, known as the_____, where thoughts and actions are initiated
Prefrontal cortex
195
According to the article, the scientists agree that way to develop and increase the skill of hope is to:
1. ___-this helps you know your baseline or starting point.
2. ___- this helps you gain perspective in your present situation.
3. ___ - this helps you focus on the future.
4. ___ - this helps you experience a sense of accomplishment.
5. ___ - this helps you from focusing upon despair.
6. ___ - this helps you experience the energy of others.
1. Measure it
2. Read History
3. Have a vision
4. Take small steps
5. Watch your words
6. Spread hope
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Why does the life-calling curriculum promote the concept of taking “road less traveled”
God made us in a unique manner (to follow the road less traveled).
were as we are tempted to follow the crows(take the path well traveled)
197
According to psalm 37:3-6, when we______ in the lord, our desires will be for that in which we_____ - the lord and his ways
Delight, delight
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When taking a self-centered view towards problems, humans react in one of two ways. Explain each of them and give EXAMPLES of how people act that way.
Fight – blame, argue, etc. So that they don’t have to accept responsibility
Flight – avoid, stay quiet, etc. So that they don’t have to accept responsibility
199
In order to gain wisdom and understanding, the book of James advises that we are to be:
Quick to_____
Slow to_____
Slow to_____
Listen
Speak
Become angry
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During medical school Francis Collins was asked a question his faith for an older patient. Discuss why the patients “obvious surprise” stay in Collins mind and “haunt him for days” and resulted in a life change for him
Francis had told the patient that he doesn’t know what he believes. it was such a shock because the very nature of not knowing went against his own nature of who he is as a scientist. He didn’t make a commitment to study like he always does through PhD program and medical school.
