Ch.1 TEST Flashcards
(28 cards)
When your goal is to please God you have faith in the…
acceptance of the consequences
According to Romans 9:16 God’s justice does not depend on mans desire or effort but on…
God’s mercy
What is the teaching in romans 9 when referencing Pharaoh followed by romans 9:20 but who are you o man to talk back to God?
That you do not have the wisdom or knowledge to comprehend the reasons why God hardens Pharaohs heart or any part of his creation- there are two contrasting attitudes to understand A.) asking God why with a desire to learn B.) talking back to God as if your point of view is righteous
what is the stumbling stone?
the belief that we can praise God or earn God’s praise through our efforts
The gentiles received worship through what?
faith
The people of Israel did not receive righteousness why?
because they tried to gain it through works
What is the definition of sovereignty?
freedom from external control
Why was pharaoh given as an example of God’s sovereignty?
because God has the freedom to choose what to do with his creation and all that he created
What was the class lesson on liberty and equality?
liberty and equality cannot be experienced together, they are opposite forces
What was the name of the nation that conquered Daniels people?
Babylon
What was the name of the king when Daniel’s people were conquered?
Nebuchadnezzar
What was the name of the king who made Daniel the third highest ruler in the land?
Belshazzar
What decree did the administrators and satraps make to the king to lessen Daniel’s power?
that no one could worship any god or man. they could only worship the king
How long was the decree to last?
30 days
what was the name of the king who placed Daniel in the lions den?
darius
How did the king respond in regards to daniels faith?
he made a new decree that the people would have to fear and reverence for daniels God
How did the king respond to the administrators who accused Daniel of disloyalty?
he threw them and their families into the lions den
What was the result of Joseph’s introduction to Pharaoh?
Pharaoh placed him in charge of the countries grain supply
Why was the caretaker in this land rather than Jerusalem?
He was taken to this part of the world when Nebuchadnezzar conquered Judah
What does Paul mean when he says that the people are zealous for God?
they are passionate about proving that they follow God by comparing themselves to others that don’t follow God
Why is this attempt of understanding the proper application of zeal a battle of authority?
because what we desire as the outcome of a given situation will show us what authority we are following (god or our own)
What is the natural perspective described in class on how we seek out a resolution to a given problem, hard decision, or tragedy?
we want the resolution to turn out the way we think it should
What is the perspective/outlook/attitude described in class on how God teaches us to seek out a resolution to a given problem/hard decision/ tragedy etc.?
we want to learn what God is teaching us
Look at 35 and 39 on sheet.
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