Ch.1 TEST Flashcards
When your goal is to please God you have faith in theβ¦
acceptance of the consequences
According to Romans 9:16 Godβs justice does not depend on mans desire or effort but onβ¦
Godβs 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 Godβs 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 Godβs 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 Danielβs 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 Danielβs 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