Chapter 8 Flashcards
Shalom
From the Hebrew for peace, means prosperity and wellness; implies harmony and creation and will ones neighbor as well with a relationship with God
Elohim
From the Hebrew for “deity”, the generic name used in the Old Testament for creator God
Yahweh
From the Hebrew for “ I am” personal and covanatal name of God used in the Old Testament
Doctrine of the fall
The orthodox says that sin entered the natural world when Adam and Eve choose to disobey God and eat the forbidden fruit
Parasite
Organism that survives at the expense of a host
Gerotranscendence
The stage in life when a person makes the shift from self interest toward a genuine concern for others and society
Eudanimanom
A term used in Ancient Greek philosophy to describe a life of flourish and happiness
Prime mover
Aristotle conception of an utterly transcends impersonal immortal, immaterial necessary and unchanging being that set the universe in motion
3 different views of the image of God
Resemblance
Relationship
Rule
Resemblance
The most popular view
How we are
Relationship
We have a relational capacity
Rule
God has given us stuff to do
Image bearing: redeem
Righteousness
Wisdom
Love
Righteousness
The quality of being morality and spiritual right with God
Identity
The set of characteristics gifts and convictions that uniquely define who a person is
Repentance
From the Greek word “ from change one’s mind”; the process of reviewing, regretting, and change ones direction
Wisdom
Ability of thinking and acting with good judgement
Love
A commitment to cherish others, regardless of how one feels about them
4 stages of identity
Identity diffusion
Identity foreclosure
Identity moratorium
Identity achievement
Identity diffusion
When people flounder
Identity foreclosure
When people embrace a certain identity
Identity moratorium
Full blown identity crisis
Identity achievement
A stable sense of identity
3 ways to grow wise
Know the difference between wisdom and foolishness
Discover how to tell the truth about yourself
Avoid bad behavior that makes wise people become fools
4 life habits that leave to flourishing
What are my loves?
What are my loyalties?
What are my longings?
What are my litergies?
What are my loves?
Intimacy
What are my loyalties?
Who am I going to show my real self to
What are my longings?
What are my goals
What are my litergies?
Who do I worship
4 ways parasites and sin are similar
Everyone is at risk
Parasites/sin are opportunistic
Parasites/sin are difficult to detect
It is difficult to get rid of parasites/sin
