Exam #2 Flashcards
(74 cards)
What is the nature of God’s holiness in relation to His victory?
God’s victory must bring the destruction of his enemies
This highlights the concept that idolatry and ignoring God are seen as cosmic defiance.
What does idolatry demand from God?
It is a defiant demand that God step from his throne and yield to darkness the right to oppose perfect Goodness & to do evil.
What is the consequence if evil is not destroyed?
It will continue to do evil.
Under what circumstance does justice demand destruction?
When people are irredeemably hostile to God.
Which nations are more subject to judgment according to the text?
Nations that directly oppose Israel, God’s chosen nation.
Was the destruction of the Canaanites a general policy of Israel?
No, it was directed at only specific groups whom God singled out.
What criteria led to the Canaanites being singled out for destruction?
Irredeemable wickedness as determined by God.
What authorized the destruction of the Canaanites?
God’s direct command only.
What is OT genocide an example of?
God’s decision to judge sin.
Does the New Testament invoke holy war?
No, the NT doesn’t invoke holy war.
What is the OT term for ‘Yahweh war’?
‘Herem’.
What does ‘herem’ signify?
God is present with Israel’s army.
What was the first step in conducting ‘herem’ before battle?
Discerning God’s will.
What was one requirement for Israel before going into battle?
Israel was to be spiritually prepared.
What was the role of the Ark of the Covenant during battle?
It was to go before the army.
What was the outcome of the battle determined by?
God’s presence.
What was done after the battle?
The army marched back to the sanctuary for a celebration of God’s victory.
What is one of the phases of ‘herem’ in the Bible?
God fights the flesh & blood enemies of Israel.
What happens when Israel is sinful according to the phases of ‘herem’?
God fights Israel.
What is predicted about God’s return in the future?
God will return as a warrior.
What does the NT say about Jesus in relation to spiritual powers?
Jesus fights the Spiritual Powers & Authorities.
What is the question regarding God’s judgment?
How could God be so patient with the rest of us so long?
When did the battle against evil begin according to the text?
In Genesis 3:15.
What is the conclusion about God’s final judgment?
God will defeat all powers of sin & darkness.