Exam 2 Study Guide- Chapter 7

Question 1

define common grace

Answer 1

the presence of God’s grace in the entire world, as God moves every heart and this prevents us from doing as much evil as we otherwise would

Question 2

define prevenient grace

Answer 2

God’s grace always precedes human action, God is always seeking us out first

Question 3

define free grace

Answer 3

God’s grace makes it possible for us to respond and draws us into response

Question 4

define repentance

Answer 4

confession and sorrow for one’s sin

Question 5

how does powell define grace in terms of creation and chaos throughout the chapter

Answer 5

•the creative power of Hod, manifested as judgment and redemption in the world of sin”
•the word grace denotes God’s movement into the sinful world
•Grace is another word for God’s love
•every human being is in a state of grace, but not everyone is in a state of saving grace (responds faithfully to God)
• We practice grace by living with hope

Question 6

how are judgment and wrath connected to grace?

Answer 6

judgment and wrath come from the inobedience towards God. Wrath is the consequence of not obeying him, He will turn away from you until you seek His face and beg for His favor. Once done, He will always return