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Life Calling Test 1 Flashcards

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Instead of finding a job of career, the goal of this class is for each of you to find a

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Life calling

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In research, the author of our leadership textbook, Dr. Millard identified that people want their lives to be fulfilled these three desires

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Significance, Meaning, Hope

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What is the three-fold manner in which this class will accomplish this goal

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Identify the irrevocable gifts you’ve received from God

Sharpen those gifts through study and practice

Apply those gifts to the needs of the age

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In the Old Testament, the following people received direction from God in mysterious ways

Received direction from a burning bush

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Moses

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In the Old Testament, the following people received direction from God in mysterious ways

Received direction from a still small voice

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Elijah

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In the Old Testament, the following people received direction from God in mysterious ways

Received direction from a whale

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Jonah

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In the Old Testament, the following people received direction from God in mysterious ways

Receive direction when putting out a fleece

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Gideon

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In the Old Testament, the following people received direction from God in mysterious ways

One of the three received direction from a vision

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Jeremiah or Isiah, or Ezekial

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In the Old Testament, the following people received direction from God in mysterious ways

Receive direction from a donkey

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Balaam

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Balaam

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Received direction from a donkey

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Jonah

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Received direction from a whale

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Moses

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Received direction from a burning bush

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Elijah

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Received direction from a still, small voice

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Gideon

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Received direction when putting out a fleece

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Jerimiah, or Isiah, or Ezekial

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One of the three who received direction from a vision

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T in the T E A C H E R acronym

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T-theory
•scientific- study of human characteristics and dynamics that help you understand what kind of person you are

  • philosophical- Study of ultimate meaning in human experience
  • strategic- The creation of an effective plan of action for your life
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E in the teacher acronym

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Examples
•family-who you are around the most

  • modelers- those who are successful in the areas of work family or service
  • mentors- a trusted counselor or teacher who will walk alongside you
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A in the teacher acronym

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Assessment

Strengths focus -these assessments emphasize the measurement of strengths rather than highlighting weakness

  • temperament focus- these assessments explore personalities by primarily examining attitudes preferences emotions and predispositions
  • interest focus- these assessments while not totally separate from the characteristics of other two areas focus primarily on specific activities jobs careers etc. that have a sustaining attraction to individuals based on their uniqueness
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C In the teacher acronym

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Counsel

  • Professional- individuals trained to help you and exploration process
  • Para- professional- individual such as pastors youth ministers and teachers who have train people and like development
  • nonprofessional- family members and friends when you count on for good advice
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H in the teacher acronym

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History

  • Life mapping- the process of collecting and making sense of the events of our lives
  • Classics the writings of others throughout history to provide insight and valuable lessons learned
  • analyze trends-finding patterns from the past that are occurring right now to prepare for what may happen
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E in the teacher acronym

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Experience

  • circumstantial- unplanned moments
  • experimental- activities we engage in specifically for the purpose of trying to gain information
  • job related -activities that provide direct information from the world work
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R in the teacher acronym

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Reflection

  • Listening-the skill of acting in a nonjudgmental manner rather than simply judging with the other person is saying and either jumping to conclusions about what’s being said we’re already planning what you’re going to say
  • mediating- quietly contemplating the meaning of what you have learned
  • Journaling- thinking about what you’ve learned in a written form
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The teacher acronym provide you a guy that can lead to developing _______ ________ and the choices and decisions of your life if we are willing to put in the ______

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unshakable; confidence; work

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According to the author what are the three important factors with those who are having a strong positive impact in your life

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They follow strong positive patters

They live consistently

They have a good understanding of themselves

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In Christ we have been set free to be you God made us to be and to live the life God has called us to live

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John 8:36

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The cooperative and competition models teaching us good understanding of ourselves

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Galatians 6:4-5

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You will be influenced by who you hang out with ( wise and become wise. Fools suffer harm)

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Proverbs 13:26

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The importance of learning from good mentors

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Philippians 3:17

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God’s commands result in knowledge and good judgment

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Psalm 119:66-67

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Our faith is to be found in God’s power not in human wisdom

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1 Corinthians 2:1-5

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Don’t be afraid to experiment and try out different interests if you don’t try you’ll never know

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1 Thessalonians 5:21

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(In case of short answer)

John 8:36

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In Christ we have been set free to be who God made us to be able to live the life God has called us to live

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Galatians 6:4-5

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The cooperative and competition model teaching us to good understanding of ourselves

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Proverbs 13:26

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You will be influenced by who you hang out with (wise become wise fools suffer harm)

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Philippians 3:17

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The importance of learning from good mentors

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Psalm 119:66-67

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That’s commands result in knowledge and good judgment

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1 Corinthians 2:1-5

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Our faith is to be found in God‘s power not in human wisdom

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1 Thessalonians 5:21

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Don’t be afraid to experiment and try out different interest if you don’t try you’ll never know

39
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In the philosophy and teachings of Jesus he identified two kingdoms which promote opposite life paths

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Kingdom of Heaven

Kingdom of Earth

40
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In the kingdom promoted by Jesus he pointed out very empathetically that this kingdom is

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At Hand (it is available to us now)

In Us (you don’t have to look all over to find it)

41
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What are the three accomplishments of reflection

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Helps us remember what we have learned

Helps us put in perspective what we have learned

Helps inspire us with a sense of God‘s power to help us live on what we have learned

42
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A personal greed that at times to explain the reality of the universe and their own existence

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Foundational values

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A fundamental primary mental attitude from which all other aspects of existence or derived and interpreted

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A state of utter confusion or disorder characterized by total lack of organization

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Of or pertaining to the aspect of human existence that is a part and distinguished from the physical nature

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A truth is known by actual experience or observation to exist or do you have happened

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Something purposely meant to be done or brought about

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Intentional

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A basis stated or assumed on which reasoning proceeds

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Mental acceptance of and conviction in the truth actuality or validity of something

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Basic plan, scheme, or pattern that guides and controls functions or development

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Assumption

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What we believe about why we exist

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Existential premise

52
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(In case of short answer)

Foundational values

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A personal creed that attempts to explain the reality of the universe and their own existence

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Mindset

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A fundamental primary mental attitude from which all other aspects of existence are derived and interpreted

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Chaos

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A state of utter confusion or disorder characterized by a total lack of organization

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Spiritual

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Of or pertaining to the aspect of human existence that is a part and distinguished from the physical nature

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Fact

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A truth known by actual experience or observation to exist or to have happened

57
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(In case of short answer)

Intentional

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Something purposely meant to be done or brought about

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Premise

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A basis stated or assumed on which reasoning proceeding

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(In case of short answer)

Belief

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Mental acceptance and conviction in the truth actuality or validity of something

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(In case of short answer)

Design

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A basic plan, scheme, or pattern that guides and controls function or development

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(In case of short answer)

Assumption

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A statement that is taken for granted

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(In case of short answer)

Existential premise

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What we believe about why we exist

63
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What is the significance of the “Faith is more adequately recognized as the activity of seeking and discovering meaning in the most comprehensive dimensions of our experience”

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Being aware of yourself asking yourself why do you do what you do and finding patterns in your actions thoughts and words to discover what you believe and put your faith in

64
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Who is the author of this quote

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Sharon parks

65
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List the three components of faith

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Facts, assumptions, beliefs

66
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The three existential questions that require humans to have faith and become the foundation of how humans will develop their life purpose

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How did I become into existence?

why do I exist?

where does my existence lead?

67
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What is the consequence of responding to these questions with opt out answers such as “nothing”, “I don’t care”, or the avoidance of answering them at all

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Their search for a life calling and overriding purpose to their life is over because according to their response they have none and/ or classes such as this

68
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Three factors that impact our philosophical formation of faith

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Cultural background

conclusions we have drawn from our own observations

personal encounters with mystical experiences that take place beyond the realm of objective observation an explanation

69
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The ____ - action of faith: faith is recognized as the believes we hold as true

70
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The_____- action of faith: faith is recognized as the activity of seeking and discovering meaning in the most comprehensive dimensions of our experience

71
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Can help you learn how to explore the pattern of the universe using an objective methodology

72
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Can help you develop critical thinking that will enable you to develop conclusions based on cost to affect a logic and help you learn how to develop conclusions based on what you encounter in life

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Philosophy

73
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Can help you explore these deeper questions from a more mystical approach it can also help you explore how others have worked through this subject

74
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Read works found in ________
Here you can learn how some of the greatest minds in history have struggled with uncertainty about their personal place in the universe

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Classic literature

75
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True or false

no matter if a person is religious or an atheist everyone has to have faith to support what they believe

76
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Three benefits of studying patterns in our lives

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Observed (what you have done)

Measured (what is positive negative)

Predicted (reinforce positive)

77
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Origins, blueprint, guidance, results, and choices of a Supernaturalist

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Origins: intentional creation

blueprint: deliberate design
guidance: unique purpose

results : permanent place

choices: response to life calling

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Origins, blueprint, guidance, results, and choices of a naturalist

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Origins: random chance

blueprint: accidental pattern

guidance : chaotic possibilities

results: temporary niche

Choices: best guess

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How does the permanent nature of God contrast with the temporary nature of man

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God is always consistent in his divine nature and eternal power is knowledge is universal and his love for us and principles contained in scripture never fail man’s nature centers on self benefit and that’s looking to ourselves and others is inconsistent it depends upon the limited reality of time and experience

80
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Wisdom on how to make decisions that will impact the future for ourselves and others is found where

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The spiritual realm

81
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God does not look at the things man looks at man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart

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1 Samuel 16:7

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(In case of short answer)

1 Samuel 16:7

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God does not look at the things man looks at man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart

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How are patterns and the purpose for your life connected and understanding of how our values behaviors and how we spend our time related to our past present and future

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Patterns can provide you valuable feedback on which areas you would sell at which you need help from others in and what changes you need to make in your life your present state of being is related to the values you held in the past from which you had faith in the future

84
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Compare and contrast the viewpoints on the definition of beauty between a supernaturalist and a naturalist

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Supernaturalist- values that God created in word qualities of humans

Naturalist- values the outward physical form and personality if humans

85
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Where Jesus said to the father regarding his sick child, “ if you can believe all things are possible” , and the father honestly responded “I do believe help me overcome my unbelief”

86
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Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see this is what the ancients were commanded for by faith we understand the universe was formed that God’s command so that what was seen was not made out of what was visible

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Hebrews 11:1-3

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We live by faith not by sight

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2 Corinthians 5:7

88
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Since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature- have been clearly seen being understood from what has been made so that people are without excuse

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Romans 1:20

89
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Three dimensions of faith

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First, faith correlates to what we HOPE for

Secondly, faith correlates to our CERTAINTY about what has happened

Thirdly, faith is ACTIVE in what we are trying to UNDERSTAND right now

90
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The four parts of the faith strengthening cycle from activity 2.2

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Hearing, reflecting, practicing, learning

91
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When learning what to abilities will begin to emerge out of this evaluation providing better discernment and more confidence

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Understand patterns

acquire information

92
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While practicing taking actions will continue to 67._____ and 68._____ your faith

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grow; strengthen

93
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What is the choice that you have to make when reflecting

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What benefit is there for me in what I have just heard ?

What is God trying to teach me and what I have just heard?

94
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Will your choice at reflecting change the effectiveness of the cycle working

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