Midterm Flashcards
What two things do all issues of holiness start with?
God is God and I am not.
He is the creator and he knows best.
Can we trust God has our best interest at heart? How do we know?
Yes. God’s track record.
List an example of God’s wisdom blessing people beyond their knowledge.
Levitical law and the treatment of the dead. Middle Ages and the black plague.
What is the gift of holiness and it’s purpose?
To save us from the corruption of the world
What are God’s commands meant to give us?
Blessing.
What is not a good definition of freedom?
The freedom to do what you want.
What is the highest level of freedom?
Freedom to do what you should.
Does the Bible say anything about non-functional jewelry?
Yes, it is prohibited.
What does Paul say in 1 Cor. 10:11 about the OT examples?
They were written for our admonition
What does the Bible say about colorful cosmetics?
A consistent mark of the heathen and unfaithful women, we should not use them.
Should God’s women wear colorful cosmetics?
No, due to the association
Can we find prescriptions against make up and jewelry in the New Testament as well?
Yes 1 Peter 3:3 & 5. Like holy women of old, the standard of the OT Is the standard in the NT.
List a scripture that deals with separation of the sexes in dress
Deut. 22:5
What should always be asked in conjunction with asking about women’s pants?
Are men’s dress is OK?
What does Deuteronomy 22:5 call, mixing dress?
An abomination unto the lord
What other things are called an abomination?
Homosexuality, pedophilia, and bestiality.
Who can wear garments that are functionally able to gird the loins?
Men
What did girding the loins do for men? When was it used?
It gave support.
Battle or work
What is the separation of sexes as clear as?
The bathroom door.
What are some cultural sayings that inform the issues of separation of sexes in dress?
You can tell who wears the pants in the family
What does a look at history show us about holiness?
Every denomination used to practice holiness
What is a starting point for us to tell other denominations?
You used to practice this too
If we really want to know what God wants and what scripture teaches, what must we not say?
I think…
Where is God’s opinion?
In Scripture