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Midterm Flashcards

1
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The person who displayed their belief in relative truth when speaking with Jesus

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Pilate

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Who provided a great example of knowing when to lead others and when to support others

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John the Baptist

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3
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Who provided an example of frustration and anger because they wanted to live their own way

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Jonah

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4
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In what city did Paul make his address about Christian philosophy

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Athens

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The place where Paul explained to the Greeks who the “Unknown God” was

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Aeropagus

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6
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In what manner does God call us to treat other people

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Love

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7
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Who was the member of the Jewish ruling council who came to see Jesus at night?

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Nicodemus

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8
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What is known as choosing NOT to retain the knowledge of God?

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Depravity

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9
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Who did Jesus say was primarily responsible for his death?

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Jewish leaders

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10
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No one has been declared _______ by following the law of God.

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Righteous

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11
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What did God provide for us to make us aware of our sin?

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Law

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12
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They were the political ruling government during the time of Jesus.

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Romans

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13
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Who did Pilate agree to give Jesus’s body to?

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Joseph of Arimathea

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14
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Which Jewish leader clearly believed Jesus was the Messiah, based upon the evidence of his presence at claiming Jesus’s body?

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Nicodemus

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15
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Who did the Jewish leaders say was their king?

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Caesar

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16
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What was the name of the son born to Abraham’s maidservant?

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Ishmael

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17
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What was the name of the son born to Abraham’s wife?

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Isaac

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18
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Which of Abraham’s sons became the forefather to the Jewish nation?

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Isaac

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19
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Which of Abraham’s sons became the forefather to the Islamic nation?

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Ishmael

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20
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Who wrote the fable of the tortoise and the hare?

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Aesop

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21
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The wages of sin is ______.

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Death

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22
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Suffering produces _________.

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Perseverance

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23
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(Suffering>) which produces ________.

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Character

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24
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(Character>) which results in _________.

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Hope

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25
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The name given that describes the people humans surround themselves with to support their thinking.

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Sycophants

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26
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The gift of God is _______________.

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Eternal life

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27
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The place where humans often find comfort and formulate an identity.

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Subculture

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28
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Scripture states that ________ will help us in our weakness, especially in prayer.

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Holy Spirit

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29
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After Jesus gave His followers the teaching in John 6 that His flesh/blood was the sustenance of everlasting life, what was the behavior displayed in the crowd’s response to this teaching?

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Offended

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30
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The simplistic manner in which humans try to understand the world.

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Stereotypes

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31
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The “wretched condition” that Jesus saves humans from.

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Sin

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32
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After Jesus rebuked His followers in John 6 for seeking physical needs instead of seeking for the coming of the Messiah, how did the followers respond?

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Anger

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33
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After Jesus taught His followers in John 6 that God’s desire was for ALL to receive eternity through HIM, how did His followers respond?

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Grumbling

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34
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Sin entered the world through _________.

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Adam

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35
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Life entered the world through _________.

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Jesus

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36
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As _____ increases the Grace of God increases.

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Sin

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37
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The captain of the guard who bought Joseph from the Ishmaelites.

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Potipher

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38
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The country in which Esther became the queen.

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Persia

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39
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He was a talented Israelite that was put into slavery when Babylon besieged Judah.

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Daniel

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40
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The king who cared for Daniel and was joyful when he came out from the lion’s den.

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Darius

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41
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The cupbearer spoke well of his ability to interpret dreams, which ended up releasing him from jail.

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Joseph

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42
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His wife tried to seduce Joseph, which caused him to run away from his owner and be thrown into jail.

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Potipher

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43
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What was the name of the King who made a new decree after Daniel came out of the lion’s den about all in his kingdom towards Daniel’s God?

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Darius

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44
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He was sold into slavery by his own brother so.

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Joseph

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45
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The nation who conquered Daniel’s people.

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Babylon

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46
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Influenced the king not to kill all the Jewish people in the King’s land.

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Esther

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47
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He enslaved the Israelites because he didn’t remember Joseph or what Joseph had done for his people.

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Pharaoh

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48
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He showed great leadership by modeling the behavior of becoming less so that another can become greater.

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John the Baptist

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49
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The caretaker of Esther who discovered the plot to kill the king.

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Mordecai

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50
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The person who persuaded the king that killing all of the Jews in their land was necessary.

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Haman

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51
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The king who chose Esther as queen.

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Xerxes

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52
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The land in which the people of Joseph were enslaved in.

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Egypt

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53
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What was the name of the King when his nation conquered Daniel’s people?

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Nebuchadnezzar

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54
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He was brought to a place of power when interpreting a dream about an upcoming famine.

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Joseph

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55
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He was brought to a place of power due to “his ability to understand visions and dreams of all kinds”.

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Daniel

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56
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What was the name of the King who made Daniel the third highest ruler in his nation?

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Belshazzar

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57
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The humanistic philosophy referenced in Acts that promotes human logic pursuit as the fulfillment of one’s life

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Stoic

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58
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He wrote Two Treatises on Government

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John Locke

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59
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Wrote Origin of Species

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Darwin

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60
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Write Democracy in America

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Alexis de Tocqueville

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61
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This method of teaching law in America was based upon a belief that the law evolves over time, therefore past cases can be used to view growth and make new rulings

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Case study

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62
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the United States Supreme Court Justice who ruled cases based upon the believe that law is subjective to changes in culture

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Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

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63
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The concept in scripture that teaches each human being is valuable and has a unique role in the service of one another

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Body of Christ

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64
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Who is one of the signers of the humanist manifesto and influence government schooling in the United States?

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John Dewey

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65
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The concept found in Matthew 18, teaching us how to respond when we are offended.

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Relationship reconciliation

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66
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the concept that teaches the strength of society is found in the degree to which each individual strives to serve one another

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Fabric of Society

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67
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The concept that teaches the law of a society will change as the culture of the society changes

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Sociological Jurisprudence

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68
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The humanistic philosophy referred in Acts that promotes human enjoyment as the fulfillment of one’s life

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Epicurean

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69
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this method of teaching law in America was based upon a belief that all law comes from God’s natural law

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Blackstone

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70
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Freedom from external control

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Sovereignty

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71
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Acts teaches that the _________ were committed to the expression of self-gratification in I-centered authority through their humanistic expression of pleasure of experiencing and expressing one’s emotions

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Epicurean

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72
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Acts teaches that the ________ were committed to the expression of self-gratification in I-centered authority through their humanistic expression of pleasure of using naturalness and probability to bring meaning to life

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Stoic

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73
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each problem is a unique opportunity to apply our _______ to the needs of the age

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spiritual gifts

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74
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wrote Closing of the American Mind

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Bloom

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75
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Complete the following: “the values of Society are found in who they ________”

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admire

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76
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the author of Closing of the American Mind wrote the book because he was concerned that his students were closed to

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life

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77
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Complete the following: “As it now stands, students have powerful images of what a perfect body is and pursue it incessantly. But deprived of literary guidance, they no longer have any image of a perfect __________, and hence do not long to have one. They do not even imagine that there is such a thing.”

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soul

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78
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when the author of Closing the American Mind wrote his book, he was a professor of _________ at Harvard.

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literature

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79
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Complete the following: “We condemn ourselves by what we _______.”

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approve

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80
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Who testified that they would not venture to speak of anything except for what Christ has taught and done through them.

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Paul

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81
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what word is defined as “being able to understand a situation from another person’s perspective”?

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empathy

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82
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Complete the following: “……..therefore let us stop passing __________ on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way”?

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judgment

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83
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When we choose to follow God and authority in a God-centered manner, we critique the people and problems with _______

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empathy

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84
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what action are we performing when we contribute to being a solution to the needs of our age?

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service

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85
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In Romans 2, it is written that the consequences for those who “are self-seeking and who reject the truth and who follow evil” is “wrath and anger”, who is the one responsible for this?

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ourselves

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86
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What city did God call Jonah to go and preach repentance to?

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Ninevah

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87
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Who did Jesus interact with to show us an example of true love?

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The Samaritan Woman

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88
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What did Jesus say He DID NOT come into the world to do?

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condemn it

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89
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What did Jesus say He DID come into the world to do?

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Testify to the Truth

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90
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Which was NOT one of the ways that Satan tempted Jesus?

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Lying (He was tempted by Flattery, mocking and an appeal to pride)

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91
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What verse is “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart”?

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Psalm 37:7

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92
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The ultimate purpose of the OT is to:

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prepare the way for the coming Messiah

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93
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What does it mean “to have the fear of God before your eyes”?

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Being humble

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94
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What verse is “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God?”

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Romans 3:23

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95
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What does it mean to “worship”?

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what we promote to others,
what we spend money on,
what we pay attention to

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96
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Why does Paul describe a life without displaying love to others as “nothing”?

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because loving is the only purpose of our life

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97
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At the beginning of the Book of Acts, Jesus teaches His disciples to receive ________ and be His witnesses in Jerusalem, all of Judea, and Samaria and the ends of the earth.

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the Holy Spirit

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98
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Why was the Jewish ruling council so upset about Jesus preaching that He was the Messiah?

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they didn’t want to lose control of the Jewish church

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99
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In the beginning, who was with God?

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Jesus, the Word, the Holy Spirit

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100
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What increases as our sin increases?

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the grace of God

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101
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What was the language on the sign that was meant for the Jewish people?

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Aramaic

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102
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What was the language on the sign that was meant for the culture of the day?

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Greek

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103
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What was the language on the sign that was meant for the intellectuals, wealthy, and powerful of the day?

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Latin

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104
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What is the job that Jesus gives each of us to do while on Earth:

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not condemn people’s bad behavior,
not judge people’s bad behavior,
not “to act right and set a good example”

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105
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Humanity is ________ Because of the act of Jesus’s death and resurrection, which broke through the separation of sin and reunited humanity with God

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redeemed

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106
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What does it mean to be seen as the guilt free and pure before God?

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righteous

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107
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to be restored back to our original created state:

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reconciled

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108
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the confidence in claiming that we are pure in the eyes of God by our faith:

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justified

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109
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Acts 1 teaches us that when answering God’s call in our life, Judea represents growing/sharing His Word with:

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our family

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110
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Acts 1 teaches us that when answering God’s call in our life, Samaria represents growing/sharing His Word with:

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our community

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111
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Acts 1 teaches us that when answering God’s call in our life, Jurusalem represents growing/sharing His Word with:

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ourselves

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112
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The manner in which Pilate tried to absolve himself of responsibility for Jesus.

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washing his hands of it in public,
stating Jesus innocence,
placing a sign on the cross that Jesus was “King of the Jews”

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113
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Manners in which Pilate tried to set Jesus free

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beating Him,
having them denounce their king,
offering to send Him back to the Jewish leaders

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114
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according to Romans, people who have not heard of the Word of God will have this consequence at their death:

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they will be judged by the secrets of their heart

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115
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when you are believing in God’s ways even though you can’t always see why, you are:

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justified by faith

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116
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when you are believing in yourself and the accomplishment you can see, you are:

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justified by works

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117
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Romans 2:24 states “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.” - what is the significance of this?

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you can use is to be self aware

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118
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what did Paul mean when teaching in the Book of Acts that God determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live.

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  • God’s purposes for our lives is not circumstantial,
  • the people in out lives are there for a reason,
  • the situations of our lives are not random, they hold significance
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119
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when Jesus said he did not want affirmation from man, what did He know was in a man?

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they were only looking to give the affirmation so they could get something

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120
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what did Eve have to believe when she was tempted by the serpant?

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God was a liar

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121
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Paul called the people he spoke to in Athens as very “religious” because they:

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were consistent in their worship of the latest ideas of the day

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122
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what did Paul mean when he taught that God does not live in temples built by human hands?

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God is beyond the understanding of human beings and should be humbly sought after

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123
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why are we unable to boast about being justified through Jesus Christ?

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we didn’t do anything to deserve it

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124
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what is the purpose of this apologetics class?

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to have the ability to know and defend what you believe in

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125
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according to Paul’s teaching in Romans, the following occurs when you judge others

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  • you are judging yourself because you are not free from being faultless,
  • you are elevating yourself as better than those you are judging,
  • you believe that you have all the info and subsequent qualifications to judge another
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126
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Maturity is defined in James 1 as:

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Fully complete, not lacking

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127
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What will an immature person base their decisions on?

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  • what other people think
  • their feelings
  • what their authorities want them to do
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128
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James 1 and Romans 5 state that problems will give us the opportunity to:

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Grow in our relationship with God

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129
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What is the manner in which we are to go about seeking answers from God?

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Without doubt

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130
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The teaching in James 1 and Romans 5, states that we are to respond to problems:

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With joy

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131
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When we follow all of the steps outlined in James 1 and Romans 5, what do we have hope in?

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We have hope when facing the next trial

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132
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In any given moment, this is choosing to please yourself rather than doing something you’re supposed to do?

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Instant gratification

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133
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In any given moment, this is choosing to put aside the pleasure you want and do the responsibility you don’t feel like at that moment?

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Delayed gratification

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134
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What verse states: “Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation…”, teaching us that we have he responsibility to identify our gifts, sharpen those gifts, and then use those gifts for the needs of the age _____

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Romans 8:12

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135
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Which verse teaches that living by the sinful nature will result in having a “spirit of fear”?

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Romans 8:15

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136
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Which verse provides comfort for us, teaching us that we are “co-heirs” with Jesus?

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Romans 8:17

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137
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Which verse states: “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us”?

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Romans 8:18

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138
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What is the “wretched condition” described in Romans 7 that all humans need Jesus to save us from?

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Our struggle with sin

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139
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What Old Testament miracle did Jesus use to teach His followers in John 6 to focus on their spiritual needs instead of their physical needs?

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Manna falling from the sky

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140
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Which was one of the miracles that preceded Jesus’s teaching about eternal life in John 6?

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Feeding the 5000

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141
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This leadership style is permissive, because they’ll go along with anything as long as they are accepted.

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Lose-Win

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142
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This leadership style is authoritarian.

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Win-lose

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143
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They will work hard to make others look bad, even at their own expense

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Lose-Lose

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144
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This is termed the “doormat” philosophy

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Lose-win

145
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Their focus is an obsession with making the other person lose

A

Lose-lose

146
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When individuals take the role of being sycophants

A

Lose-win

147
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This type of thinking damages relationships

A

Win-lose

148
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The scriptural example of this behavior was displayed by the Jewish leaders

A

Win-lose

149
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The scriptural example of this behavior was displayed by John the Baptist

A

Win-win

150
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Will seek mutual benefit in all human interactions

A

Win-win

151
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The individual who is credited with the win-win philosophy is:

A

Covey

152
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Focuses upon who will get the credit

A

Win-lose

153
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God will accept all people into heaven equally the moment they repent, no matter when it happens in their lives.

A

Parable of the workers in the vineyard

154
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Removed sin from your life, before trying to assist others in removing/judging even the smallest of sins from others

A

Parable of the blind leading the blind

155
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Upon the return of Christ, those who live in Christ will shine, while those who love evil will be exposed and suffer eternal separation from God

A

Parable of the weeds

156
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Humility allows you to recognize your place (co-operate, don’t compete with others)

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Parable of the guests at a wedding feast

157
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The Angels are described as gathering all of humanity and separating the wicked from the righteous

A

Parable of the net

158
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We are forgiven by God for our wrongdoing, therefore we are to forgive others for the wrongs that are done to us

A

Parable of the unmerciful servant

159
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Our responsibility to provide for the needs of others with our abundance

A

Parable of the rich fool

160
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Showing that actions speak louder than words in displaying who really repents of selfishness and lives by faith

A

Parable of the 2 sons

161
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They this persistent effort without (even contrary to) evidence

A

Parable of the persistent widow

162
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When given the opportunity to partake in the glory of life, many would rather choose the comfort of remaining in the limited conditions they are in

A

Parable of the wedding banquet

163
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The recognition of the incredible value of knowing and applying God’s wisdom, rather than spending our time and talents in other selfish pursuits

A

Parable of the hidden treasure

164
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Wisdom of living in a manner being able to meet the daily call of loving God and loving others and eagerly anticipating that 1 day we will live in eternity with God, either by Jesus’s return or our physical death

A

Parable of the 10 virgins

165
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The amazing truth about how just a little bit of faith can produce wonders due to the power of God

A

Parable of the mustard seed/yeast

166
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Celebration is to be done daily - celebrating that we’re alive (a party to recognize new life)

A

Parable of the lost son

167
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Displaying a win-win type of mentality

A

Parable of the shrewd manager

168
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How valuable we are to God, and how intensely He will seek after us

A

Parable of the lost sheep

169
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The understanding that we are merely caretakers of the life God has provided us, not the owners of it

A

Parable of the tenants

170
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It’s hard to give up comfort in order to commit to serving the needs of the age

A

Parable of the rich ruler

171
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How individuals receive and apply the Word of God into their lives

A

Parable of the sower

172
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A responsibility to others (especially when we don’t “have to”)

A

Parable of the good samaritan

173
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God’s eternal provision despite the stubbornness of man

A

Parable of the rich man and Lazarus

174
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Innocent faith (without doubt) of a child and (keep this throughout life)

A

Parable of the little children

175
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God is patient with us, we are to be patient with others

A

Parable of the fig tree

176
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that New means “new”…….. focus on what each new day has for us

A

Parable of the old and new garment

177
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How long was the decree affecting Daniel that no one could worship any God or man except the king?

A

30 days

178
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What was the name of the king that was ruling when the above mentioned decree was put into place? (decree that no one could worship any God or man except the king)

A

Darius

179
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How did the king respond to his administrators and satraps who accused Daniel of disloyalty to the king?

A

They and their Families were placed in the lion’s den

180
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Paul States that faith comes from hearing the message, and that hearing the message comes from where?

A

The Word

181
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When Jesus was asked by his disciples why He taught in parables, He responded that:

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Parables contain the secrets of the knowledge of the Kingdom of heaven for all who seek to understand

182
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Romans 9:20, states “Who are you, O man, to talk back to God.” This verse is in reference to future generations thinking they have the authority to question God’s choice to use __________ To play a role in the history of man?

A

Pharoah

183
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According to Romans 9:14, God’s justice “does not depend on man’s desire or effort but on _______ ________.”

A

God’s mercy

184
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When you have a goal to please God, you are showing that you have faith in ______

A

Consequences

185
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What is Paul’s teaching in Romans 10:9-10 an example of?

A

worship

186
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Having freedom from external control is known as ___________

A

Sovereignty

187
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What word does Paul used to describe the Passion the Jews have for God, But also stating the Passion is not based in knowledge?

A

Zeal

188
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What word does Paul use to describe the Passion the Jews had to please God through their efforts or “works”?

A

Stumbling stone

189
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Verse that reminds us of Jesus is love and provision for us Is found in ________ (aka, the “10-finger prayer”)

A

Philippians

190
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in Romans 12:9, Paul States that the love we have towards others must be ________

A

Sincere

191
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In Romans 11, those who know the Word of God And are call to share it with everyone are known as:

A

remnant

192
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Under what criteria are those who know the word of God and are called to share it chosen?

A

By the grace of God

193
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What does Paul use as a metaphor to describe how to stay connected to God through Jesus?

A

Ingrafted branches

194
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The new opportunity each day to choose right behavior is:

A

Experiencing the kindness of God

195
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the Consistent consequences given when choosing wrong behavior is:

A

Experiencing the sternness of God

196
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What is the name of the false god of the Old Testament that Paul warns against worshiping?

A

Baal

197
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Paul uses the words “blind and deaf” to describe people who find themselves in:

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Spirit of stupor

198
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What word does scripture used to describe that your spiritual gifts and call cannot be taken away:

A

irrevocable

199
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What verse is: “whoever loves discipline, loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.”

A

Proberbs 12:1

200
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Once you have Decided to trust God’s will, what is the 3 pronged continual process God has provided for the purpose of your life?

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Identify - discover the gifts and talents God has given us,
Sharpen - develop the gifts and talents God has given us,
Apply - use our gifts and talents to meet the needs of the age

201
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What increases as our sin increases?

A

God’s grace

202
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In Romans 12:3-8, Why does Paul use the human body to describe the spiritual gifts that each of us have?

A

Because each part has an important role to play,
We are not in competition for the same roles,
Because we are stronger when united together

203
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What concept does Paul address in his address to the people of Athens in Acts 17?

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God’s authority over humanism

204
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The year that Communist manifesto was written:

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1848

205
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The year that the 1st humanist manifesto was written:

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1933

206
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The year that the Origin of Species was written:

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1859

207
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The year that Maslow’s theory of the “Hierarchy of Needs” was written:

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1943

208
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The year that the US Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that abortion was legal:

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1973

209
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the era which the humanism became influential in American culture:

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1920s

210
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the era in which individuals such as Galileo and Luther had conflicts with established religion:

A

1500s

211
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The humanist manifesto was the product of what era in United States history?

A

progressive

212
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Who was the United States president during this era of reform?

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Woodrow Wilson

213
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During this era of reform, which human rights law was passed in the United States:

A

Women’s right to vote

214
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The famous Scopes Trial also occurred during this era. In the court battle over the truth of the origins of life, what was the name of the law that did NOT allow the teaching of evolution in public schools?

A

Butler Act

215
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Who argued in the Scopes trial that teaching on evolution should be allowed in schools?

A

Clarence Darrow

216
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Who argued in the scopes trial that teaching and evolutions are NOT be allowed in schools?

A

William Jennings Bryan

217
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When you have an I-centered view of authority, how do you view God?

A

As a ruling God

218
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When you have a God-centered view of authority, how do you view God?

A

As a loving God

219
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Complete Romans 15:5 “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of…”

A

Unity

220
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What are the adjectives is used in Romans 14:17… “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of ________, ___________, and ____________ in the Holy Spirit…”

A

Righteousness, peace, and joy

221
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In Romans14, Paul warns against this in multiple verses?

A

Judging others

222
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What action does Romans 15 describe as making us weak?

A

Being selfish

223
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What actions in Romans 15 describes as making us strong?

A

Serving others

224
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Romans 15 teaches that the purpose of the church is what?

A

To create unity

225
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In Romans 15:4 it states that “everything that was written in the past was written for” what purpose?

A

To teach us

226
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Being unable to see or understand the world from outside your own self-centered viewpoint is described in Romans as:

A

Living in darkness

227
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Being aware of the grand designs and plans that God has for you beyond your selfish desire, is described in Romans as:

A

Living in the Armor of Light

228
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When you acknowledge the authority of God by accepting that you are created by God, uniquely gifted by God, called by God, and need the saving grace of Jesus Christ to overcome your self-centeredness you are:

A

Loving yourself

229
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This practical perspective provides a clear purpose on how to live under God’s guidance.

A

The roles of each moment

230
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Complete Romans 14:13: “Therefore let us stop _________________ one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brothers way.”

A

Passing judgement on

231
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When we don’t listen to that advice in regards to our own weakness, what emotional state are we in danger of falling in?

A

Manic depression

232
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What are the ways we condemn ourselves by what we approve?

A

1) Result in our struggle with sin
2) leaves us double-minded
3) we are filled with doubt

233
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Choosing to view God and authority in an I-centered manner is an act of?

A

Disobedience

234
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Choosing to view God and authority in an God-centered manner is an act of?

A

Obedience

235
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What is the “continuing debt” described in Romans 13 that we owe each other?

A

Love

236
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When we choose to rebel against the authority that God has instituted we:

A

Are bring judgement on ourselves

237
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In Romans 14, how are we to respond to people when we are involved in disputable matters?

A

Accept others without judgement

238
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In Closing of the American Mind, when the author was discussing how his cousins, who were MDs and PhDs, discussed the meaning and purpose of life, what were the words he used to describe their point of view?

A
  • superficialities
  • cliches
  • satire
239
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In Closing of the American Mind, when the author was discussing how his grandparents had a deep and thoughtful view on the meaning and purpose of life, he observed it was due to their:

A

Biblical literacy

240
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The author of Closing the American Mind wrote the book because he was concerned that his students were closed to:

A

The purpose and meaning of life

241
Q

The author of Closing the American Mind observed that his students minds were closed primarily due to:

A

Their focus only on the “here and now”

242
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Who was the person from history who criticize the Catholic Church due to the manner in which the religion was not following scripture?

A

Martin Luther

243
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The governmental system that grew out of the manifesto written by Marx and Engels promoting the elimination of religion:

A

Communism

244
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The governmental system rejected by the humanist manifesto:

A

Capitalism

245
Q

The governmental system promoted by the humanist manifesto:

A

Socialism

246
Q

What is the political belief system that states “the law must change as the culture of society changes?”

A

Sociological jurisprudence

247
Q

The book within which the author observed that in America there is “a connection between religion and liberty.”

A

Democracy in America

248
Q

The document that declared that the rights of humans come from God

A

Declaration of Independence

249
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The document that used Christian concepts such as an understanding of original sin and the need to balance powers as essential to its structural formation

A

United States constitution

250
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The book that influenced in the colonists in America that the natural rights of man are derived from God’s natural law

A

Two Treatises on Government

251
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The humanist manifesto stated that traditional religion:

A

Give people false hopes

252
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What does the humanist manifesto promote as the “needs of humanity?”

A

Personal satisfaction

253
Q

the Ability to understand the perspective of others, So you can relate in a loving manner

A

empathy

254
Q

A comprehensive set of truth claims that purports to paint a picture of reality

A

Formal worldview

255
Q

A transcendent norm of behavior (what ought to be) is known as ________.

A

ethics

256
Q

How people behave (what is) is known as their _______.

A

morals

257
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Steps of Cycle of Sin: 
1. 
2. 
3. 
4.
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  1. Follow God > 2. Get comfortable > 3. Negative consequences > 4. Repent
258
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What are two ways God has made His existence plain to man?

A

Divine Nature and eternal power

259
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What are two primary ways in which we will have credibility in the eyes of others that will allow us the oppurtunity to evangalize to them about Jesus?

A

Give our testimony, sharpen and apply our gifts

260
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What does Romans, chapter 1 state that man exchanged the truth of God for?

A

Lies (I-centerdness)

261
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What does Romans, chapter 1 state that man exchanged the Creator for?

A

Items created by man. What is worship? ( where one spends their time)

262
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Which step (of the cycle of sin), do we have the opportunity to break free from continually repeating the cycle?

A

Step 2, stay comfortable

263
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How do subcultures, stereotypical thinking, and sycophants prevent individuals from breaking free from this cycle?

A

The subcultures, stereotypical thinking, and sycophants are here to make people confirm and want to fit in and if people don’t have a strong foundation in their belief system where they can persevere through problems, they are going to get stuck in this

264
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Know the instant and delayed gratification model:
initial moment of ________
________ of initial moment

A

Choice

Consequence

265
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What are the three steps for an individual to take in order to achieve the purpose of this class:

A

Identify what you believe, research and analyze the benefits of the beliefs, and investigate and explain what you believe.

266
Q

What are the two ways in which a person with an I-centered philosophy will view authority?

A

What I can get and what they are keeping me from getting.

267
Q

what was the reason Jesus said “peace” to the disciples the first time?

A

They were scared of being found

268
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What was the reason Jesus said “peace” to the discples the second time?

A

Their desire for revenge

269
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Who did Jesus say that it was necessary to forgive and why did Jesus say that it was necessary to forgive them?

A

Those who have done wrong because Christ has already forgiven them.

270
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Give four examples of living a life guided by the sinful nature that is outlined in Galatians 5:

A

Jealousy, rage, discord, idolatry, impurity, factions… etc.

271
Q

Give four examples of living a life by the spirit that is outlined in Galatians 5:

A

Peace, joy, love, kindness, patience… etc.

272
Q

What is the problem with the belief that “there is no such thing as absolute truth”?

A

It is a self refuting satatement

273
Q

Name 16 ways of love in 1 Corinthians, chapter 13.

A

Patient, is not rude, does not delight in evil, trusts, kind, is not proud, rejoices on truth, hopes, does not envy, is not self-seeking, keeps no records of wrong, perseveres, does not boast, is not easily angered, protects, and never fails.

274
Q

Our Father in Heaven:

A

Acknowledgement of God’s existence

275
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Hallowed be His name:

A

Acknowledgment of God’s authority

276
Q

His kingdom come

A

Acknowledgement of the existence and goal of heaven

277
Q

His will be done

A

That all people have the oppurtunity to be in Heaven

278
Q

On Earth

A

Where we are to evangalize

279
Q

As it is in heaven

A

How we are to evangelize (in love)

280
Q

Give us today, our daily bread

A

God’s provision for all that we need (physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually)

281
Q

Forgive us our trespasses

A

Reminder that we are in need of forgiveness for our faults

282
Q

As we forgive those who trespass against us

A

Since we’ve been forgiven without condemnation, we are to forgive others in the same manner

283
Q

Lead us not into temptation

A

The temptation to be self-centered

284
Q

And deliver us from the evil one

A

There is a real evil spirit that conspires against us

285
Q

Why is the level of emotional intensity for pain/pleasure different on the 2 sides of the graph?

A

the initial moment is before the consequences of your actions, then your consequences reflect the actions on a larger scale because it’s the result

286
Q

What has this model (gratification model) taught you regarding how to make decisions?

A

the small amount of pain and discomfort will be worth it in the end when my hard work pays off

287
Q

The four declarations we make in Romans 6 that illustrate our desire to live for God?

A

Do not offer parts of your body to sin, don’t offer parts of your body as instruments to wickedness, offer parts of your body to God, offer parts of your body as instruments of righteousness

288
Q

What does it mean in Romans 8, when it teaches that we are “more than a conqueror through Jesus”?

A

Through Jesus we have not only conquered the situation’s going on right now but also future situations to come

289
Q

After Jesus taught the crowd in John 6, what was the reason that many of His disciples stopped following Him?

A

They had the “this is my life” mentality “who are you to tell me how to live my life”; they wanted to live for themselves

290
Q

The ________ of God’s calling.

A

pursuit

291
Q

God has ________ you to a physical life of ________. And Hid has _________ you to be able to ________.

A

called, service, gifted, serve

292
Q

Immaturity - __________

A

lacking

293
Q

Mature - _________________

A

gully complete

294
Q

The rate at which you __________ is the rate at which you _________.

A

persevere, mature

295
Q

Your proper response will allow you to ___________ with continual effort, towards your ________. This provides you with __________.

A

persevere, vision, feedback

296
Q

1) Successful

i) Results in actions you wish to ________

A

Accomplish

297
Q

2) Unsuccessful
i) Recognize that ______ test your _______
ii) Results in the need to ________ your actions

A

Trials, faith, change

298
Q

____________ The negative responses to unsuccessful ___________

A

Depression, feedback

299
Q

___________ the negative responses to successful ___________

A

Arrogance, feedback

300
Q

The Book of James teaches you how to respond to the unsuccessful: with an attitude of ____________

A

Pure joy

301
Q

1) ask for ______ without ______

A

Wisdom, doubt

302
Q

2) what does _____ look like?

A

Doubt

303
Q

i) not putting _____ your _____ in it. Which is a lack of _______

A

All, hope, faith

304
Q

ii) what are you _______ for?
a. ______ will (faith)
b. ______ will (lack of faith) which results in ________ effort

A

Hoping, God’s, your, misplaced

305
Q

Being caught in either negative response results in what type of life?

A

Double-minded, tossed to and fro, unstated in all you do

306
Q

I. God’s _______
a. This is the ________ of the _______ of humans.
i. His _______ _______ is easily seen in the wonders of this world.
ii. His ______ _______ is plain to see - His Truth stands the test of time.
____. Transitional growth point

A 
I. Wrath, 
A. consequence, arrogance, 
i. divine nature, 
ii. eternal power, 
7
307
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II. The result is human _______ (choosing not to retain the knowledge of God)
a. Caused by exchanging _____ for _____
b. Humans _______ the things they have created rather than the ________
_____ transitional growth point

A

II. Depravity,
A. truth, lies,
B. worship, Creator,
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308
Q

III. God’s __________ _________
a. Is that God _______
b. Therefore, God warns us to ________
c. God reminds us that _______ is for all
d. Humans have the opportunity to ________ and accept _______ ________.
_____ transitional growth point

A 
III. Righteous judgement, 
A. forgives, 
B. forgive, 
C. eternity, 
D. repent, Jesus Christ, 
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309
Q

The Gentiles received righteousness through what?

A

Faith

310
Q

The people of Israel did not receive righteousness, why?

A

They thought they could receive through works

311
Q

Explain the contrasting perspectives in Romans 10:15 in regards to what is known as “beautiful”.

A

Loving in the Spirit- Internal: feet that bring good news of God’s Word.
External: based upon looks/ outer beauty, which results in competition

312
Q

What was the class lesson taught in regards to the relationship between Liberty and equality?

A

They are total opposites. When Liberty goes up, equality goes down (vice versa). They are never equal or the same.

313
Q

Explain the contrasting viewpoints about the correct/incorrect manner in seeking to understand God’s sovereignty as taught in Romans 9:29- “But who are you, O man, to talk back to God?”

A

that “you” don’t have the knowledge or understanding to question God. You can ask God why with the desire to learn. But you can’t ask why as if you were an equal to Him or to mock Him.

314
Q

IV. Humans become ______ of their _____ through God’s _____.
a. Through our _____, which is a reminder from the _____ __________, we recognize when we don’t follow the law.
i. Now we understand that ____ is actually bad - we don’t want to do it.
b. By our ________ through ________
i. We now believe that the _____ is good - we begin to live in faith, trusting God.
____ transitional growth point

A 
IV. Aware, sin, law, 
A. sin, Old Testament, 
i. sin, 
B. justification, faith, 
i. law, 
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315
Q

V. As a result, humans experience _____ and ______
a. Because they are _______ to their _______
i. Humans find _____ in the moment because they have ______
ii. They make the choice to stay _________ due to their _____ in God’s promises
1. By _________ (which is striving through tough times)
2. They develop __________ (which is maturity)
3. Which leads to _______ (an excitement of what good is to come)
____ transitional growth point

A 
V. Joy, peace, 
A. reconciled, Creator, 
i. joy, hope, 
ii. uncomfortable, faith, 
1. persevering, 
2. character, 
3. hope, 
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316
Q

VI. Humans purposely place themselves in _______ where they try to do ____ work.
A. They become slaves to ______, rather than slaves to ____.
B. They show their love for God by developing their ______.
C. And they show their love for others by using their _____ to do ____ work.
_____ transitional growth point

A 
VI. Situations, God's, 
A. righteousness, sin, 
B. talents (gifts), 
C. talents (gifts), God's, 
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317
Q

VII. Humans become aware of their ____ with ____.
A. They realize that they are ____ to do what they _____ to do.
i. They want to do ____ but end up sinning which causes frustration and confusion.
ii. Therefore, humans become aware that ____ lives in them.
iii. They ask Jesus for the gift of the ____ _____.
_____ transitional growth point

A 
VII. Struggle, sin
A. Unable, want
i. Good
ii. Sin
iii. Holy Spirit
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318
Q
  1. Transition of growth:
A

Humans repent of their arrogance and disobedience and begin to try and become in righteous standing with God and his plan for their lives. This is where they ask Jesus Christ into their lives to save them.

319
Q
  1. Transition of Growth
A

With confidence they begin to strive to live for God and do his will in love by serving others

320
Q
  1. Transition of growth
A

Humans finally discovered the truth of the war contained within them. Despite their desire of wanting to do good, and despite the desire to wholeheartedly serve God, they are unable to do so. They become aware of the sin living in them and that they need to be rescued from this “wretched condition” because they are unable to do so on their own. That is when they ask the Holy Spirit into their lives to conquer son.

321
Q
  1. Transition of growth
A

Humans begin to see that even in The Times of most turmoil, God is still in control - is still the place to find all the answers. Their maturity begins to grow significantly

322
Q
  1. Transition of growth
A

Humans become deluded into thinking that they are actually powerful, meaningful, and special because of who they are - until……. they fail and become lonely and/or depressed - realizing they are living a life without meaning

323
Q
  1. Transition of growth
A

Humans begin to realize the safety, security, and ultimate purpose they have in life - when they live for God rather than themselves

324
Q
  1. Transition of growth
A

God allows humans to be in control of their own life despite the overwhelming evidence that humans don’t have the ability (emotional/intellectual) to be in control

325
Q

Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart

A

Statement that illustrates the Psalmist’s foundation

326
Q

But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold

A

The verse that describes the psalmist doubting his faith

327
Q

For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from the burdens common to man they are not plagued by human ills.

A

The verse that describes all that the samas sees around him and thus caused this struggle with his faith

328
Q

Therefore pride is their necklace

A

The verse that describes how the self centered glorify themselves by displaying the awards and achievements of their life

329
Q

They clothe themselves with violence

A

the verse that illustrates how the self centered seek out victories over others to be the winners and exalt themselves over the losers

330
Q

From their callous hearts comes in equity the evil conceits of their minds know no limits

A

The verse that illustrates how the self centered don’t even consider God or others in when they go about planning the actions, words, and behaviors of their life

331
Q

they scoff, and speak with malice in their arrogance they threaten oppression

A

The verse that illustrates how self centered people bully others into believing that they will neither take away what they value or exclude them from a oppurtunity to prosper

332
Q

Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the Earth

A

The verse that illustrates how the selfish believe that the world is theirs and their accomplishments are to be admired as though theyre a god

333
Q

therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance

A

The verse that illustrates how others begin to follow the selfish as sycophants hoping to discover and copy why they’ve been successful on Earth

334
Q

They say “how can God know? does the most high have knowledge?”

A

Verse that shows how the self centered have a mocking and dismissive attitude towards God

335
Q

This is what the wicked are like– always carefree, they increase in wealth

A

The verse that illustrates how self centered individuals truly care only about themselves

336
Q

Early in vain have I kept my heart pure in vain have I washed my hands in innocence all day long I have been plagued I have been punished every morning if I had said I will speak thus I would have betrayed your children

A

The verse that describes the psalmist’s inner struggles and thinking that his effort at loving God and loving others has been a waste of time

337
Q

When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me

A

Verse that describes the psalmist’s emotions when trying to make sense of what he sees

338
Q

I entered the sanctuary of God then I understood their final destiny

A

The verse that describes where the psalmist found peace

339
Q

Will you place them on silvery ground you cast them down to ruin how suddenly are they destroyed, completely swept away by terrors as a dream when one awakes, so when you arise, O Lord, you will despise them as fantasies

A

The verse that shows the consequence of those who live only for the benefits of the physical world

340
Q

My heart was grieved in my spirit and bettered I was senseless and ignorant I was a brute beast before you yet I am always with you you hold me by my right hand you guide me with your counsel and afterward you take Me into glory whom have I in heaven but you and Earth has nothing I desire besides you my flesh and my heart may fail but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever

A

Verse that shows the consequence of those who follow God

341
Q

What are the 6 ways to show sincere love, as described in Romans 12:9-11?

A

Do not pay wrong for wrong, do not be conceited, do not be proud, love what is good, hate what is evil, be zealous for God and love

342
Q

What 3 examples do the writers of the humanist manifesto use as examples of “advancements” of humanity in order to conclude that a “new statement” is required about the “means and purposes of religion.”

A

Man’s advanced understanding of the universe, man’s scientific achievements, man’s deeper appreciation brotherhood

343
Q

What are the 2 primary reasons that the humanist manifesto has found an acceptable audience and Western civilization?

A

The inherent desire to not be under organized religion, not have that authority; the inherent desire for original sin

344
Q

What are the 2 primary ways that the humanist manifesto States that humans will face the crisis and problems of life?

A

Custom of education, support of needs

345
Q

What are the ways that the humanist manifesto States that humans will no longer face the crisis and problems of life?

A

no unreal hopes, no sentimental hope, no wishful thinking

346
Q

What are the 2 ways that the United States constitution protected citizens in regards to religion?

A

The government can’t establish a religion on others, you can’t establish a religion on the government

347
Q

What is significant about the founding educational purpose of collegiate institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, etc. and the private boarding high schools such as Groton.

A

The teaching of the truth of God

348
Q

What makes the humanist manifesto religious document?

A

it has set principles and values that an individual must adhere to by faith

349
Q

What is significant about Romans 13:11 “And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now then when we first believed.”

A

Because once you’ve accepted the truth, you do not want to return to the darkness

350
Q

In Romans 16 Paul urges us to watch out for people who promote acting contrary to the teaching you have learned - what two manners do people promote this?

A

Cause divisions, putting obstacles in your way

351
Q

When you view God in an I-centered manner, you view God and the authorities over in which two manners?

A

They are able to give me what I want, they are preventing me from what I want

352
Q

What two facts regarding a critic’s criticism make it seem like their criticism is valid?

A

There is an obvious problem, their solution won’t be tested

353
Q

In Roman 16, Paul warns of what 2 methods that people use when deceiving the minds of the naĂŻve?

A

Smooth talk, flattery

354
Q

Paul States in Romans 14:23 that “the man who has doubts is condemned if he eat, because his eating is not from faith” What is he doubting? What is he eating?

A

Doubting: Is faith in God, his faith to love God and love others
Eating: The self centered philosophy of the world

355
Q

What 2 ways do you please yourself when not bearing with the failings of the weak?

A

You think you’re better than them, you prey on taking advantage of them

356
Q

What two manners are we to accomplish the goal of the purpose of the church?

A

Encouragment, endurance

357
Q

When we focus on leading others to an understanding of the Kingdom of God, we make every effort for them to experience:

A

Peace, mutual edification

358
Q

What is the 3 step process that we all go through upon trusting God’s teaching that he has blessed us with irrevocable gifts

A

Identify our gifts, sharpen our gifts, apply those gifts and needs of the age

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