Short Answer Flashcards
Can we trust God has our best interests at heart and how do you know?
Yes, because of God’s track record.
List an example of God’s wisdom blessing people beyond their knowledge.
Levitical law and treatment of the dead.
What is the gift of holiness and its purpose?
God intends for us to be saved from the corruption of lust.
Does the Bible say anything about the non-functional ornamentation of jewelry? If so what?
The Bible condemns non-functional ornamentation. Isaiah, Genesis, and Exodus give examples.
What does Paul say in 1 Corinthians 10:11 about the OT examples?
They were examples for us.
What does the Bible say colorful cosmetics are consistently tied to?
Harlotry
Can we find prescriptions against make-up and jewelry in the NT as well, and if so where?
1 Peter 3:3-5
List the scripture that deals with the separation of the sexes in dress.
Deuteronomy 22:5
What must always be asked in conjunction when talking about women’s pants, “Are women’s pants or…”
Men’s skirts ok?
What does Deut. 22 call mixing dress?
An abomination unto the Lord
What other sexual perversions are called an abomination?
Homosexuality, beastiality, pedophilia
According to the Bible, who alone are permitted to wear garments that are functionally able to “gird the loins”?
Men
What did girding the loins do for men and when was it used?
It was used for work and war.
As discussed in class, what is the separation as clear as?
The bathroom door.
What are some cultural sayings that inform the issue of separation of sexes in dress?
“You can tell who wears the pants in that family.”
“When do I get to wear the pants?”
What does holiness from history show us?
We didn’t start holiness, we just still believe it.
What is a starting point for us to tell other denominations?
You used to believe holiness too.
Where is God’s opinion?
In the scriptures
Why do we believe men and women are to be marked different by their hair?
It’s a command of scripture.
What does “ordinances” mean in 1 Corinthians 11?
The specific teachings of the church by the apostles.
According to Paul what is the woman’s covering (2 words)?
Uncut hair
What does shorn mean?
To clip or to cut
Paul says if a woman’s hair is “shorn” or cut she is “uncovered” and the same as what in God’s view?
Shaven
When Paul says it is a “shame” for a woman to have cut or shaved hair, what should she do about these two “actions”?
Cease cutting her hair.
What does scripture mean when it says it is a shame for a woman to be “shorn or shaven”?
It is a sin
What does the word translated “shame” also mean?
Vile, disgrace, reproach.
What two things does Paul say to women coming into the church who are “shorn or shaven” in regards to cut or shaven hair?
Don’t do it, and if you have, stop
What sin ultimately causes people to be lost?
Rebellion
What two things does cut hair on women indicate?
Rebelling or not knowing God’s desire.
Does Paul mean that any contentious should know it’s no big deal really, do what you want?
No
What two sources does holiness protect us from?
The world and the enemy.
What percentage of women feel beautiful.
3%
What 2 things do all issues of holiness start with?
- God is God and I am not.
2. God is creator and he knows best.
What is not a good definition of freedom?
Freedom to do what I want.
What is the highest level of freedom?
Freedom to do what I should.
