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?”