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Test 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the purpose of this class in Apologetics?

A

The ability to know and defend what you believe in.

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2
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What are the three steps for an individual to take in order to achieve the purpose of this class?

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1) identify what you believe in
2) research and analyze the benefits of the belief
3) investigate and explain what you believe

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3
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Who was the individual that acknowledged the authority of God, but did not find peace in following him?

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Jonah

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4
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What are the two ways that individuals with an I-centered philosophy view authority?

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1) the authority will PREVENT them from getting what they want
2) the authority will GIVE them what they want

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5
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What does Psalm 37:4 state?

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Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will grant you the desires of your heart

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6
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Where did Paul speak to the people in Athens?

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Areopagus

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7
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What were the people in Athens “religious” towards?

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The latest ideas of the day

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8
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What is the lesson taught by Paul in the book of Acts when speaking to the people in Athens?

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The God and His laws exist and He is authority whether the people accept that truth or not (putting God in a box makes people the authority)

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9
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What is significant about Acts 17:26

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No moment is circumstantial (people, problems, etc.)

Opportunity to hear from God (I-centered, God-centered)

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10
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What are the two invisible qualities that God has made plain to man sin that they are without excuse?

A

Divine Nature and Eternal Power

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11
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What does the phrase “without excuse” refer to?

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Acceptance of the reality of Gods creation and existence (therefore there is self-justification of their ignorance/arrogance)

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12
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What has God given to all humans?

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Gifts

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13
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What is the call that God has given to all humans in response to what He has given us?

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To sharpen those gifts and apply them to the needs of the age

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14
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What is the example given in Acts 1 about Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth that illustrates the order in which we are to answer the call God has on our lives?

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Jerusalem- yourself
Judea- your family and friends
Samaria- your community
Ends if the earth- the entire human race

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15
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What does Romans, chapter 1 state that man exchanged the truth of God for?

A

Lies (of I-centeredness)

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16
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What does Romans, chapter 1 state that man exchanged the Creator for?

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Items created by man

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17
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What is worship?

A

Where one spends their time

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18
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How does Romans, 1:28 define what having a “depraved mind” is?

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Choosing not to retain the knowledge of God

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19
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What is the purpose of the Old Testament?

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Proclaiming of the coming of Messiah

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20
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What was the Samaritan Women “thirsty” for?

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Significance (which she defined as “love”)

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21
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How did Jesus show love to the Samaritan woman?

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To give the understanding that her significance was found in God’s love (which is giving)

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22
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What lesson does Paul teach in Romans regarding what happens when you judge others?

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You’re judging yourself (concerned about what people think of you)- elevating yourself (which lie)

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23
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What are the three examples provided in class about why people have the right to judge others?

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1) act like they haven’t done wrong
2) believe they are better than everybody else
3) believe they are qualified to do so because of intelligence and they think they have all the information

24
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What happens to people who die without ever hearing the gospel of Christ?

A

Judged by what is written on their hearts (the entire law is summed up in loving God and loving others)

25
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Why does Paul state in Romans 2:24 that “God’s name is blasphemed Among the Gentiles because of you”?

A

Because they don’t love, they judge (yet they claim to have the knowledge of God)

26
Q

When tempting Jesus to turn the stone to bread, what appeal to emotion was the devil using as temptation?

A

Pride

27
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When the devil used scripture verses to tempt Jesus to throw himself down from the temple, what appeal to emotional ploy was the devil using as temptation?

A

Mocking

28
Q

When the devil offered Jesus all the kingdoms world and their splendor if Jesus would bow down to him in worship, what appeal to emotion was the devil using as temptation?

A

Flattery

29
Q

What was Pilate’s job?

A

Roman governor over Jerusalem

30
Q

Who did Jesus say was primarily responsible for his death?

A

Jewish leaders

31
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What did Jesus say was His purpose of being sent to Earth?

A

Testify to the truth

32
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What did Pilate believe about truth?

A

Relative (there isn’t one absolute truth that applies to all people)

33
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What is the problem with the statement “there is no such thing as absolute truth”?

A

Contradicts itself

34
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Did Pilate believe that Jesus was an innocent man?

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Yes

35
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What was the primary motivation of the Jewish leaders?

A

To protect their power structure

36
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What was Pilate’s primary motivation to set Jesus free?

A

He did want to deal with the problems

37
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Who warned Pilate not to have anything to do with Jesus?

A

His wife

38
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What were the four ways that Pilate tried to justify setting Jesus free?

A

1) offering a compromise release
2) offering to send back to the Jewish leaders
3) beating him
4) having them denounce their king

39
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What were three ways that Pilate tried to absolve himself from responsibility regarding Jesus?

A

1) stated Jesus’ innocence
2) washing his hands of it in public
3) the sign on the cross

40
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Who did the Jewish leaders say was their king?

A

Caesar

41
Q

What sign did Pilate place on Jesus’ cross?

A

King of the Jews

42
Q

What was the language of the sign that was meant for the Jewish people?

A

Aramaic (Hebrew)

43
Q

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

A

Greek

44
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What was the language on the sign that was meant for the intellectuals, wealthy and powerful of the day?

A

Latin

45
Q

Draw the I-centered and God-centered models and contrast the perspective of each.

A

……

46
Q

List the 16 ways of love that Paul outlined in 1 Corinthians 13

A 
Patient 
Kind 
Does not envy 
Does not boast 
Never fails 
Is not rude 
Is not proud 
Is not self-seeking 
Is not easily angered 
Does not delight in evil 
Rejoices in truth 
Keeps no records of wrongs 
Trusts
Hopes
Perseveres 
Protects 
Never fails
47
Q

Give 5 examples of sinful nature and 5 examples of the spirit found in Galatians 5

A

Sinful Nature

1) sexual immorality
2) idolatry
3) jealousy
4) envy
5) druken-ness

Spirit

1) love
2) joy
3) peace
4) patience
5) kindness

48
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What is the fist choice that we have to make at the start of each day?

A

Deciding to live from a God-centered or I-centered perspective

49
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How does that choice impact the remainder of the day?

A

Your choice reflects the consequences/ surroundings of your next moment (peace vs. conflict)

50
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How does this choice provide insight on your understanding of how the past, present and future are interrelated?

A

They assist us in understanding the inter-related relationship between the past, present and future through the analysis of how the present consequences (Galatians 5) are a result of past choices - which allows you to reinforce the positive and change the negative

51
Q

Write out the Lord’s Prayer found in Matthew 6:9-13 and explain how each line is a provision for us throughout the moments of each day.

A
  • Our Father in Heaven: acknowledgment of Gods existence
  • Hallowed be His name: acknowledgment of Gods authority
  • His kingdom come: acknowledgment of the existence and goal of Heaven
  • His will be done: that all people have the opportunity to be in Heaven (our call to evangelize)
  • On earth: where we are to evangelize
  • As it is in Heaven: How we are to evangelize in love
  • Give us today, our daily bread: Gods provision for all that we need (physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually)
  • Forgive us our trespasses: reminder that we are in need of forgiveness for our faults (and that God forgives us without condemnation)
  • As we forgive those who trespass against us: since we’ve been forgiven without condemnation we are to forgive others in the same manner
  • Lead us not into temptation: the temptation to be self centered
  • And deliver us from evil one: there is a real evil spirit that conspires against us
52
Q

What was Nicodemus searching for?

A

The truth of whether or not Jesus was the Messiah

53
Q

How did Jesus show love to Nicodemus?

A

Explaining the concept of being Born Again

54
Q

What does it mean to be born again

A

To choose to submit to the authority of God

55
Q

Who did Pilate agree to give Jesus’ body to

A

Joseph of Arimathea

56
Q

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

A

Nicodemus

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