TEST 1 (MIDTERM) Flashcards
Who was the person who displayed their belief in relative truth when speaking with Jesus?
Pilate
Who provided a great example of knowing when to lead others and when to support others?
John the Baptist
Who provided an example of frustration & anger because they wanted to live their own way?
Jonah
In what city did Paul make his address about Christian philosophy?
Athens
What was the place where Paul explained to the Greeks who the “Unknown God” was?
Areopagus
In what manner does God call us to treat other people?
Love
Who was the member of the Jewish ruling council who came to see Jesus at night?
Nicodemus
What is known as choosing NOT to retain the knowledge of God?
Depravity
Who did Jesus say was primarily responsible for his death?
Jewish Leaders
NO one has been declared _____ by following the law of God…
Righteous
What did God provide for us to make us aware of our sin?
Law
Who were the political ruling government during the time of Jesus?
Romans
Who did Pilate agree to give Jesus’ body to?
Joseph of Arimathea
Which Jewish leader clearly believed Jesus was the Messiah, based upon the evidence of his presence at claiming Jesus’ body?
Nicodemus
Who did the Jewish leader say was their king?
Caesar
What was the name of the son born to Abraham’s maidservant?
Ishmael
What was the name of the son born to Abraham’s wife?
Isaac
Which of Abraham’s sons became the forefather of the Jewish nation?
Isaac
Which of Abraham’s sons became the forefather of the Islamic nation?
Ishmael
Who wrote the fable of the tortoise and the hare?
Aesop
In Romans 2, it is written that the consequence for those who “are self-serving and who reject the truth and who follow evil” is “wrath and anger”, who is the one responsible for this?
Ourselves
What city did God call Jonah to go and preach repentance to?
Nineveh
Who did Jesus interact with to show us an example of true love?
The samaritan woman
What did Jesus say He DID NOT come into the world to do?
Condemn it
What did Jesus say He DID come into the world to do?
Testify the truth
What were the ways that Satan tempted Jesus? (3 ways)
- Appeal to pride
- Flattery
- Mockery
What does Psalms 37:4 say?
“Delight yourself in the Lord and he will grant you the desires of your heart”
What is the ultimate purpose of the Old Testament?
To prepare the way for the coming of the Messiah
What does Romans 3:23 say?
“All of sinned and fallen short of the glory of God”
What does it mean “to have the fear of God before your eyes”?
Being humble
What does it mean to worship? (list of 3)
- What we pay attention to
- What we spend money on
- What we promote to others
Why does Paul describe a life without displaying love to others as “nothing”?
because loving is the only purpose of our life
Jesus teaches His disciples to receive _____ and be His witnesses in Jerusalem, all of Judea, and Samaria and the ends of the Earth
The Holy Spirit
Why was the Jewish ruling council so upset about Jesus preaching that He was the Messiah?
They didn’t want to lose control of the Jewish council
In the beginning, who was with God? (list of 3)
- The word
- The Holy Spirit
- Jesus
What increases as our sin increases?
The grace of God
What was the language one the sign that was meant for the Jewish people?
Aramaic
What was the language on the sign that was meant for the culture of the day?
Greek
What was the language on the sign that was meant for the intellectuals, wealthy, and powerful of the day?
Latin
What is the job that Jesus gives us each of us to do while on earth?
Love God, Love others
What are we because of the act of Jesus’ death and resurrection, which broke through the separation of sin and reunited humanity with God?
Redeemed
What does it mean to be seen as guilt-free and pure before God?
Righteous
What does it mean to be restored back to our original created state?
Reconciled
What is the confidence in claiming that we are pure in the eyes of God by our faith?
Justified
Acts 1 teaches us that when answering God’s call in our life, Judea represents growing/sharing His word with:
Our family
Acts 1 teaches us that when answering God’s call in our life, Samaria represents growing/sharing His word with:
Our community
Acts 1 teaches us that when answering God’s call in our life, Jerusalem represents growing/sharing His word with:
Ourselves
What were the ways in which Pilate tried to set Jesus free (3)
- Appealing to the higher Roman authority
- Having them denounce their king
- Offering to send Him back to the Jewish leader
What were the ways Pilate tried to absolve himself of responsibility for Jesus? (3)
- Washing his hands of it
- Stating Jesus’ innocence
- Placing the sign on the cross that Jesus was the “King of Jews”
According to Romans, people who have not heard of the word of God will have thus consequence at their death…
Will be judged by the secrets of their hearts
When you are believing in God’s ways even though you can’t always see why, you are…
Justified by faith
When you are believing in yourself and the accomplishments you can see, you are…
Justified by works
Romans 2:24 states “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you”- what is the significance of this?
You can use it to be self aware
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? (3)
- Gods purpose of our lives is not circumstantial
- The people in our lives are there for a reason
- The situation of our lives are not random, they hold significance
When Jesus said he did not want affirmation from man, what did he know was in man?
Because they were looking to give affirmation so they could get something
What did Eve have to believe when she was tempted by the serpent?
God was a liar
Paul called then people he spoke to in Athens as very “religious” because they:
Were consistent in their worship of the latest ideas of the day
What did Paul mean when he taught that God does not live in temples built by human hands?
God is beyond the understanding of human beings and should be humbly sought after
Why are we unable to boast about being justified by Jesus Christ?
because we didn’t do anything to deserve it
What is the purpose of the apologetics class?
To have the ability to know and defend what you believe in
According to Paul’s teaching in Romans, what occurs when we judge others? (3)
- 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 information and subsequent qualifications to judge another
What are the 2 ways in which God has made His existence plain to man?
- Eternal Power
2. Divine nature
What are two primary ways in which we will have credibility in the eyes of others that will allow us the opportunity to evangelize to them about Jesus?
- Identify your gifts and talents
2. Apply them to the needs of this age
What did man exchange the truth of God for?
Lies
What did man exchange the creator for?
Items created by man
What are the three steps for an individual to take in order to achieve the purpose of this class?
- Identify what you believe in
- Analyze and research the benefits of what you believe
- Explain and investigate what you believe in
What are the two way sin which a person with an I-centered philosophy will view authority?
- Preventing them from getting what they want
2. Giving them what they want
What was the reason Jesus said “peace” to the disciples the first time?
They were afraid because they were being chased after the death of Jesus
What was the reason Jesus said “peace” to the disciples the second time?
because of their desire for revenge
Who did Jesus say that it was necessary to forgive and why did Jesus say that it was necessary to forgive them?
It was necessary to forgive EVERYONE including their enemies (Gentiles). It was necessary in order to fulfill their God given calling of spreading His love.
What are 4 examples of living a life guided by the sinful nature that is outlined in Galatians 5?
- impurity
- witchcraft
- envy
- immorality
What are 4 examples of living a life guide by the spirit nature that is outlined in Galatians 5?
- peace
- patience
- goodness
- gentleness
What is the problem with the belief that “there is no such thing as absolute truth”?
Its contradictory
What are the 16 ways of love?
1.Love is patient 2. Love is kind 3. It does not envy 4.It does not boast 5.It is not proud 6. It does not dishonor others 7. It is not self-seeking 8. It is not easily angered 9. It keeps no record of wrongs 10.Love does not delight in evil 11.rejoices with the truth. 12. It always protects, 13.always trusts 14.always hopes 15.always perseveres.
16 Love never fails.
- Know the Lords prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) and then know how the provision guides you through the moments of each day
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