Test 2 Study Guide Flashcards
When he ran into the temple and flipped over the tables (irrational)
Irrational Anger
When he was on the boat and calmed the storm (rational)
Anxiety
He said one of His disciples was going to betray Him (rational)
Paranoia
When the Pharisees tried to trap Him,he always had a response
Thinking Disorders
He could hold a conversation with somebody(rational)
Unsuitable (anti-social) behavior
It’s only crazy to claim to be God if you ______________
Aren’t GOd
What was Jesus doing that could back up His claims to be God?
Miracles
What is one likely natural cause for Jesus’ miracles?
Hypnosis
Explain why this hypothesis isn’t a reasonable explanation for the miracles reported in the Bible
Hypnosis does not work with a crowd (feeding of 5,000)
Witnessed by a large crowd
None have denied
Witnessed by skeptics
Cast out demons no one denied,even skeptics
Didn’t involve direct communication with the person
Water into wine,calming of storm
What is a miracle?
An extraordinary event performed by God that is intentional,purposeful,and benevolent
What are 3 attributes for biblical miracles?
God gets credit,to authenticate a messenger,display God’s character
Does the Bible speak of miracles that are not done by God?
Yes
Give two examples
Pharoah’s magician,girl who can tell the future
How are these different from miracles of God?
God of the Bible is denied,not his power,God trumps power
What is the power behind these miracles
Demonic power
According to Revelation 13:11-14,what is the purpose of these “signs”?
Deceive what reasons do we have to believe that Jesus actually performed miracles
what reasons do we have to believe that Jesus actually performed miracles
Eyewitness testimony,early documentation,extra biblical writings
What purpose did the OT prophecies about the Messiah serve?
Like a thumbprint
What is the Greek word for Messiah?
Christ
Louis Lapides came to faith in Jesus Christ by reading what?
Old Testament
What are 3 clear descriptions of Jesus found in Isaiah 53
He would be pierced for our transgressions,he will be silent,he will die a criminal and be buried in a rich man’s grave.
How long before Jesus’ birth did Isaiah write?
About 700 years
Why couldn’t Jesus have intentionally fulfilled OT prophecies
There were events that he couldn’t have helped
Couldn’t he have fulfilled them simply by coincidence?
Impossible
Compassion for Mary and Martha (rational)
Depression
