Test Chapter 1

Question 1

Human Depravity

Answer 1

Every part of human being has been twisted by our fall into sin

Question 2

Government

Answer 2

Any system of public rule or authority

Question 3

Anarchy

Answer 3

The absence of any government

Question 4

Theocracy

Answer 4

A government ruled directly by God or the clergy

Question 5

Creation Mandate

Answer 5

Exercising wise and responsible dominion over God’s world. Reflecting the glories of our maker out across the broader stage of creation, back to one another, then back to God himself.

Question 6

Jingoism

Answer 6

Unquestioning support for the state

Question 7

What does a Biblical relationship to the government resemble

Answer 7

Obey the laws and submit (heart) to the authorities as well as confront our rulers with their obligations to rule in the fear of God (evangelize) and participate in the government

Question 8

What are positive ways for christians to respond to the government? Negative Ways?

Answer 8

Citizens in America may participate in government by voting, voicing their opinions, supporting a candidate, or even becoming one.

Question 9

How is the government obligated to the Bible?

Answer 9

It is the only sure foundation on which to govern. Exists to glorify God by assist mankind in the Creation Mandate-punish unrighteousness and reward righteousness

Question 10

Who represents non-Christian governmental authority

Answer 10

Pharisees

Question 11

Man was made in what image?

Answer 11

In the image of God

Question 12

God gave these qualities to man @ Creation

Answer 12

Reason, Moral capacity, Spiritual nature, Sociability, and Emotion.

Question 13

What are the basic responsibilities of government?

Answer 13

Government is called to assist mankind in fulfilling the creation mandate. And to reward righteousness and punish unrighteousness

Question 14

What does peaceful Christian participation look like in Government

Answer 14

Citizens in America may participate in government by voting, voicing their opinions, supporting a candidate, or even becoming one

Question 15

How Is man unique?

Answer 15

God made us in His own image. In addition, God has called us to the work of exercising wise and responsible dominion over His world.

Question 16

Did the Founding Fathers believe in human depravity? How? Name 2 of these Founding Fathers.

Answer 16

John Adams and James Madison believed that we needed government bc humanity is partially bad

Question 17

How does the Trinity represent government

Answer 17

Within God, there is a hierarchy of authority-there is no dissension and no sin. Nevertheless God is the “policymaker” and has instructed the Son and the Spirit to fulfill specific tasks. The Son submits to the authority of the Father-and the Spirit to both.

Question 18

What does God expect of Christians in government

Answer 18

God expects Christians to evangelize and participate in their government. Most of all we must understand the structure, mechanics, and operations of the government and staying informed, which aids in being an effective participation.

Question 19

Do people do good naturally.

Answer 19

No. God is the only supremely good being in the universe, only His character qualifies as the criterion by which good and evil are to be distinguished

Question 20

How do we declare the glory of God

Answer 20

We declare God’s glory by being like him

Question 21

How does Paul tell people to respond to the government

Answer 21

Be giving thanks and praying for the government and everyone in authority

Question 22

Compare / Contrast governments today to Old Testament governments in Israel

Answer 22

In the Old Testament people were governed by a theocracy (a government ruled directly by God or clergy) whereas now there is a separation of church and state. However, both kinds of government’s moral code should reflect the character of God.

Question 23

What is God’s plan for government?

Answer 23

To punish the unrighteousness and reward righteousness. Assist mankind in fulfilling the creation mandate

Question 24

God has ordained governments to do what

Answer 24

Ultimately, governments exist to glorify God by assisting mankind in the work of fulfilling the creation mandate