the bible as a meaning and purpose of life tsxts Flashcards
What is the basis of the bible on meaning?
shows god plan of his plan for humanity and salvation, gods plan to abs e humanity from sin- salvation history
How does genesis describe the foremost things for humans?
“let us make mankind in our image”
the purpose of humans is tonne the pinnacle of gods creation, christian’s to be maintainers of gods earth
What is the meaning of the savaltion history?
Even though adam and eve brought sun into the world god always has a plan to save humanity
What does ecclesiastes say about the message of enjoying life?
“go eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart… for god has alreayd approved what you do”
What happens at the start of the new testament?
Judah has now been conquered again, god sends jesus for salvation to be at one with god. jesus preaches love and forgiveness through luke but. sun and death is conquered- gods plan is full circle
What does the bible teach for christina’s?
His is the only way of life through him, god is life and everyone has been made through him in eternity h cx
How is the meaning of life found in jesus?
In john “i am the way and the truth of life”- the purpose of human life is to find god to live through jesus. those who believe in jesus resurrection will receive the ultimate reward of eternal life
what does genesis say about reproduction?
“be fruitful and multiply”- reproduction
what does john say?
“i am the way and the true of life”
how does psalm 119:9-16 say about morality being a relationship with god?
“”do not let me stray from your commandments”- the important relationship between the believer and god is not letting the believer stray from his commandments and keeping to his word. meditating his precepts.
how does palma 119-:105-112 abour the lamp offer insight? “your word is a lamp to my feet”
wants to live a life obedient to god. performing acts in honour to god “your word is a lamp to my feet”
according to ecclesiastes 9:5-9 about death being inevitable offer meaning?
they know they will die “the living know they wikl die” we should be grateful for life and cherish it”go eat your bread with enjoyment and cherish it”
how is the bible a problem?
biblical accounts were redacted 1900 years ago not being able to address issues today, conditions were very different today. belong to distant epochs
can’t address scientific
