World Religions Exam Flashcards
What does the term “worldview” mean?
A way of seeing
What is “General revelation”?
Knowledge that comes through His created works
What is “Special revelation?”
Deeper insight about life that is revealed through His word
Which(5) World View is…There’s a radical distinction between creation and creator?
Theism
Which(5) World View is…A worldview between theism and pantheism?
Polytheism
Which(5) World View is…A worldview that lies between naturalism and theism?
Deism
Which(5) World View is…Also known as neopaganism?
Polytheism
Which(5) World View is…There’s no supernatural realm?
Naturalism
Which(5) World View is…God is entirely beyond our world, not within it?
Deism
Which(5) World View is…There is no distinction between Creator and creation?
Pantheism
Which(5) World View is…Many gods?
Polytheism
Which(5) World View is…All is god?
Pantheism
Which(5) World View is…No God?
Naturalism
Which(5) World View is…A God
Theism or Deism
What is the difference between inclusivists and exclusivists?
Exclusivism-only the followers of Christ worship the one true God(salvation only comes through faith in Jesus Christ)
Inclusivism-salvation is accessible only other religions
What is the difference between Sycretists and Fundamentalists?
Syncretists-build bridges to promote unity between religions
Fundamentalists-create boundaries to protect their beliefs from other religions
What is the difference between Naturalism, Pantheism, and Theism?
Naturalism-HUMAN centered, basic assumption EVOLUTION, sin HUMAN LIMITATION
Theism-GOD centered, basic assumption DIVINE CREATION, sin SPIRITUAL SEPARATION
Pantheism-NATURE centered, basic assumption EMANATION, sin HUMAN IGNORANCE
What three fundament principles set Christianity apart from other world religions?
- Only 1 triune God exists
- The Bible is God’s only infallible revelation
- Jesus is the only mediator to God
What is the “root” to all other sin?
Idolatry-exalting any created thing higher than the creator
What is the first biblical account of any significant change in the worship of God?
Cain and Abel
From a biblical perspective, how many “alters” are there?
2-human centered and God centered religion
What is Idolatry?
Exalting anything created higher than the Creator
Distorting you’re view of God
What is the difference between Human Centered and God centered religion?
Human centered-God favorably responding to what the Human does
God centered-when I respond favorably to what God ha done
What is the role of love vs role of law?
Role of law-INSPIRE, motivate us to obey God and serve others
Role of law-INSTRUCT, define what obedience to God and see being others really means
What are the 4 questions driving the formation of worldview?
- Where am I from?
- Where am I going?
- What is my problem?
- What is my solution?
What is the primary focus of the great controversy?
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE CHARACTER OF GOD
What 2 purposes did God plan you use the plagues for(Egyptians especially)?
- To show the uselessness of Egyptian deities
2. Provide an opportunity for Egyptians to turn to Israel’s god
Although science can measure what already exists, what can God Aline give it?
Value and Meaning
Why did God reject Cain’s sacrifice and what significance does that reveal for you today?
Is wasn’t what He had asked for. We need to do what God is asking if us, not what we think He is asking
What is the difference between a atheism, exclusivism, inclusivism, and pluralism?
Exculsivism-Saved only through Christ
Inclusivism-Saved through any religion
Pluralism-Everyone will be saved
Atheism-Religion never saved anyone
What are the five fundamental beliefs most unique to the Sevebth-Day Adventist Church?
- Sabbath
- State if the dead
- Second Coming
- Sanctuary
- Steak(health message)
What is a “sacrament”?
Something you do to revive grace and salvation
List the levels of Glory(heaven), according to Mormons
- Celestial Kingdom(highest)
- Terrestrial Kingdom(middle)
- Telestial Kingdom(lowest)
According to the Mormons, who’s is “Maroni”?
Christian angel-showed Joseph Smith where the golden plates were buried
According to the Mormons, Jesus grace is not sufficient to cover all sins; what else might be required in such situations?
Sometimes requires sinners own blood
Who was the founder of Mormonism?
Joseph Smith
What are the Mormons formally known as?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
When do Mormons fast, for long, and what do they do with the money?
One one Sunday a month for two meals, and the money is saved then donated to the church for the lowest income families
Why is family genealogy so important to the Mormons?
So they can know their past relatives who didn’t know the gospel; so they can baptize by proxy in the temple
Which of the three Lutheran synods are considered the most conservative?
The Wisconsin Synods
Who is the founder of Methodism?
John Wesley
What was the major doctrinal reason for John/Charles Wesley ti separate from John Calvin?
Predestination
What is the reason for the Methodist name?
The methodical way do carrying out their Christian faith. Term of mockery
What are the two sacraments Methodist practice?
Baptism and communion
How many people do the Jehovah’s Witness believe will rule with God?
144,000
Which preacher had a heavy influence on the founders of Jehovah’s Witness and SDA?
William Miller
Why isn’t the cross used in the worship service at a Kingdom Hall?
They don’t use symbolism and they believe Jesus dies on a stake
How long do Jehovah’s Witnesses believe Creation took?
7,000 years
What is the reason for the name Jehovah’s Witness?
To emphasize its members belief that Jehovah, or Yahweh, is the true God and that the Witnesses were His specially chosen followers
Which holiday do Jehovah’s witnessed celebrate?
None
Who “founded” the Jehovah’s Witness?
Charles T. Russell
What Anglican(the Church of England, that was started by Kind George so he could divorce)priest inspired the Methodist reformation?
John Wesley
What are John Wesleys three basic precepts?
- Do not harm
- Do good
- Stay in love with God
Over what major issue did the Wesleyan Church leave the Methodist church?
SLAVERY
What are the gods of Hindu “trinity”, and what are their roles?
- Brahma(creator)
- Vishnu(preserver)
3 Shiva(destroyer)
According to Hindu, what is “Moksha”?
The release of the cycle of rebirth dictated by the law of karma
