Theology 1 BBST 251 - Quiz 7

What does the biblical metaphor of writing things in advance in a book show about God?

It shows God's ability to know the future as His plans are predestined and fully comprehensive.

What is the meaning of time in the universe in relation to God and His activity?

Time is part of created reality, and God transcends it. He experiences continuous existence (eternity and interacts freely with events within time.

Does God have the ability to change events that have already occurred?

No, God does not alter past events, but His eternal plan incorporates every moment, including His responses to human choices.

How is good compared to evil?

Good is aligned with God's nature and actions, while evil is the absence or distortion of godd, originating from creatures acting independently of God.

Why can't God commit evil?

God's nature is inherently good, making evil repulsive to Him. He cannot lie, be tempted, or act contrary to His nature.

What does it mean that God is the source of all good?

All goodness originates from God as the Creator and Sustainer, who provides every blessing, including life, love, and salvation.

What does it mean that God is the standard of all good?

God's character defines goodness itself, and all moral judgments are measured by His actions and nature.

How does God love by choice and not automatically?

God's love is an intentional, self-giving act that reflects His will, not an instinctive response, shown in His sacrificial love for sinners.

What is the meaning of God's love in the Bible?

God's love is self-giving and sacrificial, aiming to benefit others, demonstrated most fully in Christ's deaht on the cross.

How does God's love compare to human love?

God's love is creative and unconditional (agape), while human love often depends on mutual benefit or attraction (philia, sorge, eros).

What is the meaning of the New Testament word "agape"?

Agape is selfless, unconditional love that seeks the good of others, even enemies, reflecting God's nature and actions.

Why is God's goodness considered an absolute concept?

God is the ultimate measure of good, and His goodness is unchanging, perfect, and independent of circumstances or human judgment.

What is the importance of biblical statements that God is unable to lie?

These statements affirm God's moral perfection and reliability in keeping His promises.

What are biblical examples of God's absolute freedom?

Examples include His creation of the world, predestination of salvation, and acts of mercy like choosing Jacob over Esau.

What is the meaning of God's omnipresence?

God is fully present in all places at all times, actively sustaining creation and remaining accessible to His people.

What is the meaning of God's omniscience?

God knows everything from past, present, and future, including all human thoughts, actions, and potential outcomes.

Why does God's wisdom appear foolish to humans?

God's plans and actions, such as the cross, often contradict human expectations and logic, revealing His higher wisdom.

How does God know human choices before they occur?

God's foreknowledge stems from His eternal plan and perfect understanding of all possibilities and decisions.

What is compatibilism regarding human choices?

Compatibilism holds that human choices operate within God's sovereign plan, aligning human freedom with divine control.

What is liberianism regarding human choices?

Libertarianism emphasizes free will, suggesting humans can act independently of God's predestined plans.

How do bibilical statements about God leaning or forgetting knwoeldge get misunderstood?

Such statements use human terms to describe God's actions. They reflect His relational engagement rather than literal changes in His knowledge.

How do God's promises affect His freedom for action in creation?

God's promises self-limit His actions by binding Him to act in ways consistent with His commitments, such as saving His people.