Work of God, Work of Humanity Exam Review

A review set of flashcards based on key themes and concepts discussed in the lecture about work, sin, and vocation in a theological context.

What does the term 'Idolatry' refer to in the context of this course?

Idolatry refers to 'counterfeit gods' that distort our relationship with the true God.

What is 'Homo Incurvatus in Se'?

Homo Incurvatus in Se refers to the human inclination to focus inwardly on oneself, in contrast to the outward orientation of the imago dei.

According to the lecture, how does sin affect humanity?

Sin affects humanity by compromising our vocation, distorting our relationships with God, each other, and creation.

What is the primary biblical text discussed regarding work becoming fruitless?

Genesis 3 is the primary text illustrating the disruption of work due to sin.

What does the Hebrew term 'Hevel' mean in the context of Ecclesiastes?

Hevel is associated with vapor and breath and reflects the difficulty in grasping meaning.

How does sin introduce futility according to the lecture?

Sin dilutes the significance of work, leading to a sense of futility and meaninglessness.

What does Imes say about our identity as God's image?

Imes states we cannot lose our identity as God's image, but we can fail to live it out well.

What is meant by 'Wisdom literature' in relation to vocation?

Wisdom literature provides insights on aligning one's life with God's order and meaning for personal and social good.

According to Keller, what are the consequences of work becoming selfish?

When work becomes selfish, it serves individual ends rather than facilitating life and flourishing of the community.

How does idolatry affect our understanding of work?

Idolatry reveals our counterfeit gods and can distort our primary calling towards God and others.

According to our assigned reading and class discussion what components of human life does sin affect

Sin affects our relationships with God, ourselves, and others, leading to brokenness and disconnection in every aspect of life.

Can human work be described as good or redemptive after the fall of humanity

false

What are some of the ways that the Bible portrays human sin as a

compromise of vocation, resulting in the distortion of shalom within God’s

creation? Please draw on specific examples from class discussion and/or

the course textbooks.

Sin is portrayed in the Bible as a fundamental compromise of vocation, leading to the distortion of shalom through examples such as Adam and Eve's disobedience, which introduced chaos and separation between humanity and God, and the corruption evident in relationships like Cain and Abel, demonstrating how sin disrupts intended harmony.

what is the first key point about Ecclesiastes

Two voices : narrator opens and closes the book, introduces us the voice of Qoheleth, who expresses the struggles of human existence and the search for meaning.

Hevel

Hebrew term associated with vapor, breath; less like a decisive claim or apathetic resignation; more like wise reflection.

work is

inherently good but can become means to be selfish and a disconnection from God if we allow it to be more than just a job

Sin

a moral and spiritual falling that separates us from God; can be seen as a rebellion- foolishly reaching for what is hidden

Proverbs

wisdom in daily life; a summons to observe and discern the order and meaning of things, and align oneself with it for our own good

Song of songs

wisdom in relationships and sexuality;; committed to giving ourselves to another rather than using others for our own perceived needs/desires

Ecclesiastes

wisdom in the midst of disillusionment; a summons to work hard and enjoy life without presuming we can control all outcomes

Job

wisdom in the midst of tradegy and suffering; a summons to trust God even when we cant explain or understand the pain in our lives or the world

what does work do?

it reveals our idols and exposes our priorities, driving us to depend on God for purpose and fulfillment.

Idolatry

the act of worshiping or prioritizing something other than God; possessions, power and status

Hevel

hebrew term that translates to vapor breath or meaningless, signifies the fleeting, elusive nature of life

tower of babel

found in Genesis 11; Humans were very prideful and attempted to build a tower to the heavens and to confuse them God changed all of their languages and spread them over the earth

Homo incurvatus in se

humanity curved in on its self- term used by Agustin and Luther to describe sin as self centerdness where individuals turn from God

Qoheleth

Hebrew name for speaker in Ecclesiastes - teacher or the preacher it reflects natures wisdom and fleeting human persuits

Wisdom literature

proverbios- wisdom for daily life , job- wisdom in the midst of tradegy , Ecclesiastes - wisdom in the midst of disillusionment