Bible 10 Midterm 2022-2023

Bible 10 midterm study guide- includes chapters 1-10 and memory verses

What do we make decisions based on?

Value and authority

Is the Bible primarily an instruction book or something else?

The Bible is not an instruction book, but rather a compass

What are the types of revelation God made available to us?

General revelation- God revealing himself through his creation

Special revelation- God revealing himself through supernatural/ special ways

Positional Authority

people who hold authority over us because they hold a position of power over us (teacher, parent, landlord, etc.)

Moral Authority

someone whose authority comes because you willingly follow him/her; someone you trust to make decisions that are right and good

How do we know the trustworthiness of a person?

Internal and external evidence

Communicable attributes

Attributes we share with God

Incommunicable attributes

Attributes we do not share with God

Why is it helpful to use an organizational structure like the plot structure diagram or the creation-fall-redemption-restoration diagram in looking at scripture?

Helps us to see the overall story

What is the scope of God’s creation, fall, and redemption?

The scope is everything

Abide

To remain; stay connected to

Gratitude

Appreciating what you have

Imago dei

The image of God

Character

A quality that must be cultivated and embodied

Shalom

Peace and wholeness

Yahweh

The holy name of God

What are the 4 reasons of why we should read the Bible?

It guides us, it’s supernatural, it gives peace, stability and hope, and it reminds me of what is true about God

Name 4 ways we discussed in class to practically know God

Pray, Read your Bible, Worship, and Love others

What are the 3 reasons we discussed why we should be neighbors to those around us?

They are worthy of it, we have the resources to, we have a responsibility to

What are the 5 ways to love others?

Treat everyone with respect and don’t show favoritism, use words to build others up and not tear others down, protect the vulnerable and needy, seek peace and love your enemies, be kind

Why would’ve Jesus’s conversation with the woman in John 4:4-26 be shocking?

Jews have no dealings with Samaritans, She’s a woman and a sinner

Favoritism

The practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another

Your tongue can be used as a

Weapon or a tool

Kindness

Quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate

What are the 3 levels of need around us that we need to recognize?

My immediate context, my local community, larger global issues

What does it mean that the Bible is inerrant?

The Bible is without error

Subjective truth

Opinionated truth

Objective truth

Always true information

What does it mean to have authority?

One who has influence or command

Internal trustworthiness

Our own experience

External trustworthinesss

What we know from other people

To what extent can humans know God?

We can know God truly

What are the 3 aspects of God’s nature revealed to us?

Self-existence, Spirit, Personal

Metanarrative

God’s overarching story

3 big ideas from Chapter 7 (how to read the Bible)

The Bible is about God, We must read and live out the Bible, We must interpret the authors meaning

How should we not read the Bible?

Not interpret the Bible, Read it subjectively, Make the Bible fit our own theology, and assume the Bible has no relevance to us today

How do we read the Bible well?

Commit to reading it, Determine the authors intent, Reference other passages when reading difficult passages, Apply the meaning to our own lives

What are the five ways to practically love God?

Get to know him, Trust and obey him, Reflect him, See ourselves rightly, Be thankful and content

How do we get to know God?

Get to know what he says, how he thinks, and what he loves

How do we trust and obey God?

We trust him by giving him authority and reign in our life

How do we reflect God?

We reflect him by letting him be seen in our daily lives

How do we see ourselves rightly?

We see ourselves rightly by understanding we bear him image, that we are fallen, and now redeemed

How do we be thankful and content?

We be thankful and content by realizing who he is and what he has done for us

What are the 3 reasons we should be a good neighbor?

The people around me matter, I have the ability and resources to help, and I have a responsibility to

What are the 5 ways to love others?

Treat everyone with respect and don’t show favoritism, use our words to build up and not tear down, Protect the vulnerable and needy, Seek peace and love enemies, Be kind

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path

Colossians 1:19-20

For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on Earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.

Ephesians 5:1-2

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

James 1:26-27

Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Jeremiah 29:11-13

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when all your heart.”