Germany Mission Trip Exam Prep

How do you know Jesus exists?

• Historical Evidence

• Creation

• Eye Witnesses

What is the bible? How would you describe it to someone who’s never heard of it?

• Accurate historical document

• Teachings of Jesus

How do we know the bible is a reliable historical document? Two examples.

• It references people, events, and places.

What are some reasons we believe Jesus died and rose again? List three.

• Eye witnesses (women were the first to see)

• Transformation of disciples

• Romans were good at crucifying

How does Jesus demonstrate he is God?

• Through miracles

• Forgiveness of sins

• Resurrection

What are three things Jesus left behind for his followers?

• Teachings

• Disciples

• Holy Spirit

Name three reasons why Jesus is a game changer in matters of equality?

• Leveled the playing field (rich, poor, man, women)

• Taught others to value all individuals

• Cared for the sick

• Talked to the outcasts

Give one historical example of a time when people were not treated equally.

• Slavery

• Holocaust

• Jews in Egypt

Who was William Wilberforce, and how did his faith influence his work?

• Politician (youngest)

• He worked for over 30 years

• First to abolish slavery in the united kingdom

How do other world religions differ from Christianity in their view pf forgiveness?

• Christianity offers grace

• Other religions have to go through someone, we can just go to God.

How does the bible differentiate between forgiveness and trust?

Trust = Giving it to someone, needs to be earned

Forgivness = Giving up/letting go, act of love

Describe what life was like for women in society before Jesus.

• They were property

• They had little or no say in life, freedom, or voice

How did Jesus’ ministry elevate the status of women?

• Women being apart of his group shows that they can contribute and they matter also.

What role did women play in the early church?

• Help to fund it

• Leadership roles

• Prophets

How does modern feminism differ from the biblican view pf equality?

• tries to push that women are above men

• they are the same

• men aren’t needed

• doesn’t value differences

Correct view - you should value the strengths of both

How did early Christians demonstrate care in a way that set them apart from other cultures?

• Demonstrates compassion and care

• He heals people

• Hospitality

• Church helped sick people

What is one example of the way care is expressed by the modern church?

• Hospitals

• Orphanage

• Food Pantry

• Homeless Shelters

• Mission Work

• Center

• Celebrate Recovery

Why can’t science alone explain spiritual truths or historical events?

• You can’t test everything

Give one example of how early scientists were influenced by Christianity.

• Newton

• John Locke

What is scientism, and how does it been used as a means for social change?

• science becomes you religion

• Evolution