Bible Semester 2 Final

Fill in the blanks for the I choose statement

I choose to believe the Bible because it is a reliable collection of historical documents written down by eyewitness during the lifetime of other eyewitnesses. They report to us supernatural events which, by the way, took place as fulfillment of specific prophecies and their writings are divine rather than human in origin.

Which of the following is/are NOT true about FAITH?

A.) Christianity is not about facts, it's about faith.

B) Faith is valid only if the object of faith is worthy of belief.

C) Faith must be in the right object.

D)Faith is believing something without good reasons to do so.

A and D

What must be true (qualities) in order for something to be considered genuine knowledge...

1.) you must believe it

2.) the belief you hold must be true

3.) this true belief must be justified or supported by adequate evidence on thought and experience

What does inerrant mean when it is used to speak of the Bible?

without error

What does infallible when it is used to speak of the Bible?

Incapable of error

What is the Correspondence Theory of Truth?

the view that the truth of a proposition is determined by how accurately it describes the facts of reality

(It's justified true belief)

Does the Bible contain the Word of God, point to the Word of God or is it the Word of God?

It's the word of God

The Bible assumes that justified belief is possible, impossible, or simply a matter of faith? (Which is it?)

Possible

What do we know about the following statement: "There is no absolute truth."?

It's self-condrictory

Which of the following passages states that the Bible is inspired?

Genesis 3:16, John 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:16

2 Timothy 3:16

Which statement(s) is/are true?

A.) The truths of Scripture are not true for all cultures and all times.

B.) The truths of Scripture are true for all cultures at all times.

C.) The truths of Scripture are true once adjusted to the culture and time when presented

B

What is the primary purpose of your study of the Bible?

To know God more deeply

Grow in relationship with Him

Be transformed by His truth.

What is the ultimate goal of Biblical interpretation?

To understand the intended meaning of Scripture so that we may know God rightly

Live in obedience to Him

Glorify Him.

Which of the following describes a metanarrative?

A.) A story that asks us to conform to its worldview

B) Each person's individual and subjective story

C.) A story that claims to be true.

A

Which of the following can we learn about God's nature and character from the Genesis accounts of creation?

A.) God is eternal, uncreated, and independent of creation

B.) God communicates and His word is powerful

C.)God is relational

A, B, & C

Why is it important to understand the metanarrative of Scripture?

It's important because it helps us make sense of the Bible and it helps us undertsand ourselves as image bearers of God

What is the metanarrative of the Bible?

It's the overarching story that runs throughout the Bible, essentially describing God's plan to create a perfect world, the fall, and God's redemption

Which of the following are implications of Adam's original sin?

A.) Human beings have a propensity (inclination) toward sin

B.) God has abandoned humanity.

C.) Human beings no longer bear God's image

A

Which of the following accurately describe the nature of sin?

A.) Sin is a refusal to trust God

B.) Sin is a desire to do things one's own way, rather than God's

C.) Sin is a failure to take responsibility for what God has given us

D.) Sin is an active choice to go against what God says is best

A, B, C, & D

What are the consequences of Adam and Eve's rebellion?

Woman:

Physical: increased pain in childbirth

Spiritual: "battle of the sexes"= WAR

Oneness turned into a battle for power and control

Man:

Physical: The ground is cursed

"In pain, you will eat of it" (thorns), hard labor ("sweat of your face")

Spiritual: Both spiritual and physical death

"Till you return to the ground"

"To dust you shall return"

Serpent:

Physical: humiliation (crawl, dust)

Spiritual: War

Humanity vs. Satan

Result: Seed of woman will crush the head of Satan and Satan will bruise His heel (flesh wound)

After this first sin, there's a rapid degeneration and degradation- an every increasing arrogance, death, and abuse (the impact of the Fall multiples as mankind multiplies)

What is God's ultimate answer to the problem of sin?

A.) Heaven

B.) Hell

C.) Death

D.) Life

E.) The Cross

E

Second Peter 3:9 says that evil persists because God is what?

A.) Patient in waiting for people to turn to him

B.) Angry that mankind continues to sin

C.) Hopeful that mankind will perfect themselves

D.) Oblivious to mankind's suffering

E.) None of the above

A

What are the three major themes found in the four Gospels of the New Testament?

1 - list the authority of the one making the covenant

2 - outline the terms of the covenant

3 - announce the blessings and the curses.

Which of the following accurately describes the Kingdom of God?

A.) The Kingdom of God is not a place, but a reality

B.) The Kingdom of God is both a present and a coming reality

C.) The Kingdom of God is humanity's future home with God in heaven

A & B?

Where is the protoevangelium found in the Bible prophesying of a coming Messiah that would crush the serpent's head?

Genesis 3:15

What does the term "Gospel" mean?

The Good News

What are the three major proofs of the resurrection of Jesus Christ?

-The Empty Tomb

-The Post-mortem Appearances

-The Origin of the Christian Faith

Which of the following are incommunicable attributes of God?

A.) Omniscience

B.) Omnipresence

C.) Omnipotence

incommunicable attributes: unique to God alone—attributes that humans do not share or cannot fully possess.

A, B, & C

How are human beings like God (created in His image)?

imago Dei

Being made in God's image means humans reflect God's nature in thinking, relating, moral awareness, creativity, and spirituality, setting us apart from the rest of creation.

Which of the following habits can help us stay focused on God?

A.) Exploring God's Word

B.) Praying

C.) Studying ancient philosophy

A & B

In heaven, will our souls be resurrected with our resurrected bodies, or will we only remain "spiritual beings"?

Our souls will be with our resurrected bodies

Describe what we will be like in heaven. (details)

Our bodies will be imperishable and incorruptible

We will be complete in Christ

We will be recognizable: we will be given a new name but we will also know our earthly name

We will experience emotions : praise and worship involve emotion, joy in Heaven, and our emotions will be perfected

What will we "do" in heaven?

We will worship

We will rule (govern)

We will work (priests)

We will rest (be refreshed)

We will be served

Why does everyone deserve hell (or do they)?

Everyone deserves hell because all people have sinned and fallen short of God's perfect standard.

Who talked about hell the most in the Bible?

Jesus

Did Jesus die to satisfy God's wrath? (Prove it according to Scripture)

Yes;

Romans 5:9

Matthew 3:7

Luke 3:7

Describe hell (according to our class notes). How does the BIBLE describe hell?

Hell is a small but significant part of Go'ds answer to the problem of evil

The Bible describes hell as:

A place of fire and torment

A place of darkness and separation

Hell is eternal

Hell is a just punishment

Hell was prepared for the devil and his angels

What is the purpose of hell (according to our class notes)?

God's wrath toward sin: God's love is often presented in context with God's wrath

What passage in the New Testament did we study this year that challenges us to seek heaven above all else and not the things of the world?

Colossians 3:1-2?

The Bible presents hell as part of God's answer to what problem? (specific word here)

Sin

T or F

Some of the language in the Bible describes hell in a figurative manner.

True

Does the Bible present hell as temporary or permanent?

Permanent

Hell is a place where the unrepentant FINALLY get what they want; what is that?

Separation from God

Heaven is a completely spiritual place filled with only spiritual things. (Is that a true or false statement?)

False

Will we have emotions in heaven?

Yes, we will praise and worship & that involves emotion, joy in Heaven, and our emotions will be perfected

What is the Biblical word that explains THE PROCESS whereby believers grow (advance) in holiness?

Sanctification

What is the Biblical word that means THE POINT when believers become closely identified with Christ?

Glorification

What is the word that means (the false) belief that damned souls are utterly destroyed rather than tormented in hell for all eternity.

Annihilationism

What is the world that describes the (false) belief that all human and angelic beings will eventually be restored to a right relationship with God (either while alive or sometime after death)?

Universalism

Diminishing hell's importance also diminished what?

The seriousness of sin and the urgency of the gospel message.

What Biblical passage did we talk about this year, notes that we have all sinned and that Christ was offered as the propitiation for sin?

1 John 2:2 or Romans 3:23-25

Does our discomfort with an idea make any difference whether it is true or not?

No, it does not

What must God be wrathful toward?

Sin

God is unchanging in His being, attributes, purposes, and promises...though at times his attitude towards specific situations or specific people does vary.

Immutable

God fully understands himself and all actual or possible things/events.

Omniscient

God is set apart- totally distinct from us, infinitely transcendent.

Holy

God doesn't actually need us or anything else in creation for anything... however he chooses to give us value and significance, and we glorify him.

Independent

God eternally gives of Himself for the good of others.

Love

God does not have size or spatial dimension...He is present in every part of space (everywhere).

Omnipresent

God is outside of time. He has no beginning and no ending

Eternal

God's absolute abhorrence (hatred) of all sin and His rightful judgment of it wherever it is found.

Wrath

All things are under God's rule and control.

Sovereignty

Fill in the following statements that describe the Tri-Unity of God

God is ___________________________________

Each person is ____________________________

There is _________________________________

God is THREE DISTINCT PERSONS

Each person is FULLY GOD

There is ONE GOD

Jesus Christ is truly _____ and truly ____

Christ is __________________ with no mixture, confusion, separation of division.

Christ is one in _________________, not parted or divided.

Jesus Christ is truly GOD and truly MAN

Christ is PERFECTLY UNITED

Christ is one in PERSON?

Essay: (This short essay will count for as much as ten points.)

What is one doctrine or truth you learned this year in Bible 11 that you believe will make a difference in your life. Explain what you understand about that truth and specifically how it has impacted your understanding or faith.

One important truth I learned in Bible 11 is sanctification—the process of growing more like Christ. Before, I felt discouraged by my mistakes and wondered if I would ever change. Learning about sanctification revealed to me that becoming holy is a lifelong process in which God works within me through the Holy Spirit.

This truth gives me hope and motivation to keep following God, even when I struggle. It reminds me that growth takes time and that God is faithful to complete His work in me. Understanding sanctification has strengthened my faith and encouraged me to live a life that is pleasing to God.