Evil, Sin, and Suffering Exam 1

Main characters of Genesis

Adam, Eve, Noah

What is the “plot” of proverbs

Tells you how to live, 1:1 behavior:consequence

What are the main topics of Psalms

distress, mercy, downfall, persecution

What is the storyline of Jonah

Disobeys god (Flees) > Storm > eaten by fish > repents > saved > sent to ninevah > ninevah saved > jonah disappointed > hides under bush

What are the gospels about

teachings and story of jesus

what are the letters about

Ppl writing about the teachings of jesus

what is job about?

job innocently suffered, doubted god, friends came, told him he mustve done something wrong, job repents, god forgives

what does genesis say about sin?

origin of sin

evil and free will tempt toward sin

what does genesis say about god?

god is remourseful (noah)

god is controlling (adam and eve)

god is powerful (kills all of humanity)

what does proverbs say about suffering?

there is always a cause for suffering. your actions have consequencesw

what does psalms say about suffering?

unjust/innocent suffering exists and god allows it to happen

is suffering caused by god according to psalms?

no, its caused by enemies, but he allows it to happen

what does the book of jonah say about sin?

sin can be forgiven

everyone is affected by sinning

what does jonah say about suffering?

disobedience will lead to suffering

suffering can be avoided by repenting

what does jonah say about god?

all-powerful

merciful

involved

what do the gospels say about suffering?

there’s not always a reason for it

jesus healed no matter the reason

you are supposed to alieve others’ suffering if possible

no quesiton about whether it exists

what do the letters say about suffering?

there is hope

there is no doubt to whether it exists or not

what does job say about suffering

innocent suffering exists

god used suffering as a test

repent to alieve suffering

god allowed suffering, even if he didnt cause it

what does job say about evil?

god allows evil to act

what books provide evidence for innocent suffering?

Job, Psalms, Gospels, letters, Jonah? (sailors)

which books say there is always a reason for suffering?

proverbs, job?

Which books portray hindered free will?

Genesis (apple), jonah(traveling)

in which books does god show heavy power

all?

Genesis(creation, killing), jonah (storms, fish), job (repays for lost)