Worldview and Apologetics Final Exam

I Cor. 15:12-19

Paul argues that if Christ is not raised, then nothing else matters

Revelation 21:4

God's solution to the Problem of Evil

Luke 16:19-31

The Rich Man and Lazarus; the righteous went to Abraham's bosom (paradise) because heaven was not accessible yet

Philippians 1:9

knowledge is knowing what the Bible says

no foundation for faith

no trust in the apostles

no redemption from sin

no hope of resurrection for ourselves and others

Without the resurrection, we have...

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There were at least ____ separate post-resurrection appearances

Minimal Facts

indisputable historical facts that even critics and skeptics accept

Evidence

Data (eyewitness accounts, fossil records, geologic strata, DNA, etc.

Must be collected analyzed, and conclusions drawn

Proof

The evidence is so conclusive and so abundant that no reasonable person can deny the truth it presents

Abductive Reasoning

Uses incomplete or partial observations to reach a probably conclusion. The conclusion is not a final truth, but rather a working hypothesis that can be revised

2 Corinthians 5:8

Believer today go immediately to this heaven when they die

Rapture

the resurrection and glorification of church-age believers (dead and living) to meet Christ in the air and join Him in heaven

Judgement Seat

a time of reward for believers for faithful service. These rewards are connected to positions of service in the future kingdom

Tribulation

a 7-year period of the wrath of God upon mankind, calling all to repentance, and preparing Israel to receive her Messiah

Second coming

Christ's physical return to the earth to ultimately judge sinful mankind and establish His literal kingdom

Millennium

the 1,000-year literal reign of Christ on earth

Great White Throne

The final judgment of all unsaved dead

Eternity

The culmination of all God's plans for restoration

I Thess 4:13-18

Rapture

Romans 14:10-11

Judgement Seat of Christ

Revelation 4:9

Tribulation

Revelation 19:11-16

Second Coming

Revelation 20:4-9

Millennium

Revelation 20:11-15

Great White Throne

Revelation 21:1 - 22:6

Eternity

Premodernism

time period 1600s and earlier

Modernism

time period from 1700s to 1900s

Postmodernism

time period from mid 1900s to present

Premodernism

time period where:

Scripture generally held as fact

Absolute truth could be known and acted upon

Knowledge based on authoritative tradition

"I believe in order that I may understand" - Anselm

Modernism

time period where:

Emphasis on verifiable truth

Man as the authority instead of God

Man can solve all problems through the scientific method

"I think therefore I am." - Descartes

Postmodernism

relativism and pluralism are represent this era:

Relativism

what is true for one may not be true for all;

No absolute truth;

Absolutes give way to preferences/experiences/feelings

Pluralism

a condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist

Diversity

Pluralism is mandated; creates discrimination instead of eliminating it

Equity

All ideas are given equal status; equal outcome is not the same as equal opportunity

Inclusion

Toleration of all ideas is demanded; mandating and enforcing acceptance and "celebration" leads to intolerance

Collectivism

Cooperation and consensus are expected (mandated)

Cooperation with others (society) is needed

Truth becomes what we as a community agree to and accept

Pragmatism

doing what "works," and the "end justifies the means"

Since there are no universal principles, we do whatever works best

Inconsistency isn't a problem, because we are simply living by the moment

Secularism

emphasis on religion

Because religion by nature deals with absolutes, and absolutes no longer exist, religion is no longer necessary

If religion wants to be heard, it must become more "entertainment" than "fulfillment"

judgment

being able to decern right from wrong

Tenet 1: Jesus is a model for living, more than someone to worship

Believe that following the path and teaching of Jesus can lead to an awareness and experience of the Sacred and the Oneness and Unity of all life

Tenet 2: There are many ways to God/truth

Affirm that the teaching of Jesus provide but one of many ways to experience the Sacredness and oneness of life, and that we can draw from diverse sources of wisdom in our spiritual journey

Tenet 3: Unity/Inclusiveness is prized above doctrinal truth

Seek community that is inclusive of ALL people, including but not limited to:

Conventional Christians and questioning skeptics

Believers and agnostics

Women and men

Those of all sexual orientations and gender identities

Those of all classes and abilities

Tenet 4: Moralism is more important than morality

Know that the way we behave towards one another is the fullest expression of what we believe

If you beliefs cause you to have a disagreement with a person, change your belief

Tenet 5. Relativism is the basis for core beliefs. Absolutes are rejected

Find grace in the search for understanding and believe there is more value in questioning than in absolutes

Tenet 6. Social Justice is a mission of the church

Strive for peace and justice among all people

Tenet 7. Environmental activism is a core "Christian" value

Strive to protect and restore the integrity of our Earth

Tenet 8. Self-help is emphasized over spiritual growth

Commit to a path of life-long learning, compassion, and selfless love

1. There's a lowered view of the Bible

2. Feelings are emphasized over facts

3. Essential Christian doctrines are open for reinterpretation

4. Historic terms are redefined

5. The Gospel shifts from sin and redemption to social justice

5 indicators that your church is beginning to adopt progressive Christianity

Collectivism

cooperation and consensus are expected

pragmatism

doing what "works", and "the end justifies the means"

secularism

de-emphasis on religion