bible test 2

Romans 1

God power is n=seen in creation and people are responsible for turning away from him

John 15:4-5

We must stay connected to Jesus to live a fruitful and meaningful lives

2 conithians 10:3-5

Our real battles are spiritual and we much control our thoughts through Christ

Colossians 2:3-8

all truth is found in Jesus so we shouldn’t be misled by false teachings

John 14:6

Jesus is the only way to god and eternal life

John 8:31-38

Following Jesus truth brings freedom from sin

Psalm 23

God cares for, guides, and protects us like a loving Shepard

What is the most accurate definition of truth according to the correspondence view?

Truth is what match’s reality when a statement agrees with the way things actally are

What does truth correspond to

Truth corresponds to realty or actuall facts

3. Why is truth foundational for Christianity?

Christianity is based on the belief that God, Jesus, and the Bible reveal real, unchanging truth.

How does Scripture demonstrate the importance of truth?

The Bible shows that God is truth, Jesus calls Himself “the truth,” and lying or deception is condemned.

What happens if someone denies truth in theory?

If someone denies truth, they can’t make sense of anything or claim that anything is right or wrong.

What is self-defeating about denying truth?

Saying “there is no truth” is self-defeating because that statement itself claims to be true.

Why do people reject moral and religious truth?

People often reject truth because it challenges their desires, lifestyle, or pride.

How do our actions betray our value of truth?

Even if people say truth doesn’t matter, they act as if it does when they expect honesty and fairness.

Why is the correspondence theory important for daily decisions

It helps us make wise choices based on what’s real, not just on opinions or feelings.

Why is truth personally and practically important

Knowing and living by truth leads to trust, purpose, and a strong relationship with God.

What is the difference between subjective and objective truth

Subjective truth depends on personal opinion, while objective truth is true for everyone, no matter what they believe.

2. What does it mean that truth is discovered, not invented

Truth already exists in reality; we find it rather than create it.

How is truth transcultural and unchanging?

Truth stays the same everywhere and for all time, no matter the culture or situatioN

Why are contradictory truths impossible?

Two opposite statements can’t both be true at the same time in the same way.

Why can’t feelings determine truth?

Feelings can change, but truth stays the same whether we like it or not.

Why is truth foundational for knowledge and life?

Without truth, we couldn’t trust what we know or make sense of the world.

How does truth relate to morality and worldviews

Our understanding of right and wrong and how we see life depend on what we believe is true.

What does it mean that truth is essential for coherence?

Truth keeps our thoughts, beliefs, and actions consistent and logical

Which characteristic of truth ensures scientific reliability?

Truth’s consistency and objectivity make science trustworthy and repeatable.

Why does knowing the truth matter in real life?

Knowing truth helps us make wise choices, build trust, and live with purpose.

What is absolute truth?

Absolute truth is something that is true for all people, at all times, and in all places.

Why is relativism logically self-defeating?

Relativism says there’s no absolute truth—but that claim itself is an absolute truth, which makes it contradict itself.

How does relativism contradict the Bible?

The Bible teaches that God’s truth is unchanging and eternal, not based on personal opinion.

Which verse supports the absoluteness of truth?

John 14:6, where Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”

How does relativism fail practically and logically?

truth depends on each person, then right and wrong lose all meaning, and no one can say anything is truly wrong.

Why is absolute truth necessary for learning and decision-making?

Without absolute truth, we couldn’t trust facts or make reliable choices.

Which illustration shows the practical problem of relativism?

If two people give opposite directions to the same place, both can’t be right—truth can’t change by opinion.

8. Which analogy demonstrates truth is fixed despite perspective?

Truth is like the sun—it stays the same no matter where you stand or how you see it.

How is absolute truth revealed?

Absolute truth is revealed by God through His Word, creation, and Jesus Christ.

Why are false ideas about truth compared to a Venus flytrap?

They look appealing at first but end up trapping and harming those who believe them.

Which worldview claims there is no absolute truth?

Postmodernism claims there is no absolute truth.

2. Why is skepticism self-defeating?

Skepticism says we can’t know truth—but that statement itself claims to be a truth.

Why is skepticism self-defeating?

Agnosticism says we can’t know if truth exists, yet that claim assumes we know something about truth.

What does “doubt your doubts” illustrate?

It shows that even doubting relies on believing something is true.

Why is agnosticism self-defeating?

Agnosticism says we can’t know if truth exists, yet that claim assumes we know something about truth.

What is the self-defeating nature of postmodernism?

Postmodernism says all truth is relative, but that statement acts as an absolute truth.

Why does skepticism collapse under its own rules?

If we must doubt everything, then we must also doubt the claim that we should doubt everything.

7. What is the logical outcome of postmodern deconstruction?

It destroys meaning and makes communication and truth impossible.

8. What does postmodernism fail to provide?

It fails to give a solid foundation for truth, morality, or purpose

How do skepticism, agnosticism, and postmodernism relate?

They all question or deny absolute truth and end up contradicting themselves.

What is the conclusion about major objectors to truth?

All major objections to truth fail because they depend on truth to argue against it.

What does truth correspond to?

Truth corresponds to reality—it matches the way things actually are.

Why do people often reject truth?

People reject truth because it challenges their desires, pride, or lifestyle.

What is truth shifting or redefining?

It’s when people change the meaning of truth to fit their opinions or culture instead of reality.

Why is truth unchanging despite new discoveries?

Truth doesn’t change; we just learn more about what’s already true

5. Which Scripture emphasizes God’s unchanging truth?

Malachi 3:6 — “For I the Lord do not change.”

How is absolute truth exclusive, not narrow-minded?

Absolute truth includes everyone equally—it simply states what is real, not what’s preferred.

Which verse shows Jesus as the ultimate truth

John 14:6 — Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”

What is the real reason people resist truth?

They don’t want to give up control or admit they are wrong before God.

Which Scripture speaks of suppressing the truth?

Romans 1:18 — People “suppress the truth by their wickedness.”

How does embracing truth bring freedom?

Knowing and following God’s truth sets us free from sin and deception (John 8:32).

What is the primary purpose of logic?

The main purpose of logic is to help us think clearly and find truth.

2. The Law of Noncontradiction teaches that:

statement and its opposite cannot both be true at the same time in the same way.

The statement “I am me” demonstrates which law of logic?

It shows the Law of Identity—something is what it is.

The Law of the Excluded Middle means that:

statement is either true or false; there’s no middle option.

Which statement best describes the relationship between logic and God?

Logic reflects God’s perfectly rational and truthful nature.

Which of the following is a self-refuting statement?

All truth is false” or “There is no truth.”

Logic helps us think clearly, avoid error, and align our minds with truth. True or False?

True

The laws of logic only apply to people who believe in them. True or False?

False — logic applies to everyone.

To think logically is, in a sense, to think God’s thoughts after Him. True or False?

True

The goal of logic is mainly to win arguments and prove others wrong. True or False?

False — the goal is to understand and live by truth.

What is a proposition?

A proposition is a statement that can be either true or false.

In reasoning, a premise is:

A premise is a reason or statement used to support a conclusion

An argument that is valid but not sound means:

Its reasoning is correct, but one or more of its premises are false.

Deductive reasoning moves from:

General principles to specific conclusions.

Inductive reasoning gives conclusions that are:

Probable or likely, but not guaranteed to be true.

Logic and faith are enemies because faith doesn’t use reason. True or False?

False — faith and logic work together because God values truth and reason.

A sound argument must also be valid. True or False?

True

“All dogs bark. Max is a dog. Therefore, Max barks.” is a valid and sound argument. True or False?

True

Inductive reasoning gives absolute proof just like math does. True or False?

False — it gives strong evidence, not absolute proof.

God values reasoning because He is a God of truth and order. True or False?

True

What is a faulty argument?

A faulty argument is one with weak reasoning, false ideas, or errors in logic.

What best describes a false premise?

A false premise is a statement in an argument that isn’t true, which makes the conclusion unreliable.

What is true of a valid argument?

In a valid argument, the conclusion logically follows from the premises.

What makes an argument sound?

An argument is sound when it’s both valid and has all true premises.

Which statement about validity is correct?

Validity means the reasoning is correct, even if the premises might be false.

Which describes a logical fallacy?

A logical fallacy is a mistake in reasoning that makes an argument weak or false.

What is equivocation?

Equivocation is using the same word with different meanings to confuse or mislead.

What is a hasty generalization?

It’s jumping to a conclusion based on too little evidence.

Which fallacy describes redefining terms to protect a claim?

That’s called the “No True Scotsman” fallacy.

Which fallacy involves presenting only two choices when more exist?

That’s the “False Dilemma” or “Either-Or” fallacy.

Equivocation – Using a word with two different meanings in the same argument to mislead or confuse.

Example: “A feather is light. What is light cannot be dark. So a feather cannot be dark.”