Biblical Themes
In Genesis 2:15 this was originally intended for enjoyment, but through the Fall is now seen by many as part of the curse.
What is labor, toiling, work.
The latin word Libera means this ...
Freedom (p 20).
The author's last name ...
Veith
What was Paul’s occupation?
Tentmaking (Acts 18)
Who restored Paul’s sight after the Lord blinded him?
Ananias. (Acts 9)
2 Thes 1:14; I Cor. 1:1-2, 7:15-20 all reference our what?
Calling
The author emphasizes that without balance this can consume our lives and seem meaningless ...
What is work (p. 15).
Prior to this era, believers believed a calling was isolated solely to those in ministry.
Reformation
How old was Moses when he gave God’s message to Pharaoh: “Let my people go”?
80 years old.
Who suggested that Joseph interpret the dreams of Pharaoh?
The cupbearer.
Luther compared vocation to God hiding himself by God appearing to wear what?
God's mask (p. 24)
The term "vocation" comes from the Latin term ...
"calling"
What influenced great social change ans the shift of "calling" during the Reformation?
The expansion of education to all classes and walks of life (p. 19).
Of what wood was Noah’s Ark made?
What is gopher wood.
How long was the ark?
300 cubits (Gen. 6)
True/False:
The author posits we only have one intended true calling.
False (p. 22)
The terms "canon, hermeneutics, and synergism" are all examples of what type of words/language?
What is either Reformation theologian language or theological language.
During the medieval era this word or title specifically referred to a position in full-time ministry.
What is calling (i.e. "counsels of perfection").
Who took Judas’s place among the twelve?
Matthias (Acts 1)
What was the total number of the children of Israel that went down to Egypt?
70 (Gen. 46)
Ps. 136:25 posits that God provide food to whom?
What is "all flesh".
This word comes from "cleric".
Clerk
Fill in the blank:
During the Reformation, the notion of the "________ of all believers" but no means denigrated the pastoral office.
What is the "Priesthood" of all believers.
What two kings disguised themselves before going into battle, and were both slain by archers?
Ahab and Josiah (I Kings 22)
When Saul was pursuing David, in which cave did David seek refuge?
The cave of Adullam. (I Sam. 22)