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100
Define worldview.
Our understanding of reality – God, the universe, and ourselves – which serves as the frame of reference for all thought and action.
100
Define humanism.
"I know God doesn't exist."
100
Define "God is transcendent."
God is beyond the universe.
100
Define syncretism.
Attempt to blend the beliefs of various religions. Build bridges to promote unity.
100
Define exclusivism.
Only followers of Christ worship the true God. Salvation only through Christ.
200
Define absolute truth.
Absolute truth exists as God defines it.
200
Define agnosticism.
"I don't know if there is a God."
200
Define "God is immanent."
God is active within the universe.
200
Define fundamentalism.
Attempt to emphasize the unique aspects of a religion. Build boundaries for protection.
200
Define inclusivism.
Christianity is uniquely true, but salvation is accessible in other religions by sincere ignorance.
300
Define general revelation.
Come through created works, discerned through human discovery.
300
Define skepticism.
"I doubt there is a God."
300
Define pantheism.
Only one level of reality- spiritual/divine. All things are a unified whole. No distinction between Creator and created.
300
Define "Yahweh."
"I Am Who I Am"
300
Define pluralism.
All religions are equal paths to God.
400
Define special revelation.
Deeper insights about life that revealed through God’s Word, exclusively divine disclosure.
400
Define secularism.
"I don't care if there is a God."
400
Define deism.
God is entirely beyond our world and left it to run on natural laws. God is like a clockmaker that made a clock and then left it to run by itself.
400
Define infallible.
Without error. (Error-free) Incapable of making a mistake.
400
Define council.
A gathering of church leaders who meet to discuss and resolve the issues at hand.
500
Define naturalism.
No supernatural realm. God, angels, etc. are human inventions. Material world is ultimate reality. Science gives best shot at truth.
500
Define theism.
There is a God who created the physical world. Radical distinction between Creator and creation.
500
Define polytheism.
Numerous natural or spiritual forces.
500
Define idolatry.
Exalting anything created higher than the Creator.
500
Define orthodox.
"Right belief."
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