Stars, Sun, Mercury
Why did God create the stars and planets?
As a calendar, to help birds know when to fly south, to keep earth stable, for his own glory.
What is special about the rotation of Venus?
It is opposite that of most planets.
What is another name for a comet?
A dirty snowball.
What chemical makes Urans blue-green in appearance?
Methane.
Why is the Bible a unique Book?
the Bible is God's Word
By what characteristics does God reveal himself?
God reveals himself through his attributes.
How is Jesus described in his incarnation?
Jesus is truly God and truly man.
Is it hot or cold on Mercury?
It is BOTH hot and cold! During the day is is over 800 degree fahrenheit and night time is -300 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the atmosphere like on the moon.
There is no atmosphere?
What is a meteor called when it hits the earth?
Meteorite.
What do you you have in common with William and Caroline Herschel who discovered Uranus?
They were homeschooled.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 - "All Scripture...."
All Scripture is breath out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Did Jesus sin?
Jesus was tempted but remained perfectly sinless.
Does the sun have any natural satellites?
Yes, everything orbiting the sun is a satellite.
What is the weather like on Mars?
Cold.
How does Jupiter protect our planet?
Jupiter's gravity attracts comets which might otherwise hit earth.
What is the Kuiper Belt?
A belt of icy objects orbiting the sun past Neptune.
What does God reveal in general revelation?
God reveals himself through creation and providence.
Can you define: Omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient?
Omnipresent: God is present everywhere.
Omnipotent: God is all powerful
Omniscient: God knows all things
What did Jesus reveal by his miracles?
Jesus' miracles demonstrated his compassion and deity.
What does the sky look like on Mercury?
Black. An atmosphere makes the sky have color, Mercury has no atmosphere.
How does the moon affect Earth's oceans?
It pulls on the ocean, causing the ocean tides.
What is Saturn made of?
Mostly hydrogen and helium.
How many moons does Neptune have?
13
What does God reveal in special revelation?
God reveals himself in his Son and in the Bible.
What does it mean that God is sovereign?
God powerfully ordains all things.
What is the Gospel?
The Gospel is "Good News".
Copernicus.
Why are tides helpful to the Earth?
Tides cleanse the shore and keep the ocean from being stagnant.
How many years does it take Saturn to orbit the sun?
It takes Saturn 30 Earth years to orbit the sun.
How long does it take Neptune to revolve around the sun?
164 Earth years.
What is Proverbs 30:5 say?
Every word of God proves true, he is a shield to those who take refuge in him?
What does it mean that God is holy?
God is perfectly pure and separate.
What was Jesus' message to sinners?
Jesus preached the good news of his kingdom to sinners.
What is the shape of Mercury's orbit?
Elliptical.
What are the 7 things that make Earth the only planet that can support life?
It's distance from the sun, Size/mass, rotation, atmosphere, tilt, land, magnetosphere.
What do shepherds moons do?
They keep the rings in place.
In which galaxy is Earth?
The Milky Way
How many books are in the Bible?
God has preserved his Word in 66 books.
What does it mean when we say God is triune?
God is one essence in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Who must bow before Jesus and why?
Everyone must bow because Jesus Lord of everything.