Definitions
Being in accord with fact or reality
Truth
The belief that reality is only composed of physical matter is . . .
atheism.
supernaturalism.
materialism.
both a and c.
materialism
. The _______ of the first Christians wasn’t based on blind belief.
faith
List the four familiar ways of gaining knowledge.
Experience, intuition, reason, authority
What is the reference?
Colossians 2:8
Anything that begins to exist must have been caused to exist by something else
Casual Argument
Epistemology is the study of . . .
the Bible.
creation.
intelligent design.
knowledge.
knowledge
___________is the belief that reality is composed of only the spiritual or immaterial.
spiritualism
Explain experience and authority
Experience: This is a way in which we gain knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling things. b. Authority: We get knowledge from people with authority. We can also get knowledge from textbooks, reference works, research websites, and how-to videos.
The study of truth, knowledge, and ultimate reality
Philosophy
The ____________ that distinguishes Christianity from all other religions is the resurrection of Jesus.
causal argument
miracle
strong opinion
strong belief
miracle
Explain the two misconceptions people often have concerning truth. Give an example of each misconception.
First misconception: People think that strongly believing in something makes it so. However, it doesn’t matter if someone believes in Santa Claus; he does not exist.
Second misconception: People often confuse truth with strong opinion. An opinion, such as babies aren’t human until they leave the womb, must always line up with the truth; it must be true for everyone, not just the person making the statement.
See to it that no one takes you ___________ through _______ and deceptive __________, which depends on human _________ and the elemental __________ forces[a] of this ________ rather than on ________.
captive; hollow; philosophy; tradition; spiritual; world; Christ
A means of investigating the world through empirical observation, hypothesizing, and experimentation
The ability to make decisions that glorify God in our relationships with him, ourselves, others, and the earth
Science
Wisdom
If I believe that chlorine is really water and it is not, then my belief . . .
does not correspond with reality.
is true for me.
is scientific.
is not based on truth.
does not correspond with reality.
is not based on truth.
Supernaturalism is the belief that reality is composed of both the _______universe and a __________ or ______________ realm.
physical
spiritual
nonphysical
Explain reason and intuition
Reason: We use our mind to reason, which enables us to gain knowledge. Logic is a form of reasoning. If we know something is true, logic can lead us to something else that is true. d. Intuition: This is knowing something without needing to think about it first. Our conscience is a good example of intuition.
A firm trust or confidence in someone or something
A supernatural sign or event that is intended to highlight the power and goodness of God
Faith
Miracle
Does Colossians 2:8 tell us not to study philosophy? Explain your answer.
Paul warns us in Colossians 2:8 not to be taken captive by empty philosophies based on human thinking rather than on Christ. It is the source of this thinking that Paul is warning about, not thinking itself.
List and explain the four familiar ways of gaining knowledge.
a. Experience: This is a way in which we gain knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling things.
b. Authority: We get knowledge from people with authority. We can also get knowledge from textbooks, reference works, research websites, and how-to videos.
c. Reason: We use our mind to reason, which enables us to gain knowledge. Logic is a form of reasoning. If we know something is true, logic can lead us to something else that is true.
d. Intuition: This is knowing something without needing to think about it first. Our conscience is a good example of intuition.
What is the verse?
See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces[a] of this world rather than on Christ.
Colossians 2:8