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What are the two purposes of God's Word?
To reveal God; to reestablish a relationship with God
What is needed to prepare to observe well?
being willing to observe
exact in observation
persistent in observation
What does the main plot of the biblical story focus on?
fill the earth
subdue it
have dominion over it
According to the New Testament, why did Adam's fall result in worse consequences than Eve's?
Adam knowingly and purposely chose to sin
Who does the seed of the woman (Eve) continue through now that Abel is dead?
Seth
Why are we obligated to God as our ultimate authority?
He is our creator, and we are His creation
The three-point outline of the story of scripture (Bible) is:
Creation, Fall & Redemption
What is the conflict that drives the rest of the biblical story?
Man rebels against God
God is going to have to fix the world
People go back to living the way God made us to live
the first promise of the Gospel is found in what scripture?
Gen. 3:15
What motivated God to destroy the world with a flood?
God saw that every inclination of the human heart was evil all the time.
According to Proverbs 1:7, what is the key to responding rightly to God's word?
The attitude or motivation of the fear of the Lord
What should be your ultimate purpose for studying the Bible?
to know God and have a personal relationship with Him.
Why did God create humans in His own image?
to be His representatives to the rest of creation
How did Cain respond to God's rebuke of his sacrifice?
He refused to submit to God, and he killed Abel
How did Noah obtain his righteousness with God?
Faith in God
Health fear vs. Unhealthy fear of God
Healthy: out of awe and respect
Unhealthy: fear that drives you away from God
What is the purpose God has in mind for the story?
To glorify Himself, but for our good
What do we call God's command to fill the earth and keep it?
the Creation Mandate
How do we know that Cain isn't the seed of the woman?
With his murder, he chose to be the seed of the serpent
What two things was Satan challenging?
the sincerity of Job's faith and God's integrity
The three steps for studying your Bible in order are:
Observe, Interpret then Apply
The main characters in the story of scripture
God and humanity
Where did the root problem of all human conflict begin
the Sin of Adam and Eve
Definition of context
what surrounds the passage you're looking at
Why did Job's three friends think that Job must have sinned?
They thought all suffering was the result of sin