Worldview
This worldview states that nature exists without the influence of any higher power
What is naturalism?
Laying a foundation from which to share the Gospel
What is pre-evangelism?
Colson defines ____ as having a Christian perspective on all of life.
What is having a Christian Mind?
This belief rejects the notion of universal truth
What is postmodernism?
Term meaning "A defense or argument"
Apologia/Apologetic
Colson's example for a disguised "idol of modern culture"
(describing the example is fine)
What is The Christmas Tree?
This belief argues men are by nature good and that a better society will produce better outcomes
An underlying belief from which a person makes arguments
What are presuppositions?
Colson uses this analogy to describe a deformed culture
Oyster shells
This belief argues your group identity matters more than truth
What is multiculturalism?
Christians who engage in shaping culture to align with God's truths are fulfilling _______.
What is the Cultural Commission?
These verses command Christians to have a Christian mind (one is enough)
Matthew 22:37 - love the lord your god with heart, soul, mind
2 Cor 10:5 - take every thought captive
Romans 12:1-2 - be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
This group is characterized by a disdain for truth claims and authority, with an emphasis on social issues.
Who are the Cultural Creatives/New Class/ knowledge class/chattering class?
Living in a society governed by God's truth is an example of ______.
What is common grace?
"The church is waiting for men of another type" is a quote from this seminary professor.
Who is J. Gresham Machen?