God's Character
What are the two reasons that God created the universe according to our textbook?
His overflowing love and his glory
What is an example of a creational norm?
Marriage, agriculture, work, government, etc.
What makes human life valuable and worthy of protection?
Being made in the image and likeness of God
According to biblical theism, how does God interact with the universe?
He created the universe and is actively involved in it
What is an example of a scientific theory that disagrees with the Bible?
Theory of evolution, big bang theory
What is one of the two definitions of "glory"
1. Praise, honor, renown given to someone for a great accomplishment
2. general term referring to all of God's good and perfect attributes
Define creational norms
God-given commands for how the world is supposed to work that he gives us the freedom to break
What is one of the results of being made in the image of God? (looking for characteristics)
intellect, emotions, creativity, relationship, etc.
According to Materialism, how does God interact with the universe?
He doesn't interact with it because he doesn't exist
What are the two parts of the creation mandate?
be fruitful (multiply and fill the earth) and subdue the earth (have dominion over it)
To say that God is deeply involved in his creation is to say that he is... (one word, must spell correctly)
Immanent
What is an example of a creational norm that we are born with an understanding of?
fairness, ownership, right and wrong (our conscience), biological needs, male-female relationships, etc.
What does the hebrew word "Yatsar" mean in the creation story?
"formed" or "Molded"
According to Pantheism, how does God interact with the universe?
Everything is God and God is everything
What two words describe the way that we "subdue" the world in a God-honoring way?
"working" (developing) and "keeping" (preserving) it
How can it be true that "God is love" even before creation?
His love existed in the Trinity for all eternity
What is an example of a creational norm that nature models to us?
work, social hierarchy, heterosexuality, rest, recreation, etc.
Why is it significant that God formed us out of the dust instead of speaking us into existence?
It shows that he places special worth and value on us that he doesn't place on the rest of creation
According to Deism, how does God interact with the universe?
God created, but he has no interaction with the universe now
Explain how the Bible and Science work together
The Bible is not a science textbook, but where it does reference scientific truth, it will line up with what we know.
How is God not a megalomaniac if he does things for his own glory?
His greatest glory is our greatest good. The most loving thing that he could do for us is to tell us to worship and follow him because that is the best thing for us
What is the other name for the Bible that means it is the "measuring rod" for our lives? (must be spelled correctly)
Canon
How can someone with severe disabilities still be said to be made in the image of God?
The characteristics of being made in the image of God are a result of us being image-bearers, not the cause. So we are still made in God's image without these characteristics
According to Gnostic Dualism, how does God interact with the universe?
God and the physical world are enemies, and He wants to set us free from it
According to psychological environmental determinism, what is the source of suffering and evil in the world? (don't need this for quest)
your environment, upbringing, parents, etc.