Religion 110-C Exam
Genesis
God separates out one through whom he would bless all nations
Deuteronomy
God gives Moses instructions for the second generation of Israel
1 and 2 Samuel
God exalts the weak and humbles the proud
Isaiah
The holy one of Israel challenges his people to respond appropriately to his presence among them
Hosea
A faithful God contends with his unfaithful people
Luke
A son of man came to seek and to save what was lost
John
Jesus the Word is God
Acts
God expands and empowers his church through his spirit
Romans
Through Christ, God brings his chosen ones from death to life
Ephesians
God establishes His church as the first fruits of His Shalom
What is a worldview?
a particular philosophy of life or conception of the world
What does it mean that the Biblical worldview is comprehensive?
includes all areas of life, the biblical story and so on
What does it mean that the Biblical worldview is normative?
sets out laws and rules, sets the norm for christians to follow
How is the Mission of God cruciform?
Jesus died for our sins, son
How is the Mission of God pentecostal?
the spirit of God is gifted to his followers to lead them, spirit
What is the counter-narrative to the creation myths?
monotheism vs. polytheism
Calmness and absolute power vs. chaos and uncertainty
Sovereignty and utter control vs. conflict and tension
God as a worker/ dignity of work vs. work as menial/curse
God's relationality based on love and grace vs. Gods’ relationsility based on spite/selfishness
God is both transcendent and immanent vs. Gods are pantheistic or deistic
Image of God= all humans vs. Image of God= selective
Humans as priests/kings vs. Humans as slaves/menial workers
God cares for His creation on a relational level
In what way is the creation/garden of eden like an ancient temple?
The tree of life is the model for lampstand, clearly shaped as a tree, in the temple
The tree of knowledge of good and evil caused pain and death upon touching but is also a source of wisdom which is the same as the ark of the covenant
Entrance to Eden faced east and on top of a mountain just like the temple which faced east and was placed on top of a mountain
Climax of creation was rest and the construction of the tabernacle culminates in rest
Three part structure of the Garden (Eden>Garden>Outer world) is shown in the three part structure of the temple (Holy of Holies>Holy Place>Courtyard)
What do we mean when we say that the nature of sin is rebellion, idolatry and autonomy?
Sin is a rebellion against God’s commands.
Sin often comes from an idolization of something other than the one true God, our intentions are taken away from honoring our covenants with them.
God gave us autonomy over our decisions, this means we chose sin and not to honor His commands
Examples of sin's destructive effects?
The fall, Cain and Abel, Noah’s Ark, Babel
What are the major promises made to Abraham and how do they function in the rest of the story?
Land (the land that they would be given was the land currently occupied by the Canaanites)
Great nation (the nation that would come from Abraham is the nation of Isreal)
Blessed by God to be a blessing to all the earth (Israel would become a blessing to all of the nations through Jesus Christ and the work of the Church)
The Land is Canaan, growing of the nation, make disciples of all nations
The calling of Israel to be a holy nation and kingdom of priests—why these particular terms?
they must be united in fulfilling God’s mission and upholding their covenant discipling to the nations.
They were commanded to be holy because they are God’s chosen people and the law
instructs them on how to set themselves apart from the majority.
The significance of the Exodus?
How does it function in the life of Jesus?
Brings the people out of Egypt and into a new life with God, similar to the way Jesus saves us from doom and saves us
The significance of the passover?
Jesus’ blood replaces the lamb’s blood that saved the people of Israel in the Passover
God's mission of the Exodus?
To free his people, establish a law and place of worship so that the people could begin to dwell among the Lord once again
Significance of the passover and exodus?
firstborn son and lambs blood
God is an initiator (salvation and the exodus)
we are undeserving of grace
Describe the laws for kings that God gave?
The king must not take in earthly possessions or go back to Egypt
he must not take wives
he must listen to the Levitical law
Explain how God’s vision for kingship in Israel would have been radically different from kingship in the surrounding cultures?
Kings would often plunder nearby nations and functioned off of revenge. They were worldly and prioritized gaining possessions.
Jesus led a very humble life prioritizing relationships and honoring God’s commands.
How was Israel's exile experienced existentially, understood theologically, and responded to practically?
Existentially, it was experienced as a time of great confusion and hopelessness.
Theologically, was a great deal of doubt in God and His promises.
Practically, it was to live among the nations they were now a part of and to pray for the prosperity of these nations. This was so radical because it was meant to display God's love for people who were their enemies.
How did God’s promises to Abraham play out in Israel's exile?
God's promises to Abraham of land would be fulfilled 70 years after the exile when the Israelites were allowed to return to their land
What were the prophetic messages in Ezekiel 11 and Jeremiah 29 to God’s exiled people?
The message to the people was that God had not forgotten His promises and had a plan for their good.
The message of Ezekial was also that the people didn't need a temple to worship God in because He was with them where they were.
Who were the sadducces?
Political power and influence in church
Believed Jesus would become politically influencial, not a heavenly king
Who were the pharisees?
experts in the law, torah, educated
Jesus would uphold all the old laws, Jesus would like them because they upheld the laws
Who were the essences?
Call out “corruption”, withdraw and differentiate
Jesus would come live among them because they withdrew from the “wrong or sinful” society
Who were the zealots?
black sheeps, extremists, cause revolts, they were blamed
Jesus would affirm all their actions, he would appreciate their works
What is the kingdom of God?
1. Forgiveness and healing
2. Belonging to community across the world and throughout history
3. Renewal of all creation
4. Greater Purpose and Mission
5. Hope, Joy and Peace
6. Freed from shame, fear and guilt
7. Newness of life and possibility of transformation
8. Identity: God as Father, us as beloved children
What does it mean to repent and believe that the Kingdom of God is at hand in Jesus?
Turning from you false views of the world and embracing the reality of the coming kingdom of God.
Give away your old way of life, repent and believe that Jesus Chirst is the Son of God and that the Kingdom of God is in his hands.
We don't have what it takes to submit to God's rule we need his grace.
What were the contours of Jesus Kingdom ministry?
1. Announces arrival of the kingdom
2. reveals the kingdom through his mighty deeds
3. arouses opposition to kingdom mission, gathers a kingdom community
4. welcomes sinners and outcasts
5. explains the kingdom of God with parables
6. embodies the kingdom in his life.
The crucifixion of Jesus— how it was understood by Jews?
lawful punishment for His disobedience, the person that hangs on a tree is cursed (mosaic law)
The only hope despite misunderstanding, satisfies God’s wrath
The crucifixion of Jesus— how it was understood by Romans?
The image of a donkey on a cross made by romans, Jesus is blasphemed by the image of the donkey,
His followers are depicted worshiping a lowly animal, public humiliation on THE CROSS
The crucifixion of Jesus— how it was understood by Greeks?
They want a ruler of wisdom
What is their theological significance of the levitical law and for our lives as disciples of Jesus?
sacrifices were required
they aren't anymore because Jesus died for present, past, and future sins
What is their theological significance of covenant and for our lives as disciples of Jesus?
adam and eve turn away to avoid death and bloodshed, Jesus dies for them and us, the sins we are not aware of are forgiven, God’s wrath is removed from us
What is their theological significance of reconciliation and for our lives as disciples of Jesus?
God’s plan for reconciliation spans all things, Jesus’s death accomplishes reconciliation with God
What is their theological significance of victory of sin over our lives as disciples of Jesus?
we should not fear sin
The Apostle Paul’s role in Act 5 of the Biblical story and some important themes in his letters?
1. Paul’s conversion (or calling*)
2. Traveled 16,000 km
3. Preached the gospel with the Old Testament
background
4. Planted churches and solid leadership
5. Visited churches to reinforce the gospel
6. 13 out of the 27 “books” of the New Testament
7. Sought to bring the gospel to the gentiles
What does being ‘in Christ’ or united to Him mean for us theologically and practically?
United with Christ and his spirit is in us. Iceberg (once we are unified with christ we get all his benefits, we can live practically in his ways)
If we are separated from christ his death means nothing
WARNINGS AND VALUES are themes that are situational
What does it mean to be relevant and faithful as kingdom witnesses in this cultural moment? (examples?)
Examples: ai, social media, and identity crises.
A christian must approach such topics in a God-honouring manner.
A Christian shoemaker does his duty not by making shoes with crosses on them but by making good shoes because God loves good craftsmanship.
How do we practice faithful contextualization that names creational design?
acknowledge the way we are as people and use that to your advantage to share the gospels
How do we practice faithful contextualization that names cultural idolatry?
culture idolize things that we as christians must turn our faces from
How do we practice faithful contextualization that names healing potential?
we through God have the potential to heal those that are in pain, different types of pain
Describe the contours of Act 6 and the specific hope that it gives us now in the present?
Act 6 covers the restoration and renewal of God’s good creation
Revelation bring us a vision of what the end of history will look like and God’s role.
How is Act 6 anchored in the preceding ones?
Final purpose is unveiled, John is allowed a vision of the new heaven and the new earth, scrubbed from sin.
What is the difference between heaven (as the place we go when we die) and the final goal of the biblical story (Act 6)?
Old heaven andearth give way from God and his dominion. The new jerusalem descends from heaven to earth.
God’s oreder for the earth and his kingdom has come and his will is forevermore to be accomplished on earth.
Much of the bible shows us the history of humankind on earth and especially the experiences of God’s people.