TOPIC 7 CWV 101 STUDY GUIDE EXAM REVIEW 2023/202

TOPIC 7 CWV 101 STUDY GUIDE EXAM REVIEW 2023/2024 According to Chapter 7 of the textbook, what are some reasons why moral relativism is attractive? - CORRECT ANSWER-Most people have a strong desire to avoid judging other people and the moral decisions that they make and moral autonomy they do not want to judge or be judged by others. According to Chapter 7 of the textbook, what are some reasons why moral relativism is not rational or livable? - CORRECT ANSWER-Because it can focus on opinion to where people claim they cannot be told how to live life. Also, it is not livable because it is not realistic to not have an opinion about moral values. Read the story of the raising of Lazarus in John 11. What can we learn about Jesus and death from this account of the event? - CORRECT ANSWER-Jesus is sad and grieving for Lazarus meaning he is divine and is able to perform miracles. Suffering came into our world after what major event? - CORRECT ANSWER-When Adam and Eve wanted to be like God Which reasons for suffering may be true for all people? - CORRECT ANSWERSuffering increases compassion, builds character, encouragement to God, and discipline. Which reason or reasons for suffering might provide good cause for a Christian to "count it all joy" as James says to do in James 1:2-4? - CORRECT ANSWER-Reason is strength and it counts as joy for Christians knowing their faith will remain. Define theodicy - CORRECT ANSWER-The Christian defense of God's infinite goodness and power despite the presence of evil and suffering. What are two explanations Christians might give to explain the problem of evil—how a good and powerful God would allow suffering? - CORRECT ANSWER-Humans wanted a world that was opposed to God's world and freely let Adam and Eve chose what they wanted instead for God and suffering means becoming close to him. From your reading about Jesus and his crucifixion, did Jesus really suffer (see Luke 22:44)? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, because he was holding on to faith and knew what he was doing for his people. Summarize Romans 5:3-5. - CORRECT ANSWER-Suffering strengthens character