RLGN 104 wk 3 exam questions
and answers 2025-2026
Viewing the world through God's word; God has revealed truth and
understanding to us
-how we determine what is morally right or wrong
-seeks to understand life based on teachings of the Bible - answer Biblical
worldview
biblical message claims to have been revealed by God himself.
-"This is what the Lord says . . .", "God said . . .", "The Lord spoke/said
to . . .", and "The word of the Lord came to. . . ." This indicates that the
biblical writers claimed this was the work of a higher authority, rather
than of themselves - answer Concept of revelation
the process of divine revelation; God inspired the writers to write his
message for the benefit of people. Paul writes, "All Scripture is inspired by
God" (2 Tim 3:16) - answer Inspiration
means that the Bible was written without error and has authority over
human reasoning (John 17:17) - answer Inerrancy
unique message it contains - answer One of the most convincing evidences
for the bible
1. God the Bible describes is different than any other "god" recorded in
the history of religion. There are some gods that share similar attributes,
but no god contains all of the attributes, characteristics, and power of the
God of the Bible.
2. presents Christ as a God-man
3. humanity is inherently evil and sinful, separated from God, deserving
condemnation. Other religions often teach that people are basically good.
, 4. salvation is by grace through faith apart from works. Other religions
teach that a person can attain its version of salvation by doing enough
good works - answer Uniqueness of the Bible
1. The Bible was written over a period of 1,500 years by forty different
writers. Many of the human writers did not know each other due to time
and location.
2. The Bible was written on three different continents (Europe, Africa, and
Asia).
3. The Bible was written in three different languages: Hebrew, Aramaic,
and Greek.
4. The Bible was written under different types of circumstances. For
example, Moses wrote in the desert, Jeremiah wrote in a dungeon,
Solomon wrote from a royal court, John wrote on an island, Luke wrote
while traveling, David wrote in the countryside, Daniel wrote in a pagan
palace, Ezekiel wrote in exile, and Paul wrote in prison.
5. The Bible was written in different moods and styles. 6. Some writers
wrote with ecstatic joy; others wrote as depressed exiles, in worry, or in
peril as they ran for their lives. Some wrote in poetry, others recorded
historical details; some wrote biographical narrati - answer unity of the
Bible
Abraham and Sarah would have a son (Gen 15:1-6; 17:1-5; 18:1-19).
Joseph's ten older brothers would bow to him (Gen 37:1-11).
A member of David's household would rebel against him (2 Sam 12:7-12).
The northern kingdom, Israel, would be overthrown, but the southern
kingdom, Judah, would be preserved (1 Kgs 14:15; Isa 7:6-8).
Judah and Jerusalem were spared from the Assyrians but fell at the hands
of the Babylonians (Isa 39:6; Jer 25:9-12).
The destruction of Samaria was final, but that of Jerusalem was followed
by a restoration (Mic 1:6-9; Jer 29:10-14).
The exile to Babylon would last seventy years (Jer 29:10-14).
The Medes and Persians overthrew Babylon (Isa 21:2; Dan 5:28).
Peter would deny the Lord three times (Matt 26:31-34).
Paul would witness for the Lord in Rome (Acts 23:11).
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