CWV 101

List three analogies for worldview used in Chapter 1 of the textbook "Worldviews are like the foundation of a building" "Worldviews are also like the lenses found in eyeglasses that serve as the means through which a person sees the world" "Worldviews are also like the image on the top of a jigsaw puzzle's box." List the various definitions and descriptions of worldview found in the textbook and lecture. "A worldview is a foundational set of assumptions to which one commits th...

What worldview does not believe in anything supernatural? Atheism What makes up a worldview? -A foundation set of assumptions -a set of assumptions that affect how we think and live -A comprehensive perspective from which we interpret reality Which analogy is not used in the textbook? A personal library What belief believes that does exists but does not have any human affairs? Deism Which of the following is noted for spiritualism but not for belief in a persona...

What directions did Jesus' life take? Jesus didn't have a great reputation and he was a servant. He had the same appearance and likeness of other men, and was obedient even while on the cross. What scripture does John 1:1-3 seem similar to? Genesis 1 How is Jesus similar to Moses and David? Israel expected a great leader like Moses who would lead them out of bondage. In addition, they hoped for a king like David, who would strengthen the fortunes of Israel and who would establ...

Atheism Belief based only on the natural or physical realm with no spiritual or supernatural Young Earth View God created the world in 6 days and the earth is around 6,000 years old (or no specific attempt is made to determine the young age of the world) Creation The first act of the biblical story where God made everything that exists out of nothing Protoevangelion Literally, means "first Gospel." Refers to the redemptive statement in Genesis 3:15 Rescue "God...

atheism - the belief/worldview that there is no God pantheism - a major wv family which views reality as including a view of God which is impersonal in nature - the belief that there is a God and God exists, but not on a personal level. the belief that there is a force, not a person experience theism - there is a God, and the belief that God exists on a personal level deism - view of God which does not see Him as interacting with the created order in a supernatural way...

Atheism Belief based only on the natural or physical realm with no spiritual or supernatural Pantheism Belief that "all is god" and a strong sense of spiritualism but not in a personal God Theism Belief in a personal and relational God who created and sustains all that exists Deism Belief in a God who created all things but is not relational or involved in the world The Coherence Test all the beliefs in the worldview agree with each other The Corresponde...

God's mission Flows out of His character God's mission is characterized by: Sending and serving You may have found your purpose if: Your work is both meaningful and enjoyable. In Romans 8:28-29, which of the following is NOT mentioned as God's purpose for Christians? That they can be happy and wealthy Within the context of Christianity, faith and belief involve Action and behavior Discipleship is costly The Holy Spirit Helps people grow in thei...

A unique characteristic of Christianity in comparison with other religions is which of the following christianity offers good news of what God has done for us in giving his son to die for our sins and the gift of salvation God mission flows out of his character true Jesus said the two great commandments were which of the following Love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself in which of the following two people evaluate their worldview based on faith an...

What best describes worldviews? -Foundation set assumptions -Beliefs about reality (all) If worldviews relates to the whole person, what else must be true about worldview? It affects thinking and behavior Which test determines if worldview matches with reality? Correspondence Test Which of the following test evaluates a worldview's Livability? Practical Test Which "acts" are part of the biblical story? Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration Which of ...

List 3 analogies for worldview used in Chapter 1 of the textbook - Foundation of a building - Lenses - Box top of a jigsaw puzzle Theism Belief in a personal and relational God who created and sustains all that exists Deism Belief in a God who created all things but is not relational or involved in the world Pantheism Belief that "all is god" and in a strong sense of spiritualism but not in a personal God Atheism Belief based only on the natural or physical r...