bible chapter 5

Why is it important to understand the metanarrative of Scripture? (Mark all that apply) *2/2

Elohim is the personal and covenantal name of God used in Scripture. *

The biblical metanarrative is creation, fall, and redemption. *

The biblical authors do not seem to be aware of the fact that they are operating within a larger story. *

The belief that God doesn't exist

Every metanarrative is equally true or valid. *

______________ is the theological purpose of a text. *

The Bible’s historical narrative establishes a trajectory from the beginning of human history to the coming kingdom. *

The view that the world and human existence are without meaning

A story of historical events is called a(n)__________________ *

The creation account in Genesis 2 highlights God's _________________ nature (within and among creation) *

______________ is the time, place, culture and audience of a text. *

The belief that reality is composed solely of matter *

The belief that all phenomena can be explained by natural causes

Seeking divination through the study of celestial bodies

Genesis 1 is an overview, or _________________, of the creation account in Genesis 2. *

______________ is the genre, structure, and grammar of a text. *

The belief that God stands completely aloof from his creation.

The creation account in Genesis 1 highlights God's _________________ nature (above and outside creation). *

Which of the following describes a metanarrative?

The belief that knowledge of God is inaccessible or unknowable

The belief in many gods

Which of the following elements are found in any well-written story? (mark all that apply) *

Which of the following statements accurately represents postmodernism? (mark all that apply) *

A heretical teaching that matter is inherently evil

The study of humanity's origins, cultures and behavior

What can we learn about God's nature and character from the Genesis creation account? (mark all that apply)

The creation account in Genesis 1 highlights God's _________________ nature (above and outside creation). *