What was one of the common underlying problems many Christians has with theories about predestination?

predestination excluded human effort in salvation

Practices that developed in regard to the saints happened because (choose all that apply)

some beliefs were making Christ seem like a punishing judge, the saints were approachable, some beliefs were making Christ seem too distant

Which of these teachings were challenged during the Enlightenment? (chose all that apply)

Trinity, Christ's divinity, original sin, predestination

According to Middleton, the Bible teaches us

heaven is part of creation, from which God reigns

There are four characteristics of the Church confessed in the Nicene Creed (choose four)

b. apostolic, d. one e. catholic, a. holy

Which claim did Vail make his introductory chapter

Atonement affects all of our relationships

During the Enlightenment period religion

shifted toward being rational guide to moral living or about person experin

The authority of the church over western governments eroded when

reason was given its own domain and legitmacy

Since they could not find these in the bible, Puritans rejected (everything but "singing")

bishops, stained-glass windows, special vestments (apparel), kneeling

The goal of being missional church is

participation in God's life and activity

Why did Wesley urge believers not to spend their income and save it instead?

it all belongs to God for the meeting of people's needs

Which of these are things Calvin taught? (choose all that apply)

God changes us before justification, God predestines some people to damnation

Wesleyan theology marks the church's authenticity by

what the Holy Spirit is doing among the people

The official doctrine of atonement on which Christianity has settled in the ecumenical councils

No ecumenical council has settled this doctrine

In Mormonism they believed (choose all that apply)

the Father had once been a human on earth as we are, Joseph Smith had found golden tablets that were from ancient Israelites, there are many Gods

The practice of penance

was for the sake of cleansing sin for baptized people

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1
What was one of the common underlying problems many Christians has with theories about predestination?
only the monks were teaching predestination
predestination was irrational
predestination excluded human effort in salvation
predestination was not fair
2
SinceGod establishes the church as holy entity, it is incorrect to talk about the church itself continually being transf
False
True
3
John Wesley taught that Christians should forcibly resist oppression when they themselves are being targeted
False
True
4
According to Middleton, Christian teaching on redemption includes
being rescued from the world into a spiritual state
transcendent existence
God restoring creation
erasing history
5
Practices that developed in regard to the saints happened because (choose all that apply)
leaders wanted to gain institution control over the general population
some beliefs were making Christ seem like a punishing judge
the saints were approachable
some beliefs were making Christ seem too distant
6
How did John Wesley believe humans have free will?
we can be trained to be virtuous
original sin is untrue
sin does not affect every person as severely
the Holy Spirit
7
One byproduct of the Reformation were ideas about individualism and religious diversity
False
True
8
In the 1500's, there was almost a compromise worked on between Lutherans and Catholics
False
True
9
This theologian is known for thinking sin is part of the Christian life since humans do not measure up to God's will.
Lossky
Calvin
Ignatius
Tertullian
10
Which of these teachings were challenged during the Enlightenment? (chose all that apply)
Trinity
Christ's divinity
original sin
predestination
11
The good that humans do is from
self interest
our nature
our free will
the work of God's grace
12
Platonism was a good fit for Christianity since platonic thought hoped for the freeing of souls from physical bodies
False
True
13
Calvin defended the accuracy and authority of every detail in the Bible
False
True
14
If we know we should not do something and do it anyways, this is
sin of commission
unforgivable
original sin
sin improperly so called
15
According to Middleton, the Bible teaches us
heaven and earth will be eliminated
heaven is part of creation, from which God reigns
Christians will live forever in heaven
we should not believe in heaven
16
There are four characteristics of the Church confessed in the Nicene Creed (choose four)
c. orthodox
b. apostolic
d. one e. catholic
a. holy
17
Which claim did Vail make his introductory chapter
Atonement is essentially about sacrifice
There are certain people in the world God is working to save
Salvation is for our soul
Atonement affects all of our relationships
18
Mtukwa concludes that Christian ethics are for
speaking prophetically to society
painting a picture of when Christ returns
the redeemed people of God
writing laws for governments to pass
19
Mukwa is careful to separate the categories of what is immoral and what is sin
True
False
20
There is a (disputed) hypothesis that a line can be drawn from the Puritans to
anarchism
capitalism
fascism
socialism
21
During the Enlightenment period religion
no longer existed
shifted toward being rational guide to moral living or about person experin
had to become unified on order to survive
became the center focus of people's lives and views about the world
22
The authority of the church over western governments eroded when
all knowledge was thought to begin with faith
reason was given its own domain and legitmacy
the pope admitted to being answer able to the kings
church leaders started crowning rulers
23
Harmartiology is the doctrine about
sin
forgiveness
human beings
Jesus's sacrifice
24
Since they could not find these in the bible, Puritans rejected (everything but "singing")
bishops
stained-glass windows
special vestments (apparel)
kneeling
25
This medieval theologian that Christ paid the debt we incurred by dishonoring God
Bernard of Clairvaux
Francis
Anselm
Peter Abelard
26
When Wesleyans talk about sinning less, it is a result of
making fewer mistakes
love working in us
being changed so sin is not possible for us
no longer having temptations
27
Wesleyans say a key starting point for being a missional church is
building discpleship processes
implementing the best strategies of various fields
tailoring our message to our context
being a redeemed, holy people
28
The goal of being missional church is
to change society
participation in God's life and activity
doing our part in the story of Christianity
to grow the church
29
Why did Wesley urge believers not to spend their income and save it instead?
they need to be to able to tithe faithfully
they needed a large savings for when they were elderly
it all belongs to God for the meeting of people's needs
each person is responsible to cover their expenses
30
In Wesley's teaching on God's sanctifying work, he included the belief in
instantaneous deliverance
a point when repentance would not be necessary
flawlessness
God's love expelling sin
31
Sanctification means to make something holy
True
False
32
John Wesley said that Christians should not stop other groups from "casting out devils"
True
False
33
Which of these are things Calvin taught? (choose all that apply)
God changes us before justification
God predestines some people to damnation
believers can have assurance they are one of God's elect
the Lord's Supper is symbolically Christ's body and blood
34
Being a chosen people means the church has a prestigious status in the world
False
True
35
Wesleyan theology marks the church's authenticity by
what the Holy Spirit is doing among the people
it holding to certain fundamental beleifs
keeping to established practices
tracking its succession of clergy back to Jesus's disciples
36
The official doctrine of atonement on which Christianity has settled in the ecumenical councils
Satisfaction
Penal Substitution
Sacrifice
No ecumenical council has settled this doctrine
37
In Mormonism they believed (choose all that apply)
creation happened out of nothing
the Father had once been a human on earth as we are
Joseph Smith had found golden tablets that were from ancient Israelites
there are many Gods
38
The church's mission is fulfilled through sending and supporting missionaries
False
True
39
Theodicy is
the justification of God
reflection on religious pluralism
doctrine of election
doctrine of divine sovereignty
40
WesleytaughtChristians who experien that perfection can keep growing their whole life in how they experin & express love
False
True
41
The Council of Trent affirmed that the New Testament is the oldest authority the church has.
False
True
42
John Wesley believed we have free will, so he did not believe in original sin
False
True
43
While David Hume taught the assumptions religion&philosophy could not be proved, he preferred philo bc it's not dangerou
True
False
44
If we say disasters happen so something better can come from it, we are taking a approach to explain the problem of evil
natural evil
Free will
brute fact
soul-making
45
Ontology is the study of
origins
God
sin
being
46
According to Augustine, humans do not have free will; they are only free to sin
True
False
47
Wesley understood sin to be willful act
True
False
48
The philosopher a credited for the moral argument for God's existence
Lessing
Kant
Locke
Rousseau
49
in ancient practice of slavery, it was common for certain racial groups to be subjected to slavery
True
False
50
What are some of the beliefs about Mary that have been held in the course of Christianity's history
Her body was taken up to heaven at her death
All of the above
She was immaculately conceived and without original sin
We shoudl ask her in pur pryers to intervene between us and Christ
51
The practice of penance
was a period of cleansing leading us to baptism
was meant to be done close to death
was for the sake of cleansing sin for baptized people
allowed penitents to recieve Communion
52
Middleton says we should not believe in heaven
True
False
53
The revivals of English Methodism and he American Great Awakening changed attitudes about religion among 18th
True
False
54
Systemic evil shows us that (choose all that apply)
human shares the problems sin brings
Christianity has implications for economic, political, and social life
sin can be summarized as personal faith
transformation in holiness is communal
55
When attributing evil to God's plan for us, we are taking this approach to explain the problem of evil
Free will
Natural evil
divine power of sovereignity
brute fact
56
Wesleyans view last things with fear and dread
True
False
57
Synod of Orange not only side w/Augustine's teaching grace must come before human works, they endorsed his teaching
False
True
58
This medieval theologian rejected the idea that God would be pleased with or demand the blood of an innocent person
Thomas Aquinas
Anselm
Francis
Peter Abelard
59
Natural Religion referred to
every human being's innate drive toward God
idea that some truths are commonly known in various societies about God's
a religion that worships nature
free-spirited way the religious belief and practices were allowed to change
60
The church is
in heaven
the collection of all Christians
Christ's single body
federations of local congregations
61
In Christian ethics we
show how some immoral behavior is actually neutral
look for the right scripture verse each situation
thoughtfully connect beliefs to good action
focus on what individuals should do
62
Biblical teachings about "the world" show
the call to be a self-giving, suffering church
how Christ will win victory in the future
the necessity for redemptive violence
how our salvation is an inward, individual condition
63
When the New Testament talks about "the world" or "this world" it is referring to
the heavens and earth
functioning in ungodly ways
hopeless situations
physical existence
64
The positions of the Church of England are
a middle way
Lutheran
Calvinist
Catholic
65
Aquinas encouraged people to suppress physical desires since they were physical and lowly, rather than heavenly and good
True
False
66
In the teaching of transubstantiation
the properties of the bread and wine stay the same while substance changes
The Eucharists converse grace to our spirits
Christ takes our place
believers brought into the church
67
Wesleyan theology has a robust position about prevenient grace, so Yates suggests (choose all that apply)
Christians should not hesitate to work cooperatively with others
Christians have a special status over others who have not yet converted
God is drawing all people into relationship with God
every good action by humans is empowered by God
68
Instead of relying on Scripture, some radical Puritans appealed to individual experience as valid for their claims
False
True
69
Gorman recommends we take this approach to the problem of evil.
Fault human sin
Hope in the God of the cross and resurrection
Believe God has a reason for everything
Dicern why God is absent
70
Religious enthusiasm became the goal for people in the Enlightenment society
True
False
71
Christian perfection is about the issue of
becoming flawless
healing infirmities
a heart of love
alleviating imperfections
72
When attributing evil to human activity, we are taking this approach to explain the problem of evil
Free will
divine power of sovereignty
Natural evil
soul making
73
The Council of Trent affirmed that
we are bent toward sin so grace help us to cooperate in the justification
we are not entirely depraved, so we can work toward our salvation
Since we are sinners, God imputes Christ's righteousness to us
God helps those who they want salvation
74
John Wesley suggested that lack of love and forbearance among Christians can be a reason the gospel is a stumbling block
False
True
75
In the way Wesleyans understand holiness, there is no longer concern that Christians keep God's commandments
True
False
76
The burned over district is
a place where many Christians spin-off groups were birthed
all of the above
an area where many revival had been held over a period of time
an area where many groups supported abortion, women right, bans on alcohol
77
The Nicene Creed states that everything the Son is doing for our salvation is completed
True
False
78
Which biblical passage does the textbook say was used by some American theologians to justify enslavement black people
Noah cursing his descendants Ham and Canaan inGenesis
the Israelites' takeover of Canaan in the book in Joshua
the mention of slaves in the New Testament
the prohecy agasint Egpyt for wnslaving the Iraelities in the book of Isia
79
Which of these are new ideas that first arose in North America?(choose all that apply)
a reason is the measure of region
revivals come with the correct techniques
baptism is for adults believers
theological education gets in the way of good preaching
80
Some Christians hold this view that Christ is going to come and have a literal 1,000-year reign on earth
parousia
premillennialism
basileia tou Theou
veni domine Jesu
81
Placher&Nelson suggest slavery made Puritan ideal of being inspiring city in hill unfulfilled, & calls into question
False
True
82
Under the topic of the image of God, John Wesley talked the moral image as
the original commands God gave
the work humans were supposed to do
humanity's capacity to reason about our actions
humanity's holiness and wholeness in relationships
83
Aquinas taught that (choose all that apply)
revelation adds to what we know by reason without contradicting it
reason and revelation both come from God
revelation and reason can contradict each other at times
reason can lead us to answers on some issues, without needing revelation
84
Due to his beliefs about God's love, John Wesley was dismissive of teachings about hell and final judgement
False
True
85
Which of these was rejected by the Synod of Dort?
humans are totally depraved
elecitons was decided before creation
we cannot reject God's grace
Christ died for all
86
In order to truly convert people, John Wesley stressed
fundraising
continual innovation
open-air preaching
systems for discipleship
87
Wesleyans see the church's unity as
something Christ will fulfill at his return
the family tree we each fit within
our shared Christian tradition
a responsibility we work toward
88
A view in which there is not literal millennium & thatChrist's reign is now present in part, to be finalized at his ret
amillenialism
veni domine Jesu
basileia tou Theou
partialism
89
Holiness is primarily about
avoiding sin
maintaining spiritual practices
engaging others in love
seperation from all that is sinful and impure
90
One sign of successful missions is church growth, societal influence, and notoriety.
True
False
91
This Enlightenment group dismissed any claims that went beyond natural
Deists
Puritans
Purists
Moravians
92
When Wesley sin is idolatry, he meant we could either lack healthy self-identity (looking to others) or be prideful.
True
False
93
Leclerc supports a view of sin in which sin is (choose all that apply)
relational
anti-love
legal
measured according to God's arbitrary standards
94
Before Augustine's doctrine of original sin in 386, discussions about sin had focused on (choose all that apply)
our sinful nature
the freedom of human will
personal sin
systemic evil
95
Wesley taught that God's transforming work will entirely deliver us from the effects of sin in this life
False
True
96
The practices that penitents were supposed to do were for the sake of
helping the person feel truly sorry for their sin
forming the person into careful, ethical living
giving a punishment equal to the crime
making the person feel the weight of their sin
97
In Wesleyan thinking, God's most essential nature is
love
sovereignty
holiness
justice
98
The reintroduction of this philosopher's writing into the West created a great upheaval in medieval thinking
Plato
Aristotle
Boethius
Epicurus
99
Gorman says believers should comfort one another with
being present and carrying each other's load
an explanation about free will and natural evil
an explanation about soul-making
assurances that there is a purpose behind everything
100
St. Methodius said that
evil comes from creatures freely choosing to disobey God
evil is a powerful force breaking into the world
God gave us evil as one option
the Devil is responsible for introducing evil into the world

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