What are the flaws in Hume's arguments against miracles?

All of these refute Hume's assumptions

What is the assumption of materialism?

Belief that only things composed of matter are real.

Which is NOT one of David Hume's arguments against miracles?

Miracles only occur among civilized people.

Monism and Dualism differ in:

How many substances exist in the material world.

How do Near Death Experiences change materialism and naturalism?

They challenge the belief that only the natural world exists.

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1
What chapter of the Bible is known as the resurrection chapter?
1 Corinthians 15
Romans 5
1 Corinthians 13
2 Corinthians 14
2
What basis is there for accepting the Bible and its worldview?
Secular historical documents agree with Biblical facts.
Its survival over time
All of these
Its incorruptible preservation of accuracy.
3
Which gospel story illustrates Jesus' power over satan?
All of these
Jesus feeds 5,000
Casting out of demons
Jesus calms storm
4
Which is NOT an additional argument for the resurrection?
Guards testimony
>500 eyewitnesses
Empty tomb
Drastically changed lives
5
What are the flaws in Hume's arguments against miracles?
1 C. Hebrews were educated and sophisticated, not barbarous.
Gospel writers wrote accurate accounts and staked their lives on them.
His assumptions do not prove that no improbable things have ever occurred.
All of these refute Hume's assumptions
6
How is satan portrayed in the NT?
Beelzebub
Powerful over storms
Baal
All of these
7
Which is NOT a minimal fact proving the resurrection of Jesus?
Peter was radically converted
James, Jesus' brother, was converted
Jesus' disciples testified to His appearing to them in resurrected form.
Jesus died by crucifixion
8
What is the assumption of materialism?
Belief that only things composed of matter are real.
Belief that immaterial exists
Belief that we are material
All of these
9
How is supernatural evil manifested today?
Deception
Doubt
All of these
Irrational fear
10
What is the assumption of naturalism?
both of these
None of these
All phenomena can be explained in terms of natural causes.
Anything outside of nature does not exist.
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What does the "scientific mindset" assume about the supernatural?
Immaterial, nonexistent
Neither of these
Outside of nature, not knowable.
Both of these
12
The Bible presents man as:
Dichotomous
Trichotomous
13
Who wrote The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
All of these
14
Which is NOT one of David Hume's arguments against miracles?
Miracles only occur among civilized people.
No historic miracle has been sufficiently claimed by honest, reliable men.
Miracles occur in all religions, so they cancel each other out.
People crave miraculous stories enough to believe absurd stories.
15
Monism and Dualism differ in:
How many substances exist in the material world.
How many substances are real.
16
Materialism and Naturalism have what strong limitation?
Doesn't explain why life is worth living.
Cannot explain why we should be free.
All of these
Cannot explain human happiness or why its pursuit should be a right.
17
Which is NOT a step for overcoming evil in our lives?
Renew our minds
Resist evil and Walk in the Spirit
All of these
Repent and Pursue good
18
How do Near Death Experiences change materialism and naturalism?
They cannot be explained and therefore do not change naturalism.
They challenge the belief that only the natural world exists.
19
What is the Age of Enlightenment?
Emphasized science over religion.
Intellectual Movement of 18th C
Both of these
Neither of These
20
What was The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth?
"Bible" without reference to Jesus' deity
Both of these
"Bible" without miracles
Neither of these
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Why does the Bible record miracles?
All of these
To show us how He is restoring natural order.
To display how God uses His power to draw us.
Foretastes of His return

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