Christian Worldview CWV-101 Final Exam Study Guide|2023 LATEST UPDATE|GUARANTEED SUCCESS

Atheism Disbelief in the existence of a god or gods and, therefore, entails an understanding of reality that makes no reference to anything or any being beyond the physical universe. Pantheism Equates god with the universe and the universe with god by conceiving of both as identical and entirely consistent with one another. Theism A worldview that entails belief in the existence of at least one personal and intelligent divine being. Deism God does not interact with the universe He created. Young Earth View Earth is thousands of years old, humanity is uniquely created by God, and Genesis 1 refers to a seven day period in which the universe was created. Old Earth View Earth is billions of years old, humanity is uniquely created, and Genesis 1 refers to seven ages of time in which the universe was created. Theistic Evolution Evolution is the tool God uses to expand and grow the universe, God used the processof evolution in the natural world, and Genesis 1 refers to the matter or essence being created by God. Sovereign God has sole authority to rein over everything. Creation The first act of the biblical story where God made everything that exists out of nothing. Fall a theological expression that speaks to the second act of the biblical story in which Adam and Eve did not believe God and sinned when tempted by the devil. Restoration When people have been freed from sin to new life, Jesus continues to work in their lives, healing the scars of sin and brokenness, and making them new. Protoevangelion The first gospel which appears in Genesis 3:15. Idolatry The act of ascribing ultimate value or worth to anything other than Go, which, within the Christian Worldview, is to put anything before God. Atonement Reconciliation of humanity with God through the sacrifice/ suffering of Christ. Incarnation The event by which the Eternal Son of God became personally united ot the man Christ Jesus. Rescue God saving humanity through his Jesus. Repentance Change of heart results in a change in action. Redemption The purchase of something or someone out of bondage by a greater party; the action of Jesus redeeming or buying people back from the bondage of sin by paying the penalty for sin through his death and resurrection in order to set them free from sin for relationship with him. General Revelation Refers to the means God has used to reveal himself universally to humanity through nature, history, science, and reasoning. Special Revelation Refers to the means God has used to reveal himself specifically to people through the Bible, the person of Jesus Christ, and to individuals as they seek him in prayer and devotion. Exclusivism The historical concept that Jesus is the only way. Pluralism A view that holds that all religions hold a piece of the puzzle. Absolute Truth Unalterable facts that are true at all times for all persons regardless of context. Relative Truth The belief that truth is relative to a certain perception; therefore, in this view, truth is derived only within one's frame of reference. Theodicy The Christian defense of God's infinite goodness and power despite the presence of evil and suffering. Metanarrative The overarching story and theme of God's redemptive work in history that is carried throughout all the stories within the Bible. Revelation 21:1-4 There will be a new heaven and a new earth, God will dwell with man, and there will be no more pain or death. Psalm 145 God's characteristics/ God's incommunicable and communicable traits Genesis 1-2 Creation of the Earth and all that is in it and creation of man and woman. Genesis 3 The fall of man through Adam and Eve and therefore separation from God. Isaiah 59:1-2 There is no one that the LORD cannot save and sin separates us from God. Romans 3:10-26 No one is righteous and no one seeks God. Your tongue is not used for good, but used to deceive. You can be righteous through God. All have sinned and failed short of the glory of God. Genesis 3:15 There will be separation between man and woman and between Adam's offspring and Eve's offspring. Philippians 2:5-11 Christ took the form of a servant and was born in the likeness of man. He was obedient to the point of death on a cross. Every knee shall bow to heaven and tongue confess that confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word and the Word is God. Everything was made through him and without him there would be nothing would be made. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than men. John 10:1-18 Jesus is the good shepherd and lays down His life for his sheep. Isaiah 53:4-6 Jesus has borne our griefs and carried our sorrow. He was pierced for our transgressions and by his wounds we are healed. Jesus paid the price for our sin. John 13:35 We are known as disciples/ followers of Christ by our love for one another.