RLGN 105 - FINAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What are the five questions that define worldview - Answer -The question of: origin,
identity, meaning, morality, and destiny
The question of origin - Answer -Genesis 1:1
"How did life begin in the first place?"
"Where did I come from?"
The question of Identity - Answer -Genesis 1:27-28
"What does it mean to be a human?"
"Am I more important than animals?"
The question of Meaning - Answer -Matthew 22:37-40
"Why are we here?"
"Why am I here?"
The Question of morality - Answer -Matthew 22:37-40
"What is meant by right and wrong?"
"How should I live?"
The question of Destiny - Answer -Revelation 20:11-15
"Is there life after death?"
"What will happen to me when I die?"
"Will I have to answer for how I lived my life?"
What is the basis of a Biblical worldview - Answer -God exists, God has realized
himself to mankind, Jesus is God's son who is the redeemer of the world, the Bible is
God's Word, and Christians are to follow the teachings of the Bible
Ethical gray area - Answer -An area that is not specifically addressed in Scripture and
is therefore viewed as permissible by some Christians.
Stronger brother - Answer -One who participates in an ethical gray area in full
assurance of his conscience because of his understanding of Christian freedom.
Note: This does not necessarily mean he is more mature in the faith than a weaker
brother.
Weaker Brother - Answer -One who does not participate in an ethical gray area
because of the sensitivity of his conscience: his participation would be a sin to him
Note: This does not necessarily mean he is less mature in the faith than a stronger
brother.
, Stumbling block - Answer -An action taken by a stronger brother which, though it would
ordinarily qualify as a
permissible act of freedom, influences a weaker brother to sin against his conscience.
Convinced for ourselves - Answer -1. We must be true to ourselves and not act simply
on the opinions of others.
2. Rom 14:5
3. Rom 14:22-23
Confident before God - Answer -1. If we are confident that what we are engaged in will
pass our Lord's scrutiny at the judgment day, we should continue; if not, we should
refrain.
2. Rom 14:6-12
Considerate of other believers - Answer -1. Rom 14:6-12
2. To "offend" here does not mean to make angry, but rather to cause
another believer to act in such a way
3. "Am I my brothers keeper?" - Cain! The spiritual truth is that we are our brothers
keeper! (Rom 14:15-20, 15:1-6)
4. Liberty is great! Unity is better. (Eph 4:3, 11-16)
5. We are here to Edify one another, not tear down.
Concerned for unbelievers - Answer -1. I Cor 10:27-33
2. Paul was burdened enough about the unsaved that he restricted himself in doing only
what enhanced the gospel in their eyes
What are the main principles - Answer -Convinced for ourselves , Confident before
God, Considerate of other believers, Concerned for unbelievers
Guidelines (The ease ("E"ase) of Decision Making - Answer -Principles of Expedience,
Edification, Excess, Enslavement, Equivocation, Encroachment, Example, Evangelism,
Emulation, Exaltation
Principles of Expedience - Answer -Will it be spiritually profitable? I Cor. 6:12
Principle of Edification - Answer -Will it build me up? I Cor. 10:23
Principle of Excess - Answer -Will it slow me down in the race? Heb 12:1
Principle of Enslavement - Answer -Will it bring me into bondage? I Cor. 6:12
Principle of Equivocation - Answer -Will it hypocritically cover my sin? I Peter 2:16
Principle of Encroachment - Answer -Will it violate the Lordship of Christ in my life?
Rom. 14:1-8
What are the five questions that define worldview - Answer -The question of: origin,
identity, meaning, morality, and destiny
The question of origin - Answer -Genesis 1:1
"How did life begin in the first place?"
"Where did I come from?"
The question of Identity - Answer -Genesis 1:27-28
"What does it mean to be a human?"
"Am I more important than animals?"
The question of Meaning - Answer -Matthew 22:37-40
"Why are we here?"
"Why am I here?"
The Question of morality - Answer -Matthew 22:37-40
"What is meant by right and wrong?"
"How should I live?"
The question of Destiny - Answer -Revelation 20:11-15
"Is there life after death?"
"What will happen to me when I die?"
"Will I have to answer for how I lived my life?"
What is the basis of a Biblical worldview - Answer -God exists, God has realized
himself to mankind, Jesus is God's son who is the redeemer of the world, the Bible is
God's Word, and Christians are to follow the teachings of the Bible
Ethical gray area - Answer -An area that is not specifically addressed in Scripture and
is therefore viewed as permissible by some Christians.
Stronger brother - Answer -One who participates in an ethical gray area in full
assurance of his conscience because of his understanding of Christian freedom.
Note: This does not necessarily mean he is more mature in the faith than a weaker
brother.
Weaker Brother - Answer -One who does not participate in an ethical gray area
because of the sensitivity of his conscience: his participation would be a sin to him
Note: This does not necessarily mean he is less mature in the faith than a stronger
brother.
, Stumbling block - Answer -An action taken by a stronger brother which, though it would
ordinarily qualify as a
permissible act of freedom, influences a weaker brother to sin against his conscience.
Convinced for ourselves - Answer -1. We must be true to ourselves and not act simply
on the opinions of others.
2. Rom 14:5
3. Rom 14:22-23
Confident before God - Answer -1. If we are confident that what we are engaged in will
pass our Lord's scrutiny at the judgment day, we should continue; if not, we should
refrain.
2. Rom 14:6-12
Considerate of other believers - Answer -1. Rom 14:6-12
2. To "offend" here does not mean to make angry, but rather to cause
another believer to act in such a way
3. "Am I my brothers keeper?" - Cain! The spiritual truth is that we are our brothers
keeper! (Rom 14:15-20, 15:1-6)
4. Liberty is great! Unity is better. (Eph 4:3, 11-16)
5. We are here to Edify one another, not tear down.
Concerned for unbelievers - Answer -1. I Cor 10:27-33
2. Paul was burdened enough about the unsaved that he restricted himself in doing only
what enhanced the gospel in their eyes
What are the main principles - Answer -Convinced for ourselves , Confident before
God, Considerate of other believers, Concerned for unbelievers
Guidelines (The ease ("E"ase) of Decision Making - Answer -Principles of Expedience,
Edification, Excess, Enslavement, Equivocation, Encroachment, Example, Evangelism,
Emulation, Exaltation
Principles of Expedience - Answer -Will it be spiritually profitable? I Cor. 6:12
Principle of Edification - Answer -Will it build me up? I Cor. 10:23
Principle of Excess - Answer -Will it slow me down in the race? Heb 12:1
Principle of Enslavement - Answer -Will it bring me into bondage? I Cor. 6:12
Principle of Equivocation - Answer -Will it hypocritically cover my sin? I Peter 2:16
Principle of Encroachment - Answer -Will it violate the Lordship of Christ in my life?
Rom. 14:1-8
