,ETHC 101 Quiz 3 | Introduction to Ethics (2026) Q&A |
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1. According to the Biblical Ethics textbook, who bears the image of God?
A) Only men
B) Only women
C) Men and women
D) Only believers
Correct Answer: Men and women
Rationale: The Biblical Ethics textbook affirms that both men and women are created in
the image of God, as stated in Genesis 1:27. This affirms the equal value and dignity of both
sexes as divine image-bearers.
2. According to the Biblical Ethics textbook, most biblical scholars see how many grounds
for divorce?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Correct Answer: Two
Rationale: Most biblical scholars identify two grounds for divorce in Scripture: sexual
immorality and desertion by an unbelieving spouse. These are the two exceptions Jesus and
Paul mention.
,3. According to the Biblical Ethics textbook, what is the biblical teaching about marriage
between a Christian and a non-Christian?
A) They should not get married, but if they are married, the Christian spouse should not
seek divorce
B) They should not get married, and if they are married, the Christian should seek divorce
C) They may marry freely with no restrictions
D) Only Christians may marry
Correct Answer: They should not get married, but if they are married, the Christian
spouse should not seek divorce
Rationale: The biblical teaching is that Christians should not marry non-Christians (2
Corinthians 6:14), but if such a marriage already exists, the Christian spouse should not
initiate divorce (1 Corinthians 7:12-13).
4. According to the Biblical Ethics textbook, what is the ideal model for biblical marriage?
A) The patriarchal family
B) The Trinitarian Godhead
C) The democratic partnership
D) The hierarchical order
Correct Answer: The Trinitarian Godhead
Rationale: The ideal model for biblical marriage is the Trinitarian Godhead—a
relationship of mutual love, submission, and unity among Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Marriage is meant to reflect this divine relationship.
, 5. Which of the following is one of the commonly made errors about singleness?
A) Singleness is a more holy state than marriage
B) Singleness is a curse
C) Singleness is always temporary
D) Singleness is a sign of immaturity
Correct Answer: Singleness is a more holy state than marriage
Rationale: One common error is elevating singleness as a more holy state than marriage.
Scripture presents both singleness and marriage as viable, God-honoring states. Neither is
inherently more holy than the other.
6. According to our reading, the scriptures use marriage as a sort of object lesson to teach
us about what?
A) God's desired relationship with other people
B) The importance of procreation
C) The necessity of hierarchy
D) The value of tradition
Correct Answer: God's desired relationship with other people
Rationale: Scripture uses marriage as an object lesson to teach us about God's desired
relationship with His people. The marriage metaphor illustrates God's covenant love,
faithfulness, and intimate union with His people.
7. Our reading for this week mentions three main purposes of marriage. Which of the
following is among them?
A) Relational unity or wholeness
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1. According to the Biblical Ethics textbook, who bears the image of God?
A) Only men
B) Only women
C) Men and women
D) Only believers
Correct Answer: Men and women
Rationale: The Biblical Ethics textbook affirms that both men and women are created in
the image of God, as stated in Genesis 1:27. This affirms the equal value and dignity of both
sexes as divine image-bearers.
2. According to the Biblical Ethics textbook, most biblical scholars see how many grounds
for divorce?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Correct Answer: Two
Rationale: Most biblical scholars identify two grounds for divorce in Scripture: sexual
immorality and desertion by an unbelieving spouse. These are the two exceptions Jesus and
Paul mention.
,3. According to the Biblical Ethics textbook, what is the biblical teaching about marriage
between a Christian and a non-Christian?
A) They should not get married, but if they are married, the Christian spouse should not
seek divorce
B) They should not get married, and if they are married, the Christian should seek divorce
C) They may marry freely with no restrictions
D) Only Christians may marry
Correct Answer: They should not get married, but if they are married, the Christian
spouse should not seek divorce
Rationale: The biblical teaching is that Christians should not marry non-Christians (2
Corinthians 6:14), but if such a marriage already exists, the Christian spouse should not
initiate divorce (1 Corinthians 7:12-13).
4. According to the Biblical Ethics textbook, what is the ideal model for biblical marriage?
A) The patriarchal family
B) The Trinitarian Godhead
C) The democratic partnership
D) The hierarchical order
Correct Answer: The Trinitarian Godhead
Rationale: The ideal model for biblical marriage is the Trinitarian Godhead—a
relationship of mutual love, submission, and unity among Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Marriage is meant to reflect this divine relationship.
, 5. Which of the following is one of the commonly made errors about singleness?
A) Singleness is a more holy state than marriage
B) Singleness is a curse
C) Singleness is always temporary
D) Singleness is a sign of immaturity
Correct Answer: Singleness is a more holy state than marriage
Rationale: One common error is elevating singleness as a more holy state than marriage.
Scripture presents both singleness and marriage as viable, God-honoring states. Neither is
inherently more holy than the other.
6. According to our reading, the scriptures use marriage as a sort of object lesson to teach
us about what?
A) God's desired relationship with other people
B) The importance of procreation
C) The necessity of hierarchy
D) The value of tradition
Correct Answer: God's desired relationship with other people
Rationale: Scripture uses marriage as an object lesson to teach us about God's desired
relationship with His people. The marriage metaphor illustrates God's covenant love,
faithfulness, and intimate union with His people.
7. Our reading for this week mentions three main purposes of marriage. Which of the
following is among them?
A) Relational unity or wholeness
