CWV 101 Final Exam. LATEST UPDATE /CWV 101 FINAL EXAM
100+ REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What 2 definitions of worldview did we cover in class? - ANSWER: A. A set of
assumptions or beliefs about reality that affect how we think & how we live
B. A commitment, a fundamental orientation of the heart, that can be expressed as a
story or in a set of presuppositions (assumptions which may be true, partially true or
entirely false) which we hold (consciously or subconsciously, consistently or
inconsistently) about the basic constitution of reality, and that provides the
foundations on which we live and move and have our being
What 2 approaches to worldview did we cover in class? - ANSWER: A. Structured
Belief System
1. How system answers core questions
2. Core, shared beliefs of group
3. E.g., Christian worldview, atheism, etc.
B. Personal beliefs
1. How individuals answer core questions
2. Unique, distinct beliefs of individual
3. E.g., what I believe, what you believe
What analogy does Cosgrove give for a worldview? - ANSWER: A worldview is like
the box top on a puzzle it is a picture of reality in which the pieces of our knowledge,
life experiences, and cultural histories occur.
What is Cosgrove's test of existential repugnance? - ANSWER: Is it possible to live the
worldview in the world as we know it?
What is faith (as defined in class)? - ANSWER: A. Process of committing oneself to
particular beliefs
1. Rely on evidence
2. Weight of belief
Do all worldviews require "faith"? How? - ANSWER: - Religious or non-religious
- Commitment required for understanding
- Reason, logic, or science alone cannot answer life's ultimate questions
What does "testament" mean? - ANSWER: Two testaments - Old Testament + New
Testament = Bible; testament is Latin word for "Covenant"
What is the difference between a "version" and an "edition?" - ANSWER: A. Version:
Refers to the translation into English or other languages from the original Biblical
, language; popular versions are King James, New American Standard, New
International Version, The Message
B. Edition: Refers to the additions made by publishers (citations, references); some
have a focused purpose - study, demographics, etc.- Examples are Life Application
Study Bible, Extreme Teen Bible, Women's Devotional Bible
How does the Bible present the Christian worldview, as rules or as narrative? -
ANSWER: It is presented as a narrative or story
How has God "revealed" himself? - ANSWER: A. General Revelation: Creation
1. What God reveals about himself using general means
2. Natural universe (Psalm 19:1)
3. Symbols & Types
B. Special Revelation: Word of God
1. What God reveals about himself using special means
2. Bible - personal, recorded revelation of God
3. Jesus - personal, relational revelation of God
What are some of God's characteristics? - ANSWER: Gods characteristics
1. Eternal Creator of Everything
2. Omnipotent (All-Powerful)
3. Omniscient (All-Knowing)
4. Spirit & Omnipresent
5. Sovereign (In Control)
6. Transcendent & Immanent
7. Relational
What does the word "trinity" mean? - ANSWER: Trinity = "Tri + unity" = quality of
"three-in-one-ness"
Is the word "Trinity" mentioned in the Bible? - ANSWER: It is not mentioned in the
Bible at any point
What are the three truths (sentence statements) of the Trinity? - ANSWER: The
father eternally loves son and experiences his delight.
Son eternally loves father and represents his father.
Spirit eternally exists as the personal manifestation of live.
What are the three elements (terms) of the Trinity? - ANSWER: Unity - There is only
one God
Diversity - Three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit
Equality - Each person is fully God
100+ REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What 2 definitions of worldview did we cover in class? - ANSWER: A. A set of
assumptions or beliefs about reality that affect how we think & how we live
B. A commitment, a fundamental orientation of the heart, that can be expressed as a
story or in a set of presuppositions (assumptions which may be true, partially true or
entirely false) which we hold (consciously or subconsciously, consistently or
inconsistently) about the basic constitution of reality, and that provides the
foundations on which we live and move and have our being
What 2 approaches to worldview did we cover in class? - ANSWER: A. Structured
Belief System
1. How system answers core questions
2. Core, shared beliefs of group
3. E.g., Christian worldview, atheism, etc.
B. Personal beliefs
1. How individuals answer core questions
2. Unique, distinct beliefs of individual
3. E.g., what I believe, what you believe
What analogy does Cosgrove give for a worldview? - ANSWER: A worldview is like
the box top on a puzzle it is a picture of reality in which the pieces of our knowledge,
life experiences, and cultural histories occur.
What is Cosgrove's test of existential repugnance? - ANSWER: Is it possible to live the
worldview in the world as we know it?
What is faith (as defined in class)? - ANSWER: A. Process of committing oneself to
particular beliefs
1. Rely on evidence
2. Weight of belief
Do all worldviews require "faith"? How? - ANSWER: - Religious or non-religious
- Commitment required for understanding
- Reason, logic, or science alone cannot answer life's ultimate questions
What does "testament" mean? - ANSWER: Two testaments - Old Testament + New
Testament = Bible; testament is Latin word for "Covenant"
What is the difference between a "version" and an "edition?" - ANSWER: A. Version:
Refers to the translation into English or other languages from the original Biblical
, language; popular versions are King James, New American Standard, New
International Version, The Message
B. Edition: Refers to the additions made by publishers (citations, references); some
have a focused purpose - study, demographics, etc.- Examples are Life Application
Study Bible, Extreme Teen Bible, Women's Devotional Bible
How does the Bible present the Christian worldview, as rules or as narrative? -
ANSWER: It is presented as a narrative or story
How has God "revealed" himself? - ANSWER: A. General Revelation: Creation
1. What God reveals about himself using general means
2. Natural universe (Psalm 19:1)
3. Symbols & Types
B. Special Revelation: Word of God
1. What God reveals about himself using special means
2. Bible - personal, recorded revelation of God
3. Jesus - personal, relational revelation of God
What are some of God's characteristics? - ANSWER: Gods characteristics
1. Eternal Creator of Everything
2. Omnipotent (All-Powerful)
3. Omniscient (All-Knowing)
4. Spirit & Omnipresent
5. Sovereign (In Control)
6. Transcendent & Immanent
7. Relational
What does the word "trinity" mean? - ANSWER: Trinity = "Tri + unity" = quality of
"three-in-one-ness"
Is the word "Trinity" mentioned in the Bible? - ANSWER: It is not mentioned in the
Bible at any point
What are the three truths (sentence statements) of the Trinity? - ANSWER: The
father eternally loves son and experiences his delight.
Son eternally loves father and represents his father.
Spirit eternally exists as the personal manifestation of live.
What are the three elements (terms) of the Trinity? - ANSWER: Unity - There is only
one God
Diversity - Three persons: Father, Son, Holy Spirit
Equality - Each person is fully God
