CWV 101 FINAL EXAM 2023
Christians do not think that suffering compromises a belief in God's goodness and power because: -
ANSWER Humanity, through the fall, is primarily responsible for suffering.
God could only avoid suffering for humanity by removing free will, but this would avoid love as well.
Suffering seems to represent a great injustice, but God will fulfill all justice at the right time.
*All of the above.
None of the above.
According to the Christian worldview, since this is God's universe and God is good, God can do what He
wants and is not obligated to explain Himself to humanity. - ANSWER True
What is the difference between General Revelation and Special Revelation? - ANSWER General
Revelation refers to what God reveals through nature while Special Revelation mainly refers to what
God reveals through Scripture.
Friedrich Nietzsche had his own view of truth, saying, "There is no truth, only - ANSWER
Interpretations
God explains to Job why Job has suffered? - ANSWER False
Jesus said that the two great commandments were which of the following? - ANSWER Love God with
all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself.
In Raphael's famous painting School of Athens, how are Plato and Aristotle depicted? - ANSWER
Plato is pointing up, referring to ideal forms that define universal truths.
Aristotle is gesturing horizontally, referring to the belief that particular examples lead to universal
truths.
Plato and Aristotle are both agreeing that universal truths come only from particular examples.
*Both a) and b) are true.
How do the first four of the Ten Commandments differ from the last six? - ANSWER The first four
describe our duty to God and the remaining six our duty to people.
Consider this statement: "All roads lead to the same path; no one religion has the whole story, and
every religion adds to our full understanding." This statement is most consistent with: - ANSWER
Pluralism
In the Gospel of John chapter 11, the story of Lazarus teaches many truths. Identify which of the
, following lessons can be learned from this story: - ANSWER Jesus knew what was going to happen to
Lazarus.
Jesus felt the grief of others deeply.
God has the power to raise the dead.
Death is not the end for those who believe in Jesus.
*All of the above are true.
Only a), b), and c) are true.
The term theodicy is defined as: - ANSWER The Christian defense of God's infinite goodness and
power despite the presence of evil and suffering.
The Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7) begins with the Beatitudes. Which of these blessings is most
emphasized by Jesus? - ANSWER Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness.
Which of the following is not mentioned in the lecture as an explanation for suffering? - ANSWER
Suffering is God taking revenge for our disobedience.
According to the lecture, "Without God ..." - ANSWER There can be no moral and spiritual absolute
truths.
According to the Christian worldview, a lot of suffering happens because God's attention is occupied
elsewhere and so He is not able to take care of every individual's problems. - ANSWER false
According to Romans 3:23, all humans, when measured against the divine Law, are found guilty of sin
and fall short of the glory of God. - ANSWER true
According to the teaching of Jesus in John 13:35, how are His followers to be recognized? - ANSWER
by their love of one another
Jesus taught His followers to forgive others even if this means sacrificing one's own rights for the
restoration of the one forgiven. - ANSWER true
According to the lecture, the good news of the gospel can be summarized in three Rs: - ANSWER
Rescue, Redemption, and Renewal
Romans 3 teaches that Jesus' death is important for the restoration of humanity because: - ANSWER
Jesus' death on the cross satisfies the punishment that stood against humanity for its failure to keep
God's laws.
According to Romans 3:20, humans can attain a relationship with God by living by the letter of the Law
in the Old Testament. - ANSWER false
According to the prophecy in Isaiah 53:4-6, which of the following would be characteristic of the
Messiah? - ANSWER ?????
Christians do not think that suffering compromises a belief in God's goodness and power because: -
ANSWER Humanity, through the fall, is primarily responsible for suffering.
God could only avoid suffering for humanity by removing free will, but this would avoid love as well.
Suffering seems to represent a great injustice, but God will fulfill all justice at the right time.
*All of the above.
None of the above.
According to the Christian worldview, since this is God's universe and God is good, God can do what He
wants and is not obligated to explain Himself to humanity. - ANSWER True
What is the difference between General Revelation and Special Revelation? - ANSWER General
Revelation refers to what God reveals through nature while Special Revelation mainly refers to what
God reveals through Scripture.
Friedrich Nietzsche had his own view of truth, saying, "There is no truth, only - ANSWER
Interpretations
God explains to Job why Job has suffered? - ANSWER False
Jesus said that the two great commandments were which of the following? - ANSWER Love God with
all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself.
In Raphael's famous painting School of Athens, how are Plato and Aristotle depicted? - ANSWER
Plato is pointing up, referring to ideal forms that define universal truths.
Aristotle is gesturing horizontally, referring to the belief that particular examples lead to universal
truths.
Plato and Aristotle are both agreeing that universal truths come only from particular examples.
*Both a) and b) are true.
How do the first four of the Ten Commandments differ from the last six? - ANSWER The first four
describe our duty to God and the remaining six our duty to people.
Consider this statement: "All roads lead to the same path; no one religion has the whole story, and
every religion adds to our full understanding." This statement is most consistent with: - ANSWER
Pluralism
In the Gospel of John chapter 11, the story of Lazarus teaches many truths. Identify which of the
, following lessons can be learned from this story: - ANSWER Jesus knew what was going to happen to
Lazarus.
Jesus felt the grief of others deeply.
God has the power to raise the dead.
Death is not the end for those who believe in Jesus.
*All of the above are true.
Only a), b), and c) are true.
The term theodicy is defined as: - ANSWER The Christian defense of God's infinite goodness and
power despite the presence of evil and suffering.
The Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7) begins with the Beatitudes. Which of these blessings is most
emphasized by Jesus? - ANSWER Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness.
Which of the following is not mentioned in the lecture as an explanation for suffering? - ANSWER
Suffering is God taking revenge for our disobedience.
According to the lecture, "Without God ..." - ANSWER There can be no moral and spiritual absolute
truths.
According to the Christian worldview, a lot of suffering happens because God's attention is occupied
elsewhere and so He is not able to take care of every individual's problems. - ANSWER false
According to Romans 3:23, all humans, when measured against the divine Law, are found guilty of sin
and fall short of the glory of God. - ANSWER true
According to the teaching of Jesus in John 13:35, how are His followers to be recognized? - ANSWER
by their love of one another
Jesus taught His followers to forgive others even if this means sacrificing one's own rights for the
restoration of the one forgiven. - ANSWER true
According to the lecture, the good news of the gospel can be summarized in three Rs: - ANSWER
Rescue, Redemption, and Renewal
Romans 3 teaches that Jesus' death is important for the restoration of humanity because: - ANSWER
Jesus' death on the cross satisfies the punishment that stood against humanity for its failure to keep
God's laws.
According to Romans 3:20, humans can attain a relationship with God by living by the letter of the Law
in the Old Testament. - ANSWER false
According to the prophecy in Isaiah 53:4-6, which of the following would be characteristic of the
Messiah? - ANSWER ?????
