GLST 200 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY FINAL EXAM
STUDY GUIDE WITH ALL CORRECT &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Where does a global focus begin in scripture? Correct answer-the Old Testament, Genesis 12
What type of nation did God want Israel to be in the OT? Correct answer-A going nation & one that
was a light to other nations
Describe a Me-centric vs, God-centric approach to missions Correct answer-a. Me-Centric:
Produces idolatry of self and self-righteousness; requires little faith. Is insufficient motivation for
when things get difficult, and things will get difficult. Overshadows the glory of God.
b. God-Centric: Focused on what God wants; not on us or our needs.
Why is the Abrahamic covenant significant and where is it found? Correct answer-Genesis 12, and
establishes a global mission statement.
What were the 3 promises given to Abraham in Genesis? Correct answer-Land, posterity
(descendants), and blessing.
What were the two ways God used Israel's captivity and exile in the OT? Correct answer-Internally
- discipline for Israel
Externally - make a name for Himself
How is the Bible "broken down" in its missional theme? Know books and chapters (3 main sections -
Intro, Plot...) Correct answer-Intro: Gen 1-11
Plot: Gen 12-Rev 6
Conclusion Rev 7-End
What are the key mission verses found in scripture? What do they say? Correct answer-Genesis 12
= Abraham
Matthew 24:14 = gospel will be spread to every people and then the end will come
Matthew 28:19-20 = great commission
Acts 1:8 = witnesses in all the nations
Galatians 3:28-29 = we are all the same in Christ
What is the Hebrew definition of glory? Correct answer-Weight, substance, splendor, majesty,
brilliant, or radiant beauty. It expresses understanding something's intrinsic worth, something
beautiful and radiant & expresses it outwardly
What does Psalm 96 say? Correct answer-Examples of glory were given: beauty of creation, worthy
of proclaiming His glory to those that have never heard, declaring glory among the nations
What event in the OT reveals God's glory by establishing His Name globally? Correct answer-
Plagues & the Exodus
What does Steve Hawthorne say about God's glory? Correct answer-God reveals His glory to all
nations that He might receive glory from all nations
Why does missions exist? Correct answer-Missions exists because worship of God does not.
, What is the ultimate foundation for our passion to see God glorified? Correct answer-Our passion
is rooted in God's passion to be glorified.
Who did God send to the Gentiles specifically in the NT? Correct answer-Paul
According to Blackaby & Willis, what 3 purposes is God working to accomplish? Correct answer-a.
His name would be glorified
b. His kingdom would be established
c. All people would be reconciled to Himself
What does the great commission say and where is it found? Correct answer-Matthew 28:18-20,
spread the Gospel to all nations.
What are the implications of God having a church in the world vs. the Church having a mission in the
world? Correct answer-Church of God has a mission in the world (we have work to do; millions of
needs; it is all about our musts) and the God of missions has a church in the world (invitation to join
God's ongoing mission; privilege to participate; power to accomplish)
Define kingdom in the biblical sense Correct answer-His reign, His rule, His sovereignty
What are the signs of the kingdom? Correct answer-Miracles, signs of Kingdom through us, God
establishes the Kingdom, people reconciled with God, mercy and compassion
What are the message, mission, and motives of the kingdom? Correct answer-Message: victory
over death, sin, and Satan.
Mission: " And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a
testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." Matt 24:14
Motive: All nations hear the gospel--so God may be glorified.
What are Christians promised victory over in the kingdom of God? Correct answer-Death, Satan,
and sin.
What is the Christian's responsibility in the kingdom of God? Correct answer-To make disciples of
all nations, to baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, to teach them of Jesus
What is the title that Jesus chose for Himself in the NT? Correct answer-Son of Man
God accomplishes His plan in the OT through which people? God accomplishes His plan in the NT and
now through which people? Correct answer-Through the Israelites in the OT and through the
church in the NT and now.
What are the methods of Jesus? Correct answer-He was focused on the masses through the few.
Divine encounters, discipleship relationships
Describe God's call to the nations as reflected in the OT, the NT, in Jesus' ministry, and the work of
the Holy Spirit. Correct answer-The OT foreshadows, Jesus' teaching anticipates it, Jesus' ministry
demonstrates it, Jesus' authority accompanies it, and the Holy Spirit empowers it
What were the two things Jesus said to do to make disciples? Correct answer-Make disciples of all
nations, baptizing and teaching in the Holy Spirit
STUDY GUIDE WITH ALL CORRECT &
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Where does a global focus begin in scripture? Correct answer-the Old Testament, Genesis 12
What type of nation did God want Israel to be in the OT? Correct answer-A going nation & one that
was a light to other nations
Describe a Me-centric vs, God-centric approach to missions Correct answer-a. Me-Centric:
Produces idolatry of self and self-righteousness; requires little faith. Is insufficient motivation for
when things get difficult, and things will get difficult. Overshadows the glory of God.
b. God-Centric: Focused on what God wants; not on us or our needs.
Why is the Abrahamic covenant significant and where is it found? Correct answer-Genesis 12, and
establishes a global mission statement.
What were the 3 promises given to Abraham in Genesis? Correct answer-Land, posterity
(descendants), and blessing.
What were the two ways God used Israel's captivity and exile in the OT? Correct answer-Internally
- discipline for Israel
Externally - make a name for Himself
How is the Bible "broken down" in its missional theme? Know books and chapters (3 main sections -
Intro, Plot...) Correct answer-Intro: Gen 1-11
Plot: Gen 12-Rev 6
Conclusion Rev 7-End
What are the key mission verses found in scripture? What do they say? Correct answer-Genesis 12
= Abraham
Matthew 24:14 = gospel will be spread to every people and then the end will come
Matthew 28:19-20 = great commission
Acts 1:8 = witnesses in all the nations
Galatians 3:28-29 = we are all the same in Christ
What is the Hebrew definition of glory? Correct answer-Weight, substance, splendor, majesty,
brilliant, or radiant beauty. It expresses understanding something's intrinsic worth, something
beautiful and radiant & expresses it outwardly
What does Psalm 96 say? Correct answer-Examples of glory were given: beauty of creation, worthy
of proclaiming His glory to those that have never heard, declaring glory among the nations
What event in the OT reveals God's glory by establishing His Name globally? Correct answer-
Plagues & the Exodus
What does Steve Hawthorne say about God's glory? Correct answer-God reveals His glory to all
nations that He might receive glory from all nations
Why does missions exist? Correct answer-Missions exists because worship of God does not.
, What is the ultimate foundation for our passion to see God glorified? Correct answer-Our passion
is rooted in God's passion to be glorified.
Who did God send to the Gentiles specifically in the NT? Correct answer-Paul
According to Blackaby & Willis, what 3 purposes is God working to accomplish? Correct answer-a.
His name would be glorified
b. His kingdom would be established
c. All people would be reconciled to Himself
What does the great commission say and where is it found? Correct answer-Matthew 28:18-20,
spread the Gospel to all nations.
What are the implications of God having a church in the world vs. the Church having a mission in the
world? Correct answer-Church of God has a mission in the world (we have work to do; millions of
needs; it is all about our musts) and the God of missions has a church in the world (invitation to join
God's ongoing mission; privilege to participate; power to accomplish)
Define kingdom in the biblical sense Correct answer-His reign, His rule, His sovereignty
What are the signs of the kingdom? Correct answer-Miracles, signs of Kingdom through us, God
establishes the Kingdom, people reconciled with God, mercy and compassion
What are the message, mission, and motives of the kingdom? Correct answer-Message: victory
over death, sin, and Satan.
Mission: " And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a
testimony to all nations, and then the end will come." Matt 24:14
Motive: All nations hear the gospel--so God may be glorified.
What are Christians promised victory over in the kingdom of God? Correct answer-Death, Satan,
and sin.
What is the Christian's responsibility in the kingdom of God? Correct answer-To make disciples of
all nations, to baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, to teach them of Jesus
What is the title that Jesus chose for Himself in the NT? Correct answer-Son of Man
God accomplishes His plan in the OT through which people? God accomplishes His plan in the NT and
now through which people? Correct answer-Through the Israelites in the OT and through the
church in the NT and now.
What are the methods of Jesus? Correct answer-He was focused on the masses through the few.
Divine encounters, discipleship relationships
Describe God's call to the nations as reflected in the OT, the NT, in Jesus' ministry, and the work of
the Holy Spirit. Correct answer-The OT foreshadows, Jesus' teaching anticipates it, Jesus' ministry
demonstrates it, Jesus' authority accompanies it, and the Holy Spirit empowers it
What were the two things Jesus said to do to make disciples? Correct answer-Make disciples of all
nations, baptizing and teaching in the Holy Spirit
