RLGN 104 EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ 2 Ultimate divisions of worldview. Answer: A. Theism
B. Atheism (non-theism)
◉ Theocentric. Answer: The existence and reality of God will be at
the center of your thinking.
◉ Anthropocentric. Answer: man centered perspective
◉ Syncretism. Answer: blending of values and concepts from
opposing systems
◉ Nihilism. Answer: There is no meaning. (God is dead. Life is
meaningless)
◉ Regeneration. Answer: (or born again) Giving a second birth to
bring about a new life.
◉ Reconciliation. Answer: Restoring peace and fellowship to a
broken relationship.
,◉ Redemption. Answer: Paying the necessary price to purchase
another's freedom.
◉ Sanctification. Answer: -Setting something apart from common
use for exclusive use in the service of God.
-The ongoing work of God (The Holy Spirit) in which He develops
within the believer a holy lifestyle.
◉ Justification. Answer: -Declaring something free from guilt in a
court of law.
-The act of God in which He declares the sinner to be in right
standing with Himself.
◉ Grace. Answer: -Makes Salvation possible.
-God acts in kindness to provide something undeserved.
-Is demonstrated in the death of Christ on behalf of sinners.
-Makes human effort unnecessary in salvation.
◉ Faith. Answer: -Makes Salvation personal.
-Turning toward Jesus.
-To trust or believe.
, -I have heard, understood, and trust in God's provision in Jesus
Christ.
◉ Repentance. Answer: -Makes Salvation personal.
-Central to the reaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles.
-Turning from sin.
-Realizing I am guilty before God who is holy.
-A "change of mind."
◉ Naturalism. Answer: That only reality exists in the natural realm.
◉ Pantheism. Answer: God and the world are the same thing.
◉ Theism. Answer: God exists, was the creator of the world, and is
personally and intimately involved with His creation. God operates
through natural law but can and does intervene in the affairs of
mankind.
◉ Materialism. Answer: -Philosophical Concept: Reality is based in
what we can "know" through our senses.
-Social Application: Absolute truth is nonexistent of irrelevant to
society. Mankind seeks satisfaction and meaning in external things
such as position, wealth, accomplishments, etc.
ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ 2 Ultimate divisions of worldview. Answer: A. Theism
B. Atheism (non-theism)
◉ Theocentric. Answer: The existence and reality of God will be at
the center of your thinking.
◉ Anthropocentric. Answer: man centered perspective
◉ Syncretism. Answer: blending of values and concepts from
opposing systems
◉ Nihilism. Answer: There is no meaning. (God is dead. Life is
meaningless)
◉ Regeneration. Answer: (or born again) Giving a second birth to
bring about a new life.
◉ Reconciliation. Answer: Restoring peace and fellowship to a
broken relationship.
,◉ Redemption. Answer: Paying the necessary price to purchase
another's freedom.
◉ Sanctification. Answer: -Setting something apart from common
use for exclusive use in the service of God.
-The ongoing work of God (The Holy Spirit) in which He develops
within the believer a holy lifestyle.
◉ Justification. Answer: -Declaring something free from guilt in a
court of law.
-The act of God in which He declares the sinner to be in right
standing with Himself.
◉ Grace. Answer: -Makes Salvation possible.
-God acts in kindness to provide something undeserved.
-Is demonstrated in the death of Christ on behalf of sinners.
-Makes human effort unnecessary in salvation.
◉ Faith. Answer: -Makes Salvation personal.
-Turning toward Jesus.
-To trust or believe.
, -I have heard, understood, and trust in God's provision in Jesus
Christ.
◉ Repentance. Answer: -Makes Salvation personal.
-Central to the reaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles.
-Turning from sin.
-Realizing I am guilty before God who is holy.
-A "change of mind."
◉ Naturalism. Answer: That only reality exists in the natural realm.
◉ Pantheism. Answer: God and the world are the same thing.
◉ Theism. Answer: God exists, was the creator of the world, and is
personally and intimately involved with His creation. God operates
through natural law but can and does intervene in the affairs of
mankind.
◉ Materialism. Answer: -Philosophical Concept: Reality is based in
what we can "know" through our senses.
-Social Application: Absolute truth is nonexistent of irrelevant to
society. Mankind seeks satisfaction and meaning in external things
such as position, wealth, accomplishments, etc.
