GLST 220 FINAL EXAM REVIEW
Describe the difference between the gospel and the plan of salvation as discussed in
class and by McKnight. - Answers :Gospel: The gospel is the story of Jesus fulfilling the
story of Israel. It is the grand narrative of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, and
includes Jesus' second coming and his restoration of his creation. The gospel is the
story of crucial events in the life of Jesus Christ. Salvation is the intended result of the
gospel
Plan of salvation: How we each personally get saved
How are Jesus and the story of Israel connected? - Answers :Jesus fulfills the story of
Israel
What separates Jesus from every other major religious leader? (Lots of things - know
several, but what did we talk about in class over and over and over again?) - Answers
:The main one is the resurrection.
Others: Jesus claimed to be the son of God and equal with the Father
What are some of the differences in how Matthew, Mark, Luke and John communicate
the story of Jesus? (Know key themes of genealogy, kingdom of God/heaven, power
encounters, etc.) - Answers :Matthew: written to the Jews, begins with lineage, focuses
on the kingdom
Mark: first gospel written, Gentile audience, "power encounters", 50% focuses on the
last week: death, burial, and resurrection, "according to the scriptures"
Luke: Jesus fulfilling the Scriptures
John: Jesus from creation + fulfillment of OT, 7 Signs of John, Jesus believed the
kingdom was breaking into history, speaks of a new type of society
What does Scot McKnight mean by the term gospeling? - Answers :to gospel = to
proclaim
gospel = good news
What were the major messages Jesus communicated to people? - Answers :the
kingdom of heaven being near
How did Jesus often call people to respond? - Answers :repent and follow
How did Jesus use OT scripture and prophecy? - Answers :By fulfilling the prophecies
of the Old Testament, Christ validated his life and message.
What NT passage most clearly discusses the apostolic gospel tradition? - Answers :1
Corinthians 15
What is contextualization? - Answers :Contextualization involves an attempt to present
the Gospel in a culturally relevant way, while keeping the truths the same
, Be familiar with Paul's sermon at the Areopagus in Athens and know where it is found in
the Bible - Answers :Acts 17: 16-34
What is worldview and why is it so important? - Answers :The way your world is viewed
and explained.
What are the three cultures one should be familiar with when communicating the
gospel? - Answers :1. ethnolinguistic: ethnic or linguistic shared norms, values,
customs, and worldviews
2. National: living in a country
3. Organizational: organizations and professions
4. generational
What is the relationship between learning another culture and knowing your own
culture? - Answers :
What are the analogies of culture discussed in class? - Answers :Iceberg: 10% easy to
see: customs + courtesies, 90% hard to see
Tree with roots
What are the layers of culture and the questions associated with each layer? - Answers
:1. Behavior: What is done? leads to questions of meaning: Why is this done?
2. What is good or best? What "should" or "ought" to be?
3. Beliefs: What is true?
4. Worldview: What is real?
What are elements of verbal and non-verbal communication discussed in class? -
Answers :Tone of voice, personal space, eye contact, touch, silence, body language,
hand gestures, facial expressions
What is cultural intelligence (CQ)? - Answers :The capability to function effectively
across various cultural concepts (national, ethnic, organizational, generational, etc.)
What is ethnocentrism? - Answers :The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own
ethnic group or culture / tendency to view alien groups or cultures from the perspective
of one's own.
What are the differences between universal, cultural, and personal characteristics of
behavior? - Answers :
What are the four dimensions of CQ? Describe each dimension - including sub-
dimensions. - Answers :1. CQ Drive: Your interest, drive, and confidence to adapt to
multicultural situations.
Sub dimensions of CQ Drive:
Intrinsic Interest: Deriving enjoyment from culturally diverse experiences.
Extrinsic Interest: Gaining benefits from culturally diverse experiences.
Describe the difference between the gospel and the plan of salvation as discussed in
class and by McKnight. - Answers :Gospel: The gospel is the story of Jesus fulfilling the
story of Israel. It is the grand narrative of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, and
includes Jesus' second coming and his restoration of his creation. The gospel is the
story of crucial events in the life of Jesus Christ. Salvation is the intended result of the
gospel
Plan of salvation: How we each personally get saved
How are Jesus and the story of Israel connected? - Answers :Jesus fulfills the story of
Israel
What separates Jesus from every other major religious leader? (Lots of things - know
several, but what did we talk about in class over and over and over again?) - Answers
:The main one is the resurrection.
Others: Jesus claimed to be the son of God and equal with the Father
What are some of the differences in how Matthew, Mark, Luke and John communicate
the story of Jesus? (Know key themes of genealogy, kingdom of God/heaven, power
encounters, etc.) - Answers :Matthew: written to the Jews, begins with lineage, focuses
on the kingdom
Mark: first gospel written, Gentile audience, "power encounters", 50% focuses on the
last week: death, burial, and resurrection, "according to the scriptures"
Luke: Jesus fulfilling the Scriptures
John: Jesus from creation + fulfillment of OT, 7 Signs of John, Jesus believed the
kingdom was breaking into history, speaks of a new type of society
What does Scot McKnight mean by the term gospeling? - Answers :to gospel = to
proclaim
gospel = good news
What were the major messages Jesus communicated to people? - Answers :the
kingdom of heaven being near
How did Jesus often call people to respond? - Answers :repent and follow
How did Jesus use OT scripture and prophecy? - Answers :By fulfilling the prophecies
of the Old Testament, Christ validated his life and message.
What NT passage most clearly discusses the apostolic gospel tradition? - Answers :1
Corinthians 15
What is contextualization? - Answers :Contextualization involves an attempt to present
the Gospel in a culturally relevant way, while keeping the truths the same
, Be familiar with Paul's sermon at the Areopagus in Athens and know where it is found in
the Bible - Answers :Acts 17: 16-34
What is worldview and why is it so important? - Answers :The way your world is viewed
and explained.
What are the three cultures one should be familiar with when communicating the
gospel? - Answers :1. ethnolinguistic: ethnic or linguistic shared norms, values,
customs, and worldviews
2. National: living in a country
3. Organizational: organizations and professions
4. generational
What is the relationship between learning another culture and knowing your own
culture? - Answers :
What are the analogies of culture discussed in class? - Answers :Iceberg: 10% easy to
see: customs + courtesies, 90% hard to see
Tree with roots
What are the layers of culture and the questions associated with each layer? - Answers
:1. Behavior: What is done? leads to questions of meaning: Why is this done?
2. What is good or best? What "should" or "ought" to be?
3. Beliefs: What is true?
4. Worldview: What is real?
What are elements of verbal and non-verbal communication discussed in class? -
Answers :Tone of voice, personal space, eye contact, touch, silence, body language,
hand gestures, facial expressions
What is cultural intelligence (CQ)? - Answers :The capability to function effectively
across various cultural concepts (national, ethnic, organizational, generational, etc.)
What is ethnocentrism? - Answers :The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own
ethnic group or culture / tendency to view alien groups or cultures from the perspective
of one's own.
What are the differences between universal, cultural, and personal characteristics of
behavior? - Answers :
What are the four dimensions of CQ? Describe each dimension - including sub-
dimensions. - Answers :1. CQ Drive: Your interest, drive, and confidence to adapt to
multicultural situations.
Sub dimensions of CQ Drive:
Intrinsic Interest: Deriving enjoyment from culturally diverse experiences.
Extrinsic Interest: Gaining benefits from culturally diverse experiences.
