RLGN 105 - FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
What are the five questions that define worldview - Answers The question of: origin, identity,
meaning, morality, and destiny
The question of origin - Answers Genesis 1:1
"How did life begin in the first place?"
"Where did I come from?"
The question of Identity - Answers Genesis 1:27-28
"What does it mean to be a human?"
"Am I more important than animals?"
The question of Meaning - Answers Matthew 22:37-40
"Why are we here?"
"Why am I here?"
The Question of morality - Answers Matthew 22:37-40
"What is meant by right and wrong?"
"How should I live?"
The question of Destiny - Answers Revelation 20:11-15
"Is there life after death?"
"What will happen to me when I die?"
"Will I have to answer for how I lived my life?"
What is the basis of a Biblical worldview - Answers God exists, God has realized himself to
mankind, Jesus is God's son who is the redeemer of the world, the Bible is God's Word, and
Christians are to follow the teachings of the Bible
Ethical gray area - Answers An area that is not specifically addressed in Scripture and is
therefore viewed as permissible by some Christians.
Stronger brother - Answers One who participates in an ethical gray area in full assurance of his
conscience because of his understanding of Christian freedom.
, Note: This does not necessarily mean he is more mature in the faith than a weaker brother.
Weaker Brother - Answers One who does not participate in an ethical gray area because of the
sensitivity of his conscience: his participation would be a sin to him
Note: This does not necessarily mean he is less mature in the faith than a stronger brother.
Stumbling block - Answers An action taken by a stronger brother which, though it would
ordinarily qualify as a
permissible act of freedom, influences a weaker brother to sin against his conscience.
Convinced for ourselves - Answers 1. We must be true to ourselves and not act simply on the
opinions of others.
2. Rom 14:5
3. Rom 14:22-23
Confident before God - Answers 1. If we are confident that what we are engaged in will pass our
Lord's scrutiny at the judgment day, we should continue; if not, we should refrain.
2. Rom 14:6-12
Considerate of other believers - Answers 1. Rom 14:6-12
2. To "offend" here does not mean to make angry, but rather to cause
another believer to act in such a way
3. "Am I my brothers keeper?" - Cain! The spiritual truth is that we are our brothers keeper! (Rom
14:15-20, 15:1-6)
4. Liberty is great! Unity is better. (Eph 4:3, 11-16)
5. We are here to Edify one another, not tear down.
Concerned for unbelievers - Answers 1. I Cor 10:27-33
2. Paul was burdened enough about the unsaved that he restricted himself in doing only what
enhanced the gospel in their eyes
What are the main principles - Answers Convinced for ourselves , Confident before God,
Considerate of other believers, Concerned for unbelievers
Guidelines (The ease ("E"ase) of Decision Making - Answers Principles of Expedience,
Edification, Excess, Enslavement, Equivocation, Encroachment, Example, Evangelism, Emulation,
Exaltation
What are the five questions that define worldview - Answers The question of: origin, identity,
meaning, morality, and destiny
The question of origin - Answers Genesis 1:1
"How did life begin in the first place?"
"Where did I come from?"
The question of Identity - Answers Genesis 1:27-28
"What does it mean to be a human?"
"Am I more important than animals?"
The question of Meaning - Answers Matthew 22:37-40
"Why are we here?"
"Why am I here?"
The Question of morality - Answers Matthew 22:37-40
"What is meant by right and wrong?"
"How should I live?"
The question of Destiny - Answers Revelation 20:11-15
"Is there life after death?"
"What will happen to me when I die?"
"Will I have to answer for how I lived my life?"
What is the basis of a Biblical worldview - Answers God exists, God has realized himself to
mankind, Jesus is God's son who is the redeemer of the world, the Bible is God's Word, and
Christians are to follow the teachings of the Bible
Ethical gray area - Answers An area that is not specifically addressed in Scripture and is
therefore viewed as permissible by some Christians.
Stronger brother - Answers One who participates in an ethical gray area in full assurance of his
conscience because of his understanding of Christian freedom.
, Note: This does not necessarily mean he is more mature in the faith than a weaker brother.
Weaker Brother - Answers One who does not participate in an ethical gray area because of the
sensitivity of his conscience: his participation would be a sin to him
Note: This does not necessarily mean he is less mature in the faith than a stronger brother.
Stumbling block - Answers An action taken by a stronger brother which, though it would
ordinarily qualify as a
permissible act of freedom, influences a weaker brother to sin against his conscience.
Convinced for ourselves - Answers 1. We must be true to ourselves and not act simply on the
opinions of others.
2. Rom 14:5
3. Rom 14:22-23
Confident before God - Answers 1. If we are confident that what we are engaged in will pass our
Lord's scrutiny at the judgment day, we should continue; if not, we should refrain.
2. Rom 14:6-12
Considerate of other believers - Answers 1. Rom 14:6-12
2. To "offend" here does not mean to make angry, but rather to cause
another believer to act in such a way
3. "Am I my brothers keeper?" - Cain! The spiritual truth is that we are our brothers keeper! (Rom
14:15-20, 15:1-6)
4. Liberty is great! Unity is better. (Eph 4:3, 11-16)
5. We are here to Edify one another, not tear down.
Concerned for unbelievers - Answers 1. I Cor 10:27-33
2. Paul was burdened enough about the unsaved that he restricted himself in doing only what
enhanced the gospel in their eyes
What are the main principles - Answers Convinced for ourselves , Confident before God,
Considerate of other believers, Concerned for unbelievers
Guidelines (The ease ("E"ase) of Decision Making - Answers Principles of Expedience,
Edification, Excess, Enslavement, Equivocation, Encroachment, Example, Evangelism, Emulation,
Exaltation
