GLST 200 Liberty University Final Exam Study Guide Questions Well Answered
Where does a global focus begin in scripture? - Answers the Old Testament, Genesis 12
What type of nation did God want Israel to be in the OT? - Answers A nation that told the world
of the glory of God
Describe a Me-centric vs, God-centric approach to missions - Answers Me-Centric is when
missions can become an idol and it takes the focus off of God
God-Centric is when the focus is on the Lord and spreading His glory
Why is the Abrahamic covenant significant and where is it found? - Answers Genesis 12, and
establishes a global mission statement.
What were the 3 promises given to Abraham in Genesis? - Answers Land, family (nations), and
blessing.
What were the two ways God used Israel's captivity and exile in the OT? - Answers As
punishment for their sins and as a way for them to fulfill their missional purposes
What are the key mission verses found in scripture? What do they say? - Answers Matthew
28:19-20 = great commission
Matthew 24:14 = gospel will be spread to every people and then the end will come
Genesis 12 = Abraham
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? - Answers It expresses understanding something's
intrinsic worth, something beautiful and radiant
What does Psalm 96 say? - Answers It discusses God's glory and the fact that He deserves glory
What event in the OT reveals God's glory by establishing His Name globally? - Answers The ten
plagues and the Israelites rescue from Egypt
What does Steve Hawthorne say about God's glory? - Answers God reveals His glory to receive
glory.
Why does missions exist? - Answers It exists because worship of God does not.
What is the ultimate foundation for our passion to see God glorified? - Answers Our passion is
rooted in God's passion to be glorified.
, Who did God send to the Gentiles specifically in the NT? - Answers Paul
What are the reasons for missions? - Answers To spread the glory and gospel of God and so
that many can have a relationship with Him
Why does God reveal Himself? - Answers His name will be glorified, his kingdom will be
established, and some from all nations will be reconciled.
? - Answers
What does the great commission say and where is it found? - Answers 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? - Answers 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 - Answers The kingdom of God is where He is glorified and
a privilege to be a part of.
What are the signs of the kingdom? - Answers Jesus miracles, God established the kingdom,
Spirit manifests signs of the kingdom through us, mercy and compassion.
What are the message, mission, and motives of the kingdom? - Answers 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? - Answers Death, Satan, and
sin.
What is the Christian's responsibility in the kingdom of God? - Answers To share God's glory and
be in relationship with Him
What is the title that Jesus chose for Himself in the NT? - Answers 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? - Answers Through the Israelites in the OT and through the
church in the NT and now.
What are the methods of Jesus? - Answers Miracles, parables, relationships, and teaching.
Describe God's call to the nations as reflected in the OT, the NT, in Jesus' ministry, and the work
Where does a global focus begin in scripture? - Answers the Old Testament, Genesis 12
What type of nation did God want Israel to be in the OT? - Answers A nation that told the world
of the glory of God
Describe a Me-centric vs, God-centric approach to missions - Answers Me-Centric is when
missions can become an idol and it takes the focus off of God
God-Centric is when the focus is on the Lord and spreading His glory
Why is the Abrahamic covenant significant and where is it found? - Answers Genesis 12, and
establishes a global mission statement.
What were the 3 promises given to Abraham in Genesis? - Answers Land, family (nations), and
blessing.
What were the two ways God used Israel's captivity and exile in the OT? - Answers As
punishment for their sins and as a way for them to fulfill their missional purposes
What are the key mission verses found in scripture? What do they say? - Answers Matthew
28:19-20 = great commission
Matthew 24:14 = gospel will be spread to every people and then the end will come
Genesis 12 = Abraham
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? - Answers It expresses understanding something's
intrinsic worth, something beautiful and radiant
What does Psalm 96 say? - Answers It discusses God's glory and the fact that He deserves glory
What event in the OT reveals God's glory by establishing His Name globally? - Answers The ten
plagues and the Israelites rescue from Egypt
What does Steve Hawthorne say about God's glory? - Answers God reveals His glory to receive
glory.
Why does missions exist? - Answers It exists because worship of God does not.
What is the ultimate foundation for our passion to see God glorified? - Answers Our passion is
rooted in God's passion to be glorified.
, Who did God send to the Gentiles specifically in the NT? - Answers Paul
What are the reasons for missions? - Answers To spread the glory and gospel of God and so
that many can have a relationship with Him
Why does God reveal Himself? - Answers His name will be glorified, his kingdom will be
established, and some from all nations will be reconciled.
? - Answers
What does the great commission say and where is it found? - Answers 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? - Answers 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 - Answers The kingdom of God is where He is glorified and
a privilege to be a part of.
What are the signs of the kingdom? - Answers Jesus miracles, God established the kingdom,
Spirit manifests signs of the kingdom through us, mercy and compassion.
What are the message, mission, and motives of the kingdom? - Answers 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? - Answers Death, Satan, and
sin.
What is the Christian's responsibility in the kingdom of God? - Answers To share God's glory and
be in relationship with Him
What is the title that Jesus chose for Himself in the NT? - Answers 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? - Answers Through the Israelites in the OT and through the
church in the NT and now.
What are the methods of Jesus? - Answers Miracles, parables, relationships, and teaching.
Describe God's call to the nations as reflected in the OT, the NT, in Jesus' ministry, and the work
