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CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Recall a time when you met someone with a different worldview than yours, and you had a difficult time relating. What challenges did you have relating to that person? How might an understanding of the other’s worldview have helped you in that situation?

DQ2 After viewing one of the films listed in the “Topic 1 Discussion Question Film Resource” from the topic materials, answer the following two questions. Before you post, change the title of the post to include the title of the movie you are discussing.

What is one worldview depicted in the movie?

Which character(s) held that worldview?

Provide at least two quotes or scene descriptions from the movie to defend your point.

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 2 Discussion

DQ1 Where do atheism and Christianity agree and disagree on views of the origin of the universe? What difference might someone’s belief about the origin of the universe make in how that person lives his or her life? CWV101 Christian Worldview

DQ2 Explain who God is to the Christian using at least three characteristics of God. Why are the characteristics of God so important to the Christian worldview?

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 3 Discussion

DQ1 The Christian worldview provides an explanation for human nature and the story of the creation and fall (Gen. 1-3). A great deal of the suffering that people experience and much of man’s inhumanity to man are explained by this description of the fall of human nature. Is this characterization of human nature accurate? Why or why not? If not, what is an alternative explanation?

DQ2 How does the fall relate to tragedies like 9/11 and disasters such as the Tsunami of 2004?

Explain how your reaction to evil events has caused you to reassess your worldview.

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 4 Discussion

DQ1 According to the Bible and the Christian worldview, Jesus was fully God and fully human. Interacting with the readings, especially Philippians 2:5-11 and Hebrews 1:1-3, explain why this teaching of Jesus’ full divinity and full humanity is important to Christianity.

DQ2 Read the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) and answer the following questions: What do you believe is the main theme Jesus is communicating? Explain the three principal characters. Who do you identify with the most, and why?

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 After reading the account of the resurrection of Christ in Luke 24 and again in the assigned textbook chapters, express why the resurrection is so important to the Christian worldview. CWV101 Christian Worldview

DQ2 According to the Christian worldview, how does one gain eternal life? Use Bible verses to support your response. How does the Christian concept of hope for the afterlife differ from that concept in other worldviews?

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 6 Discussion

DQ1 Jesus made many absolute statements such as the following: John 14:6: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (NIV). Matthew 7:13-14: “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” (NIV). Interacting with these statements, how would you answer someone accusing Christianity of exclusivism (as defined in Chapter 8 of the textbook)?

DQ2 How would you explain how a good, loving, and all-powerful God allows suffering and evil in his creation? Cite a specific example of suffering and/or evil that you have seen or experienced. CWV101 Christian Worldview

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 7 Discussion

DQ1 After reviewing the Chapter 11 “Finding Your Purpose” section, discuss some of the ways that people might discover their purpose. Where are you in the process of finding your purpose?

DQ2 What might be some of the ramifications of living without purpose? How might having purpose in life impact the way people live their daily lives, and make long-term plans and decisions?

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 1 Assignment – Personal Commitments Assessment

In this assignment, you will examine your worldview using the personal commitments described in Chapter 2 of the textbook. This may be the first time you have thought deeply about what you believe, so give yourself time to reflect on each question. You will also have the opportunity to examine your worldview according to a test given in the textbook and to express what you think the Christian faith is all about. CWV101 Christian Worldview

Follow the directions in the “Personal Commitments Assessment” worksheet.

GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Reminder: This is a worksheet so the LopesWrite score will be higher due to the directions and questions.

Be sure you answer both Part 1 and Part 2 of this assignment before submitting.

Part 1

After reading Chapter 2 in the textbook and the lecture for this topic, write a two- to three-sentence answer to each of the six questions that form the basic components or personal commitments for your worldview. Answer the questions about your own beliefs in your own words, not what you think the Christian worldview believes. Keep this worksheet intact and only add your answers under each question. CWV101 Christian Worldview

1. What is your belief about ultimate reality?
2. What is your belief about the nature of the universe?
3. What is your belief about human nature and the afterlife?
4. What is your belief about knowledge?
5. What is your basis of ethics?
6. What is your purpose?

Part 2

Answer the following two questions with a 250-550-word response for each.

1. Your answers to the questions in Part 1 form the basis of your worldview. Now that you have articulated your worldview, evaluate it according to the practical test described in Chapter 2 of the textbook and the lecture. Can you live your worldview out in the world as we know it? Why or why not? CWV101 Christian Worldview
2. Reflect on your current understanding of the Christian faith. In other words, what is the essence of the Christian worldview? How does one become a Christian?

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 2 Assignment – Origins Reflection

In this assignment, you will summarize beliefs about the origin of the universe and life, including what Christians believe, what you believe, and how people’s beliefs about origins might impact how they live.

After reflecting on chapters 1 and 2 of Genesis, create a 15-slide presentation covering the following topics, paying particular emphasis on item three:

Briefly explain the Genesis account of creation (first two chapters). The point is not to retell all aspects of the story in detail, but just to make the message of the Bible clear. CWV101 Christian Worldview

Explain and support your interpretation of the origin of the universe. Here you may want to address evolution, age of the earth, and whether or not it can be reconciled with the message of the Bible.

Express how your understanding of the origin of the universe impacts your worldview, specifically your view of God, of humanity, and responsibility to care for the earth.

The first slide will be the title slide including your name and course information. The last slide(s) will be your list of references. You may use the textbook, the lecture, or other scholarly references. Cite all sources, including the Bible, as you would in an essay. The in-text citations should be placed on the actual slides in the presentation so the audience can see them. Put basic content on the actual slides and elaborate on all your points in the slide notes. Also, utilize the attached “Origins Presentation Template” to complete the assignment.

In an effort to keep the file sizes reasonable, use no more than four low-resolution images. As in all aspects of this course, show respect for all other views, with no condescension. Keep your presentation positive and focused on what you believe, not on what you do not believe. CWV101 Christian Worldview

Use two to four resources, in addition to the Bible.

While GCU style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using GCU formatting guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 3 Assignment – Fall of Humanity: Then and Now

In this assignment, you will analyze the implications of the fall of humanity, consider the impact of the fall on humanity, and reflect on the continuing consequences of the fall for people throughout human history.

One of the central components of every worldview is the topic of human nature. The topic of human nature asks questions about human value, human flourishing, and human purpose. Within the Christian worldview, the issue of sin and the consequences of the fall factor prominently into the topic of human nature. CWV101 Christian Worldview

Use the “Fall of Humanity: Then and Now Worksheet” to complete this assignment.

In this two-part assignment, you will explore the topic of human nature from the perspective of the Christian worldview. The first part of the assignment involves gathering research. The second part of the assignment addresses how the effects of the fall are still evident in the world today.

While GCU style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Fall of Humanity: Then and Now Worksheet. CWV101 Christian Worldview

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PART ONE: THE FALL – THEN

Read the assigned readings in Topic 3 (textbook Chapter 4, Lecture 3, “The Mystery of Original Sin” article, and Bible passages) and address the following questions with a total word count (including all questions and answers combined) of 500-900 words.

Cite all of the resources used with in-text citations, using at least two sources from the Topic 3 readings. Include these in the reference list at the end of the assignment.

Write your paragraph response directly below each question:

1. What is revealed about human nature (from Genesis 1-2)?
2. What are the consequences of the fall for human nature (from Genesis 3)?
3. What is revealed about human purpose from the readings? What does it mean for humans to flourish, in other words to achieve spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being?
4. How might these questions about human nature, purpose, and flourishing be answered by those holding a pantheistic or atheistic (choose one) worldview?

PART TWO: THE FALL – NOW

Consider how the fall and humanity’s exposure to good and evil are seen in the way some people treat themselves and others in dehumanizing ways today (examples: abuse, addiction, bullying, domestic violence, eating disorders, human trafficking, pornography, poverty, racism, vandalism, etc.). CWV101 Christian Worldview

Choose one act of dehumanization and write the script for a short TV public service announcement in 350-650 words. Use at least two different sources from the GCU Library cited in the text and listed below in the list of references.

Include the following:

• Highlight how the act of dehumanization is evident in the world today.
• Provide solid ideas for prevention.
• Include statistics, causes, and impact on people (victim, perpetrator, others as appropriate). • Discuss how a God-centered worldview contributes to a solution.
• Include notes within the script about the images and video that would be included when shooting the commercial.

From the topic materials, view the two examples of a public service announcement:

1. Child Internet Safety PSA – Online Predators CWV101 Christian Worldview
2. Dangers of Sexting: What Teens Need to Know

Write your paper below:

REFERENCES

List at least two references below for each part of the assignment above, for a minimum of four references. Prepare these references according to the guidelines found in the Student Success Center. Include the permalink for the GCU Library sources used.

Example reference: Shuster, M. (2013). The mystery of original sin: We don’t know why God permitted the fall, but we know all too well the evil and sin that still plague us. Christianity Today, 57(3), 38-41. Retrieved from https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rfh&AN=ATLA0001935909&site=ehost-live&scope=site

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 4 Assignment – Mark 8:29

In Mark 8:29, Jesus discussed with his disciples what people were saying about him. Jesus asked his disciples directly, “But who do you say that I am?” In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of who Christians claim Jesus is and to share your own belief about who Jesus is.

Follow the directions in the “Mark 8:29 Worksheet.” CWV101 Christian Worldview

GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Please address each question below with complete sentences and clear, specific explanation. The total word count (including all questions and answers combined) should be between 900-1400 words. For questions one and two, use a total of one to three resources, in addition to the Bible. Include sources in the reference list at the end of the assignment. If you have your own Bible commentary, you may use that, or use the sources in the “Other Biblical Sources on the Internet” found in the topic materials.

Sample citation:

Keener, C. S. (2011). IVP New Testament Commentary Series: Matthew. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic. Retrieved from https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/ivp-nt/toc/

1. Select one teaching of Jesus from one of the following Bible verses (underline the passage chosen): Matthew 5:21-24; Matthew 5:43-48; Matthew 6:19-24; Matthew 7:15-23; Luke 15:1-32; John 13:1-17, 34-35; John 15:1-11. Answer the following questions: CWV101 Christian Worldview
2. What was Jesus’ point in the teaching?
3. What sort of relevance does this teaching have for other worldviews?
4. What does this teaching reveal about Jesus?
5. Identify at least one claim that Jesus made about his nature and/or the purpose of his ministry (such as in Matthew 9:1-8; Matt 9:9-13; Luke 7:18-23; John 5:16-18; John 10:25-38; or John 14:5-11). Underline the passage chosen. What is the significance of this claim?
6. How would you personally answer Jesus’ question, “But who do you say that I am?” (Mark 8:29 ESV). Describe your own beliefs about Jesus.

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 5 Assignment: Benchmark – Gospel Essentials

In this assignment, you will assess your understanding of the Christian worldview, including the main topics you have covered up to this point. You will summarize and analyze the essential elements of the Christian worldview and reflect on implications for your own worldview.

Write a 1,250-1,500-word essay using at least two course resources (textbook, lectures, the Bible) and at least two other sources from the GCU Library to support your points. CWV101 Christian Worldview Remember, the Bible counts as one reference regardless of how many times you use it or how many verses you cite.

Begin your paper with an appropriate introduction, including a thesis statement to introduce the purpose of the paper.

Organize your paper with the following sections, using the seven underlined titles for subheadings.

Write at least one paragraph for each component using the underlined titles for a subheading.

God: What is God like? What are God’s characteristics? What is his creation?

Humanity: What is human nature? What is human purpose? What is the root cause of human problems? Jesus: What is Jesus’ true identity? What did Jesus do? Why is Jesus’ identity and work significant for the Christian worldview? CWV101 Christian Worldview

Restoration: What is the solution to human problems according to the Christian worldview? What role do grace and faith play in Christian salvation? How do Christians think that the transformation of self and society happen?

Analysis: Analyze the Christian worldview by addressing each of the following questions: What are the benefits or strengths of Christian belief? What is troublesome or confusing about Christianity? How does Christianity influence a person’s thinking and behavior?

Reflection: Reflect on your worldview by answering one of the following questions: If you are not a Christian, what similarities and differences are there between your worldview and the Christian worldview? If you are a Christian, how specifically do you live out the beliefs of the Christian worldview?

Conclusion: Synthesize the main points, pulling the ideas of the paper together.

References

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Review the GCU Template for formatting and utilize the attached “Gospel Essentials Template” to complete the benchmark assignment. CWV101 Christian Worldview

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following competency:

MC3: Christian Worldview Knowledge

Benchmark – Gospel Essentials

In at least 150 words, complete your introductory paragraph with a thesis statement in which you will address each of the following six sections with at least one paragraph each. CWV101 Christian Worldview

God

In at least 150 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to include citations.

Humanity

In at least 150 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to include citations.

Jesus

In at least 150 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to include citations.

Restoration

In at least 150 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to include citations.

Analysis

In at least 150 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to include citations.

Reflection

In at least 150 words, respond thoroughly to the questions in the assignment. Be sure to include citations.

Conclusion

In at least 150 words, synthesize the main points, pulling the ideas of the paper together. Be sure to include citations.

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 6 Assignment: Guided Analysis: Suffering

In a guided analysis, you will interact with the problem of evil and suffering and provide your own response to the problem in comparison to the Christian response. CWV101 Christian Worldview

Follow the directions in the “Guided Analysis: Suffering Worksheet.”

GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Address the following questions, responding to each one directly below the question. Your total word count (including all questions and answers combined) should be between 900-1150 words. Include a reference page.

1. Describe a time when you experienced a significant period of suffering. How did you deal with that experience? How did you find comfort in the midst of suffering?
2. Briefly summarize the problem of evil and suffering. Cite and reference the lecture and/or Chapter 9 in the textbook.
3. Briefly summarize the Christian worldview’s response to the problem of evil and suffering. Cite and reference the lecture and/or Chapter 9 in the textbook.
4. Imagine that a close friend has just suffered through a great personal loss (death of a loved one, natural disaster, disease, job loss, divorce, or a broken relationship) and your friend asks you why God would let such a terrible thing happen. How would you respond to your friend? CWV101 Christian Worldview
5. According to Chapter 7 in the textbook, how might the problem of evil and suffering lead one to the conclusion that moral absolutes exist?

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 7 Assignment: Benchmark – Ethical Dilemmas

In this assignment, you will analyze the implications of an ethical issue according to the Christian worldview. You will be challenged to think about Christian worldview core beliefs and apply what you have learned over this course. This will be a thorough analysis of a case study you will choose from the options provided.

Write a 1,000-1,500-word essay in which you analyze ethical thinking and use values-based decision-making to address a case study from the perspective of the Christian worldview. Choose one case study from the five options listed in the attached “Ethical Dilemmas” document.

After an appropriate introductory paragraph with a thesis statement in which you name the scenario you are choosing, address each of the following six sections with at least one paragraph each. Write at least one paragraph for each component using the underlined titles for a subheading. CWV101 Christian Worldview

Ethical Dilemma: Briefly describe the ethical dilemma in your own words, including (a) what in the scenario makes it difficult to make an ethical decision and (b) at least two options for resolving the scenario, providing a brief overview of what sort of ethical decisions each option might make.

Core Beliefs: What beliefs about God and humanity from the Christian worldview are relevant to the scenario? How might these core worldview commitments of Christians influence one’s decision-making with regard to this scenario?

Resolution: Describe the Christian worldview’s proposal for resolving the ethical dilemma. How should the person in the scenario act according to the Christian worldview? What is the best course of action for a Christian? (Note: The resolution should be consistent with Christian worldview commitments.) CWV101 Christian Worldview

Evaluation: What might be the unintended consequences and perceived benefits of the resolution proposed by the Christian worldview?

Comparison: How does the Christian worldview resolution compare to how another worldview might resolve the dilemma? Choose a specific contrasting worldview, such as atheism, pantheism, or scientism.

Conclusion: Synthesize the main points, pulling the ideas of the paper together.

References

Use and cite two course resources (textbook, lectures, and the Bible), and at least two scholarly sources from the GCU Library that address the issue from opposing sides. Refer to the directions on “Navigating the GCU Library for CWV Benchmark Research” and the “Example Ethical Dilemma Essay.” CWV101 Christian Worldview

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Review the GCU Template for formatting and utilize the attached “Ethical Dilemmas Essay Template” to complete the benchmark assignment. CWV101 Christian Worldview

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

This benchmark assignment assesses the following competencies:

MC1: Critical Thinking

MC2: Effective Communication

MC3: Christian Worldview Knowledge

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 1 Quiz

1 Chapter 1 of our textbook says that “worldview relates to the whole person.” Assuming this is true, which of the following must also be true?

Our worldview only affects how we think and reason.

Our worldview only affects our behavior. CWV101 Christian Worldview

Our worldview affects both our thinking process and our everyday behavior.

Our worldview is based on faith alone so neither our thoughts nor actions play a role.

2 Which one of the worldview elements listed below deals with questions like, “Why are we here?” and “What should we be doing with our lives?”

Ultimate Reality

Human Nature

Knowledge

Ethics

Purpose

3 What makes up our worldview?

A foundational set of assumptions to which one commits that serves as a framework for understanding and interpreting reality and that deeply shapes one’s behavior.

A set of assumptions or beliefs about reality that affect how we think and how we live.

The comprehensive perspective from which we interpret all of reality.

All of the above CWV101 Christian Worldview

4 Which worldview family does not believe in anything supernatural?

Atheism

Theism

Pantheism

Deism

5 All worldviews are private. There is no such thing as a shared worldview.

True False

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 2 Quiz

Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight” (ESV).

1 Which of the following statements is most consistent with Proverbs 9:10?

We should fear God because of his amazing knowledge and insight.

Knowing and fearing God leads to wise decisions. CWV101 Christian Worldview

Fearing God leads to insight and power over God’s enemies.

Fearing the Lord leads to not fearing one’s enemies.

2 Which “acts” are part of the biblical story?

Creation, Fall, and Redemption

Creation, Paradise, and Covenants

Predestination, Creation, and Salvation

Old Testament, Apocrypha, and New Testament

3 Which of the following statements is true of the theistic evolution view of the creation of the world?

This view believes all life evolved as a result of unguided natural processes.

This view is commonly held by atheists. CWV101 Christian Worldview

This view believes all life evolved in a process guided and empowered by God.

This view believes the earth is relatively young, about 6,000 years old.

4 Which persons of the Trinity were involved in the creation?

God the Father

God the Son

God the Holy Spirit

All of the above CWV101 Christian Worldview

5 Which of the following statements is true of the old earth view of the creation of the world?

This view believes God created the universe in 6 literal 24-hour days.

This view agrees with mainstream science that the universe and earth are billions of years old.

This view believes that life appeared in stages as God gave the commands.

Both b) and c) are true of the old earth view of the creation of the world.

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 3 Quiz

1 According to Isaiah 59:1-2:

We are as sinful as we can be.

Our sins separate us from God.

Our sins show us our need of God to save us.

Unconfessed sin may cause us sorrow.

2 According to the textbook, idolatry is compared with what?

Worshipping the sun, moon, and stars

An unfaithful spouse CWV101 Christian Worldview

Robbing the temple

Bringing the worst animals to the priests

3 The earliest prophecy is given in Genesis 3:15 and known as the proto-evangelium, meaning:

First gospel

First church movement

Before the gospel

Promoting evangelism

4 Which of the following best describes the primary ministry of the Old Testament prophets?

They foretold events in distant future. CWV101 Christian Worldview

They pronounced judgments against the foreign nations.

They pronounced judgment against Israel.

They announced the coming of a Davidic king.

5 Which of the following best completes the following sentence from the textbook? “The history of humanity is best characterized by a departure from ________________.”

Idealism

Redemption

Sanity

Wisdom

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 4 Quiz

1 In Luke 10, how did Jesus respond to the lawyer who asked him, “And who is my neighbor?”

Jesus told him the parable of the good Samaritan. CWV101 Christian Worldview

Jesus told him about the good shepherd.

Jesus taught about the rich man and Lazarus.

Jesus taught about taking up your cross and following him.

2 According to John 10:1-18 which of the following does not describe Jesus as the Good Shepherd?

He loves and cares for his sheep.

He calls his sheep by name.

He keeps his sheep in a pen for their safety.

He lays down his life for the sheep.

3 The pronouncement of the forgiveness of our sins by Jesus Christ is called the incarnation. True False

4 According to Philippians 2:5-8, what direction did Jesus’ life take?

Divinity > Humanity > Servant > Criminal Death

Humanity > Divinity > Death > Grave

Infancy > Childhood > Adolescence > Adulthood

None of the above

5 Which of the following describes a temptation Jesus faced?

Turning stones into bread.

Bowing to the devil for all the power and wealth in the world.

Throwing himself off the temple to test God.

All of the above

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 5 Quiz

1 According to the lecture, the good news of the gospel can be summarized in three Rs:

Reformation, Reinterpretation, and Repudiation

Return, Revelation, and Reconstruction

Reverence, Revival, and Repose

Rescue, Redemption, and Renewal CWV101 Christian Worldview

2 According to the teaching of Jesus in John 13:35, how are his followers to be recognized?

By their strict obedience to Old Testament laws

By their love for one another

By their willingness to sacrifice everything

All of the above

3 According to Romans 3:23, all humans, when measured against the divine law, are found guilty of sin and fall short of the glory of God.

True False

4 The story Jesus told in Matthew 18:21-35 illustrates how unrealistic it is to forgive others.

True False CWV101 Christian Worldview

5 Wisdom in the Christian worldview includes the following:

Having perfect knowledge of everything

Knowing the answer for all of humanity’s problems

Being transformed from selfishness to selflessness

Being successful and rich in this life

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 6 Quiz

1 The Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5-7) begins with the Beatitudes. Which of these blessings is most emphasized by Jesus?

Blessed are those who mourn. CWV101 Christian Worldview

Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.

Blessed are the merciful.

2 How do the first four of the Ten Commandments differ from the last six?

The first four are positive and the last six are negative – “Thou shalt not…”

The first four describe our duty to God and the remaining six our duty to people.

The first four apply only to the Old Testament age, while the last six apply for all time.

Both a) and b) are true. CWV101 Christian Worldview

3 In Raphael’s famous painting School of Athens, how are Plato and Aristotle depicted?

Plato is pointing up, referring to ideal forms that define universal truths.

Aristotle is gesturing horizontally, referring to the belief that particular examples lead to universal truths.

Plato and Aristotle are both agreeing that universal truths come only from particular examples.

Both a) and b) are true.

4 According to the lecture, “Without God…”

There can be no morality.

There can be no moral and spiritual absolute truths.

There can be no absolute truth.

None of the above

5 In the Gospel of John Chapter 11, the story of Lazarus teaches many truths. Identify which of the following lessons can be learned from this story. CWV101 Christian Worldview

Jesus knew what was going to happen to Lazarus.

Jesus felt the grief of others deeply.

God has the power to raise the dead.

Death is not the end for those who believe in Jesus.

All of the above are true.

Only a), b), and c) are true.

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 7 Final Quiz

1 Which of the following statements is true of the kingdom of God?

It is a physical kingdom.

It is already and not yet.

It is specific to particular geographical land in Israel.

It will begin after Jesus’ returns.

2 God’s mission flows out of his character.

True False

3 After the fall, what was true about all humanity?

They have the possibility of becoming sinful.

They are sinful by nature. CWV101 Christian Worldview

They lost the image of God.

They are as sinful as they can be.

4 Which of the following worldview tests evaluates evidences and experiences to see if the worldview matches with reality?

The Moral Authority Test

The Coherence Test

The Correspondence Test

The Practical Test

5 According to the Christian worldview, since this is God’s universe and God is good, God can do what he wants and is not obligated to explain himself to humanity.

True False

6 According to Romans 3:20, humans can attain a relationship with God by living by the letter of the law in the Old Testament. CWV101 Christian Worldview

True False

7 According to John 10:1-18, which of the following does not describe Jesus as the Good Shepherd?

He loves and cares for his sheep.

He calls his sheep by name.

He keeps his sheep in a pen for their safety.

He lays down his life for the sheep.

8 God calls people to serve him and serve others through a variety of ways, but being called by God to be a pastor or missionary is a more worthwhile purpose than having a regular job.

True False

9 According to Isaiah 59:1-2:

We are as sinful as we can be.

Our sins separate us from God.

Our sins show us our need of God to save us.

Unconfessed sin may cause us sorrow.

10 Which one of the worldview elements listed below deals with issues of right and wrong and whether there is absolute moral truth? CWV101 Christian Worldview

Ultimate Reality

Human Nature

Knowledge

Ethics

Purpose

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 1 Review

This topic review is a tool designed to prepare students for the Topic 1 Quiz. Instructors will grade the topic review for completion. Save the topic review to your computer and submit when complete. CWV101 Christian Worldview

When completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with quotation marks, and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook and lecture referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside sources, including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and paraphrasing, include all authors’ last names for citations that have multiple authors. For quoted citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph number(s).

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1. List three analogies for worldview used in Chapter 1 of the textbook.
2. List the various definitions and descriptions of worldview found in the textbook and lecture.
3. Match the following worldview terms (Atheism, Pantheism, Theism, and Deism) with the correct description below. CWV101 Christian Worldview
4. Belief in a personal and relational God who created and sustains all that exists:
5. Belief in a God who created all things but is not relational or involved in the world:
6. Belief that “all is god” and in a strong sense of spiritualism but not in a personal God:
7. Belief based only on the natural or physical realm with no spiritual or supernatural:
8. According to Chapter 1 in the textbook and Lecture 1, which worldview families use both faith and reason?
9. What kind of person does James 1:26 speak about?
10. Summarize Proverbs 8:10-11. CWV101 Christian Worldview
11. What is the difference between private and shared worldviews?
12. Briefly describe the three worldview tests.
13. Match the following worldview elements (Ultimate Reality, Nature of the Universe, Human Nature, Knowledge, Ethics, and Purpose) with the correct question below:
14. Is there absolute truth?
15. Is there a God?
16. How do we know right from wrong?
17. Is there a spiritual part to the universe?
18. Does life have meaning?
19. Are humans merely higher orders of mammals?
20. When discussing worldviews, what is the difference between an open system and a closed system? References

Hiles, J. S., & Smith, A. F. (2015). Evaluating wisely. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.). CWV101 Christian Worldview Available from http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php Lecture 1. (2017). CWV-101: Christian Worldview. Phoenix, AZ: Grand Canyon University.

Waddell, J. (2015). Seeking wisdom. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.). Available from http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 2 Review

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When completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with quotation marks, and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook and lecture referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside sources, including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and paraphrasing, include all authors’ last names for citations that have multiple authors. For quoted citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph number(s).

The quiz will be graded for accuracy, so take time to seek the correct answers for this topic review before you attempt the quiz. Once you start the quiz, do not exit the quiz until the entire quiz is completed. Exiting out of the quiz before it is complete may result in a zero grade.

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1. List the three Christian views of creation, as given in the lecture, and a brief description of each.
2. The concept that humanity is created in the image of God may refer to a number of things. List four things: two covered in the textbook and two covered in the lecture.
3. What are the similarities between the scenes in Revelation 21:1-4 and the garden of Eden in Genesis 2?
4. According to the lecture, what is meant when we say God is sovereign? CWV101 Christian Worldview
5. List at least five characteristics of God emphasized in Psalm 145.
6. List three reasons for seeing humanity as the pinnacle of God’s creation.
7. How does the textbook describe the garden of Eden?
8. How would you describe the nature of work God gave to Adam in the garden of Eden?
9. Summarize Proverbs 9:10.
10. Summarize God’s statements in Genesis 2:16-18.
11. What does the textbook say about the involvement of the Trinity in creation?
12. List the four basic “acts” of the overarching biblical story.

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 3 Review

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When completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with quotation marks, and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook and lecture referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside sources, including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and paraphrasing, include all authors’ last names for citations that have multiple authors. CWV101 Christian Worldview For quoted citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph number(s).

The quiz will be graded for accuracy, so take time to seek the correct answers for this topic review before you attempt the quiz. Once you start the quiz, do not exit the quiz until the entire quiz is completed. Exiting out of the quiz before it is complete may result in a zero grade.

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1. Summarize Isaiah 59:1-2.
2. The textbook and lecture make mention of Judges 21:25, “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (ESV). This is a common refrain in Scripture (Deut. 12:8; Prov. 12:15; 26:12). What does this refrain indicate about the spiritual state of the people? CWV101 Christian Worldview
3. What is the prophecy in Genesis 3:15 known as, and what does it mean?
4. A main idea, according to the textbook, is that the history of humanity is characterized by a departure from what?
5. Which book of the Bible begins with the story of Moses?
6. What kind of prayer is found in Nehemiah 9, and how does it contrast God and the people?
7. Although created in the image of God, humanity became sinful by nature after the fall. How extensively does this original sin or depravity affect us according to Romans 3:10-23?
8. How did the fall (sin of Adam and Eve) affect the world according to Genesis 3:16-19?
9. What metaphor does the textbook use to describe idolatry? CWV101 Christian Worldview
10. According to the textbook, what was the primary message of the Old Testament prophets?

11 List the names of Israel’s first three kings.

12. After Israel divided into the northern kingdom and the southern kingdom, the southern kingdom of Judah endured much longer but eventually fell to what nation?
13. According to the textbook, the Wisdom literature (Job through Ecclesiastes) has what central theme?
14. According to this topic’s assigned reading, “The Mystery of Original Sin: We Don’t Know Why God Permitted the Fall, but We Know All Too Well the Evil and Sin That Still Plague Us,” by Shuster, what is the problem with the world?
15. According to that same Shuster article, why might God want us “to believe, trust, and obey him even when there is not a reason to do so that we can wrap our minds around”?

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 4 Review

This topic review is a tool designed to prepare students for the Topic 4 Quiz. Instructors will grade the topic review for completion. Save the topic review to your computer and submit when complete. CWV101 Christian Worldview

When completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with quotation marks, and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook and lecture referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside sources, including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and paraphrasing, include all authors’ last names for citations that have multiple authors. For quoted citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph number(s).

The quiz will be graded for accuracy, so take time to seek the correct answers for this topic review before you attempt the quiz. Once you start the quiz, do not exit the quiz until the entire quiz is completed. Exiting out of the quiz before it is complete may result in a zero grade.

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1. Read Philippians 2:5-8 and briefly describe the direction Jesus’ life took.
2. Read John 1:1-3. What other familiar passage in Scripture does this remind you of?
3. In what ways does the textbook say that Jesus is similar to Moses and David?
4. Briefly summarize the parable of the sower from Mark 4. CWV101 Christian Worldview
5. Briefly list the three temptations of Jesus from Matthew 4.
6. How is Jesus described in 1 Corinthians 1:24 and John 1:1?
7. In the lecture, Jesus is described as fully God and fully man; now briefly describe the Trinity and Jesus’ position in the Trinity.
8. Briefly describe the kingdom of God as taught in the textbook.
9. Read John 10:1-18 and briefly summarize how Jesus cares for his sheep.
10. Briefly summarize the context and story of the parable of the good Samaritan in Luke 10:29-37.
11. According to the lecture, what is the atonement, and where in the Old Testament is this referred to in prophecy seven times? CWV101 Christian Worldview
12. What does the incarnation refer to?
13. According to the lecture, what three reasons are stated in Scripture for why God became a man in the person of Jesus Christ?
14. Read 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. What is the Apostle Paul referring to when he says at the end, “the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men”?

References

Lecture 4. (2017). CWV-101: Christian Worldview. Phoenix, AZ: Grand Canyon University.

Merrick, J. (2015). The wisdom and mercy of God. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.). Available from http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 5 Review

This topic review is a tool designed to prepare students for the Topic 5 Quiz. Instructors will grade the topic review for completion. Save the topic review to your computer and submit when complete. CWV101 Christian Worldview

When completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with quotation marks, and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook and lecture referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside sources, including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and paraphrasing, include all authors’ last names for citations that have multiple authors. For quoted citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph number(s).

The quiz will be graded for accuracy, so take time to seek the correct answers for this topic review before you attempt the quiz. Once you start the quiz, do not exit the quiz until the entire quiz is completed. Exiting out of the quiz before it is complete may result in a zero grade.

Please type your answers below each question.

1. Summarize Romans 3:20-26.
2. Summarize Matthew 5:44.
3. How does the textbook interpret Matthew 18:21-35 and the Christian’s ability to forgive others?
4. Describe the Christian view of salvation and how it differs from the views of other religions.
5. What three words beginning with “R” used in the lesson and lecture summarize the gospel message?
6. Briefly summarize Isaiah 53:4-6. CWV101 Christian Worldview
7. What is the mark of a Christian according to Jesus in John 13:35?
8. Read Hebrews 9:24-28. Briefly state the point in each of the last three verses (26-28).
9. Summarize John 20:24-29. What is the significance of this passage for Christians today

References

Lamca, C. (2015). Intellectual obstacles to wisdom. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.). Available from http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php

Lecture 5. (2017). CWV-101: Christian Worldview. Phoenix, AZ: Grand Canyon University.

Merrick, J. (2015). The wisdom and power of God. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.). Available from http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 6 Review

This topic review is a tool designed to prepare students for the Topic 6 Quiz. Instructors will grade the topic review for completion. Save the topic review to your computer and submit when complete. CWV101 Christian Worldview

When completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with quotation marks, and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook and lecture referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside sources, including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and paraphrasing, include all authors’ last names for citations that have multiple authors.

For quoted citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph number(s). The quiz will be graded for accuracy, so take time to seek the correct answers for this topic review before you attempt the quiz. Once you start the quiz, do not exit the quiz until the entire quiz is completed. Exiting out of the quiz before it is complete may result in a zero grade.

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1. Read the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20.
2. Briefly list the commandments. CWV101 Christian Worldview
3. How do the first four commandments differ from the last six?
4. Read the Beatitudes, the blessings of Jesus in the opening verses of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew chapter 5:1-12. Which one is repeated and emphasized?
5. From the lecture, what two commandments did Jesus say are the greatest?
6. From the lecture and textbook, write out the short quote that philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche made famous about truth.
7. From the textbook, describe how Raphael, in his great painting School of Athens, depicted Plato and Aristotle.
8. According to the lecture, what kind of absolute truths require the existence of God?
9. Briefly define general and special revelation.
10. From Chapter 8 of the textbook, define exclusivism and pluralism.
11. According to Chapter 9 in the textbook, does Job ever find out why he suffered? What is the best explanation from our perspective? CWV101 Christian Worldview
12. Read the story of the raising of Lazarus in John
13. What can we learn about Jesus and death from this account of the event? 11. Read the 11 reasons for suffering listed in the lecture. Which reason(s) might provide good cause for a Christian to “count it all joy” as James says to do in James 1:2-4?
14. Read the section on theodicy in Chapter 9 of the textbook. a. Define theodicy. b. What are two explanations Christians might give to explain the problem of evil—how a good and powerful God would allow suffering?
15. According to Philippians 2:1-11, how are Christians to behave in light of what Jesus endured?

References

Jibben, J. (2015). The wisdom of absolutes. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.). Available from http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php

Lecture 6. (2017). CWV-101: Christian Worldview. Phoenix, AZ: Grand Canyon University.

Sharpe, J. (2015). Experiential obstacles to wisdom. CWV101 Christian Worldview In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.). Available from http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php

CWV101 Christian Worldview Week 7 Review

This topic review is a tool designed to prepare students for the Final Exam portion, which covers questions from Topic 7. The Final Exam will also include three questions from each of the previous quizzes, so study previous topic reviews as well. Instructors will grade the topic review for completion. Save the topic review to your computer and submit when complete.

When completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with quotation marks, and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook and lecture referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside sources, including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and paraphrasing, include all authors’ last names for citations that have multiple authors. For quoted citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph number(s).

The exam will be graded for accuracy, so take time to seek the correct answers for this topic review before you attempt the exam. Once you start the exam, do not exit the exam until the entire exam is completed. Exiting out of the exam before it is complete may result in a zero grade.

Please type your answers below each question.

1. Read the section on The Kingdom of God in Chapter 11 of the textbook and respond to the following:
2. Is it a present kingdom or a future kingdom?
3. Is it a physical kingdom or a spiritual kingdom?
4. List two other characteristics found in the reading. CWV101 Christian Worldview
5. Read the section on The Mission of God in Chapter 11 of the textbook and respond to the following:
6. How is it related to God’s character?
7. How is God’s mission characterized?
8. Read the sidebar on Finding Your Purpose in Chapter 11 of the textbook and describe the work ethic presented. What kind of work is best?
9. List God’s purposes for our lives from Romans 8:28-29 (see Lecture 7).
10. Read the section on Belief and Behavior in Chapter 12 of the textbook and James 2:14-26. What is the relationship between faith and action?
11. According to Mark 8:34, is being a disciple of Jesus easy or costly? CWV101 Christian Worldview
12. Read the section on The Work of the Holy Spirit in Chapter 12 of the textbook. List two functions of the Spirit in a Christian’s life.
13. According to the Westminster Shorter Catechism quoted in the lecture, what is the primary purpose of humanity?
14. Read 1 Corinthians 15:42-57 and list three characteristics of the glorified state.

References

Lecture 7. (2017). CWV-101: Christian Worldview. Phoenix, AZ: Grand Canyon University.

Pasley, M. (2015). Practical wisdom. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.). Available from http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php

Waddell, J. (2015) Developing personal wisdom. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.). Available from http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2015/the-beginning-of-wisdom_an-introduction-to-christian-thought-and-life_ebook_2e.php