Questions and Answers
What do Hebrews 4:14-16 teach about Jesus?
Jesus is our great high priest who empathizes with our weaknesses and was tempted in every way without sin.
Does loving your neighbor mean agreeing on matters of faith?
No, loving your neighbor isn't dependent on harmony in your beliefs.
Why must truth claims about God be grounded in knowledge?
We need good reason for the beliefs we claim to be true.
What is tolerance?
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Does Christianity's claim to have 'the truth' make Christians intolerant of others?
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What does 'tolerance' mean in today's world?
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What is postmodernism?
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How has postmodernism influenced people's view of truth?
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What is relativism?
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How has relativism influenced people's view of truth?
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What is cultural pluralism?
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How has cultural pluralism influenced people's view on truth?
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What is truth?
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What is the difference between subjective and objective truth claims?
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Provide an example of an objective and subjective truth claim.
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Is 'religious' knowledge objective in the same way that 'scientific' or 'historical' knowledge is objective?
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Can statements about God be treated as objective truth claims?
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What are moral absolutes?
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What does it mean to say the Christian worldview is true?
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Study Notes
High Priest and Faith
- Jesus, the Son of God, is our great high priest who empathizes with human weaknesses and was tempted yet did not sin.
- Believers are encouraged to approach God’s throne of grace with confidence to receive mercy and help.
Loving Your Neighbor
- Loving your neighbor does not require agreement on faith matters.
- Neighborliness involves sharing the truth and the Gospel with love.
Truth and Knowledge
- Truth claims about God should be grounded in justified knowledge to be trustworthy.
- Without good reasons for beliefs, they cannot be claimed as knowledge.
Tolerance
- Tolerance involves recognizing and respecting individuals despite disagreements.
- Claims of truth by Christians do not inherently lead to intolerance; it is the manner of sharing that may be problematic.
Perceptions of Christians
- Christians are often viewed as judgmental rather than bearers of truth.
- Biblical truth may offend some, but that should not deter its proclamation.
Postmodernism
- A skeptical worldview characterized by suspicion towards metanarratives, proposing truth as a social construct.
- Leads to the belief that reality and truth are subjective and depend on individual perceptions.
Relativism
- Proposes that truth and morality are valid only for individuals and lack universal validity.
- Promotes a view where no objective truth exists, making moral and religious claims purely personal.
Cultural Pluralism
- Asserts that truth is relative to cultural identities shaped by unique values and practices.
- Dismissing religious beliefs as mere cultural constructs undermines the validity of truth claims.
Understanding Truth
- Truth is defined as alignment with actual occurrences in the world.
- Differentiation between subjective (personal beliefs) and objective (universal truths) claims is essential.
Objective vs. Subjective Truth Claims
- Objective truth: factual and true for everyone (e.g., "It is snowing").
- Subjective truth: personal opinions or feelings (e.g., "I love the snow").
Religious Knowledge
- Religious knowledge, like scientific or historical knowledge, can be examined and validated against reality.
- Biblical records and philosophical arguments can support the truth of religious claims.
Faith and Truth Claims
- Statements about God can be subjective but are often treated as objective truths based on faith.
- Faith includes aspects of experience but cannot solely rely on emotions.
Moral Absolutes
- Moral absolutes are objective, unchanging, and universal standards of right and wrong applicable to all.
Christian Worldview
- The Christian worldview is proclaimed true if it accurately describes the world and aligns with observable reality, including the existence of moral absolutes.
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