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Our God is not transcendent and sovereign.
Our God is not transcendent and sovereign.
False
Power encounters with God always result in immediate belief and conversion.
Power encounters with God always result in immediate belief and conversion.
False
The idea of spiritual warfare involves a battle between equals.
The idea of spiritual warfare involves a battle between equals.
True
Biblical spiritual warfare involves the use of deceit and manipulation.
Biblical spiritual warfare involves the use of deceit and manipulation.
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The Kingdom of God will not be established on Earth or in eternity.
The Kingdom of God will not be established on Earth or in eternity.
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Christians should engage in tribalism and manipulative means to achieve their goals.
Christians should engage in tribalism and manipulative means to achieve their goals.
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The armor and sword given to believers are physical means of defense.
The armor and sword given to believers are physical means of defense.
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The excluded middle model is an accurate representation of spiritual warfare.
The excluded middle model is an accurate representation of spiritual warfare.
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Colossians 1:16 emphasizes the separation of the spiritual and natural realms.
Colossians 1:16 emphasizes the separation of the spiritual and natural realms.
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Engagement in spiritual warfare is primarily about working in the invisible realm.
Engagement in spiritual warfare is primarily about working in the invisible realm.
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The concept of cosmic dualism views the universe as a battleground between good and evil forces.
The concept of cosmic dualism views the universe as a battleground between good and evil forces.
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In the tribal worldview, loyalty to a god is often changed based on the outcome of battles.
In the tribal worldview, loyalty to a god is often changed based on the outcome of battles.
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The biblical worldview is characterized by a sense of doubt about the outcome of spiritual struggles.
The biblical worldview is characterized by a sense of doubt about the outcome of spiritual struggles.
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Cartesian thinking is associated with the secular worldview.
Cartesian thinking is associated with the secular worldview.
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The concept of animistic concepts is unique to the tribal worldview.
The concept of animistic concepts is unique to the tribal worldview.
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In the biblical worldview, Satan and sinners have autonomous power to act against God.
In the biblical worldview, Satan and sinners have autonomous power to act against God.
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The biblical worldview is characterized by a sense of ongoing struggle between good and evil forces.
The biblical worldview is characterized by a sense of ongoing struggle between good and evil forces.
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Cosmic dualism is a worldview that is unique to the Indo-European tradition.
Cosmic dualism is a worldview that is unique to the Indo-European tradition.
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The tribal worldview is characterized by a sense of corporate change of loyalty based on the outcome of battles.
The tribal worldview is characterized by a sense of corporate change of loyalty based on the outcome of battles.
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The biblical worldview is characterized by a sense of final victory over evil.
The biblical worldview is characterized by a sense of final victory over evil.
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The survey conducted in 1973 revealed that teenagers had little knowledge of the occult.
The survey conducted in 1973 revealed that teenagers had little knowledge of the occult.
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There has been a decline in the practice of witchcraft in British schools.
There has been a decline in the practice of witchcraft in British schools.
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Missionaries often feel overwhelmed by the prevalence of idolatry and demon worship in their field of work.
Missionaries often feel overwhelmed by the prevalence of idolatry and demon worship in their field of work.
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The Western culture is similar to the culture in which missionaries work.
The Western culture is similar to the culture in which missionaries work.
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The concept of spiritual warfare is not recognized in modern worldview.
The concept of spiritual warfare is not recognized in modern worldview.
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According to modern worldview, there is only one reality, the natural reality.
According to modern worldview, there is only one reality, the natural reality.
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In the cosmic battle, science is considered supreme.
In the cosmic battle, science is considered supreme.
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The concept of spiritual warfare is only relevant to missionary work.
The concept of spiritual warfare is only relevant to missionary work.
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The excluded middle zone refers to the area where science and religion overlap.
The excluded middle zone refers to the area where science and religion overlap.
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The speaker is looking for a model of missionary practice in the scriptures.
The speaker is looking for a model of missionary practice in the scriptures.
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The sovereignty of God can be used as an excuse for not evangelizing unreached people.
The sovereignty of God can be used as an excuse for not evangelizing unreached people.
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It is possible for a person who has never heard the Gospel to still have some light and understanding of God.
It is possible for a person who has never heard the Gospel to still have some light and understanding of God.
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The speaker believes that God makes special provisions for those who have never heard the Gospel to come to faith.
The speaker believes that God makes special provisions for those who have never heard the Gospel to come to faith.
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The speaker thinks that Acts 4:12 is only applicable in certain contexts.
The speaker thinks that Acts 4:12 is only applicable in certain contexts.
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The concept of the 'excluded middle' is mentioned in the text.
The concept of the 'excluded middle' is mentioned in the text.
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The speaker thinks that general revelation can have a significant impact on a person's understanding of God.
The speaker thinks that general revelation can have a significant impact on a person's understanding of God.
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The speaker believes that it is possible for a person to be saved without hearing the Gospel.
The speaker believes that it is possible for a person to be saved without hearing the Gospel.
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The speaker mentions a book titled 'Christ's Witch Doctor'.
The speaker mentions a book titled 'Christ's Witch Doctor'.
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of evangelizing unreached people.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of evangelizing unreached people.
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The speaker believes that people who have never heard the Gospel will be judged based on the light they have.
The speaker believes that people who have never heard the Gospel will be judged based on the light they have.
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The speaker thinks that the Old Testament model of salvation is still applicable today.
The speaker thinks that the Old Testament model of salvation is still applicable today.
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Study Notes
The Occult Realm and Missionary Practice
- In 1973, a survey conducted through a school revealed that teenagers had a significant amount of knowledge about the occult, including experience with Ouija boards and other practices.
- This highlights the importance of considering the spiritual realm in missionary practice, rather than assuming that people are unaware of it.
Worldviews and Spiritual Warfare
- Paul Hebbett's article "Spiritual Warfare and World Views" discusses different worldviews and their implications for spiritual warfare.
- The modern worldview is characterized by a recognition of both the supernatural and natural realms, with a dichotomy between the two.
- The excluded middle zone refers to the area where the spiritual and natural realms interact.
Tribal, Cosmic, and Biblical Worldviews
- The tribal worldview is characterized by spiritual encounters, ongoing battles between different alliances of beings, and a focus on ethnic and territorial loyalty.
- The cosmic worldview is characterized by a battle between good and evil, with humans caught in the middle.
- The biblical worldview recognizes the sovereignty of God, with a focus on His transcendent and immanent nature.
The Biblical View of Spiritual Warfare
- In the biblical worldview, the outcome of spiritual warfare is certain, with God ultimately victorious.
- Satan and sinners are created by God and are permitted to exist by Him.
- Spiritual warfare is not about defeating the enemy, but about displaying God's grace and mercy.
- The use of power encounter, where believers confront demonic power, does not automatically result in belief.
Missionary Practice and the Kingdom of God
- The biblical view of spiritual warfare emphasizes the importance of righteous means, such as love, truth, and endurance, rather than deceit or manipulation.
- The Kingdom of God is established on earth and will ultimately be established in eternity.
- Colossians 1:16 provides a model for missionary practice, emphasizing the visible and invisible realms and the role of God in creation.
The Sovereignty of God and the Unreached
- The sovereignty of God is a factor in why many people remain unreached, but it is not an excuse for inaction.
- The responsibility of believers to share the Gospel with the unreached is emphasized.
- General revelation can have an impact, but it is not a substitute for the specific revelation of the Gospel.
Salvation and the Unreached
- The response to the question of how the unreached will be saved is not to propose an alternative way of salvation, but rather to recognize that God will make provision for those who respond to the light they have.
- Acts 4:12 emphasizes that there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.
- The biblical view of salvation emphasizes the importance of responding to the Gospel in this life, with decisions made in this life impacting our destiny after death.
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Description
A survey conducted in a school in 1973 reveals that teenagers have a significant amount of knowledge about the occult and have even had personal experiences with it. The quiz explores the extent of their understanding of the subject.
