Mission of God: Blessing and Abraham's Faith
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What is the condition for receiving the blessing according to the text?

  • Having faith and obedience (correct)
  • Living in a specific geographic location
  • Being wealthy and prosperous
  • Having a large family

    • What is the nature of the blessing in the covenantal relationship?

  • Conditional on human effort
  • Based on external circumstances
  • Ethical and inclusionary (correct)
  • Unconditional and free

    • What is the scope of the blessing according to Genesis 12:3?

  • Exclusive to the Israelites
  • Limited to Abraham's family
  • Universal and for all nations (correct)
  • Only for those who are faithful

    • What is the relationship between blessing and abundance?

    <p>Abundance is sometimes a sign of God's blessing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Luke 24:45-47, the Old Testament Scriptures should be read both messianically and ecclesiologically.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The election of Israel implies the rejection of other nations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The blessing of Abraham comes to all nations through the message of repentance and forgiveness in the name of Moses.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The cross is the key to history because it is redemptive, universal, victorious, and particular.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of spiritualizing the exodus?

    <p>It tends to dismiss or ignore the historical reality of the original event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the exodus represent in terms of God's redemption?

    <p>A foreshadowing of the greater redemptive work of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation of politicizing the exodus?

    <p>It reduces the event to a purely social and economic issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to complement social action in the Exodus-shaped mission?

    <p>Repentance and faith in Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of evangelism without social action?

    <p>Privatized pietism that has little cutting-edge or prophetic relevance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern with focusing solely on evangelism?

    <p>It may lead to ignoring social action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by Romans 13 in the context of Christian mission?

    <p>Different people have different callings and giftings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the flaw in the view that being a Christian means not spending time on social action?

    <p>It assumes that social action is not a Christian's responsibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for a holistic mission according to the text?

    <p>The whole church is necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should inform our mission response according to the text?

    <p>The whole of God's missional response to the human predicament.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their corresponding descriptions:

    <p>Ultimacy = Prioritizing the ultimate goal of mission over primary focus Primacy = Prioritizing the primary focus of mission over ultimate goal Evangelism = Spreading the good news of Christ and forgiveness of sins Social Involvement = Engaging in social action as a product of evangelism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of the missionary-charged language of fulfillment in the new covenant?

    <p>It extends the boundaries of covenant membership wherever the gospel is effectively preached</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Book of Revelation in the context of the covenant?

    <p>It is a covenantal declaration of 'mission accomplished'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the covenant relationship in the Old Testament development?

    <p>It is an eschatological and universalizing development that includes the nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Matthew 28:18-20 in the context of the Great Commission?

    <p>It contains the three covenantal elements of God's self-introduction, imperative demands, and promise of blessing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the new covenant and the mission?

    <p>The mission is an unavoidable imperative founded on the covenantal worship of Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central idea expressed through the use of two words in Hindu yadis?

    <p>Righteousness and justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ethics in the context of election and mission in Genesis 18:19?

    <p>The midterm between election and mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate mission of God according to Genesis 18:19?

    <p>To bring about the blessing of the nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is election seen as missiological in Genesis 18:19?

    <p>Because it is a means to fulfill God's mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the vital link between the people of God's calling and their mission according to Genesis 18:19?

    <p>Ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying premise of wisdom literature's approach to people of other cultures and faiths?

    <p>A shared humanity and common creator God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of wisdom literature in relation to faith?

    <p>To compel towards an honest faith that acknowledges doubts and questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the biblical wisdom that guides our mission endeavor?

    <p>Critical openness to God's world, respect for God's image in humanity, humility before God, and modesty in our claims and answers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of the statement 'the fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, / and to shun evil is understanding' (Job 28:28)?

    <p>Wisdom is about fearing God and shunning evil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the attitude that wisdom literature encourages in relation to doubts and questions?

    <p>A humble and open attitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

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