Faith Quiz: Building on Faith - 4.09 Quiz Questions

Podcast Beta

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

According to Fowler, which stage of faith development is characterized by the person critically analyzing adopted and accepted faith with existing systems of faith?

Synthetic-Conventional

Mythic-Literal

Intuitive-Projective

Individuative-Reflective (correct)

Which stage of faith development is often considered as 'not fully' attainable?

Universalizing (correct)

Intuitive-Projective

Mythic-Literal

Synthetic-Conventional

According to Christianity, what does true faith result in?

Good works (correct)

Reliance on science

Eternal life

Opinion

What is faith in Christianity aligned with?

The ideals and example of the life of Jesus Signup and view all the answers

According to Fowler, which stage of faith development is characterized by confusion and high impressionability through stories and rituals?

Intuitive-Projective Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of Christian faith?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does faith in Christianity cause?

Change and growth in understanding of God Signup and view all the answers

According to Fowler, which stage of faith development is characterized by people realizing the limits of logic and accepting the 'mystery of life'?

Conjunctive Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'faith' in the New Testament also mean?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, faith is defined as:

Belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion Signup and view all the answers

What did early Christians understand faith to be?

A relationship based on trust Signup and view all the answers

What is the etymology of the word 'faith'?

Derived from Latin fides and Old French feid Signup and view all the answers

How did faith in the Roman world understand the concept of fides?

As voluntary will and voluntary restraint Signup and view all the answers

According to Thomas Aquinas, what is faith?

An act of the intellect assenting to the truth Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of faith in the context of religion?

Belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion Signup and view all the answers

What is natural theology?

Analyzing divine questions using common human experience Signup and view all the answers

How is faith often perceived by those skeptical of religion?

Belief in something without evidence Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of faith according to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary?

Something that is believed especially with strong conviction Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between faith and trust?

Faith is complete trust Signup and view all the answers

How is faith often perceived by religious people?

Confidence based on a perceived degree of warrant Signup and view all the answers

Which Christian tradition uses the degree of prosperity as an analog of level of faith?

Calvinist tradition Signup and view all the answers

What does the Greek word 'pistis' used for 'faith' in the New Testament mean according to Archibald Thomas Robertson?

To bring forward evidence Signup and view all the answers

According to John Lennox, what is the difference between blind faith and evidence-based faith?

Blind faith lacks evidence, while evidence-based faith is justified by the strength of the evidence Signup and view all the answers

According to Peter S. Williams, how does the classic Christian tradition define faith?

A trust in and commitment to what we have reason to believe is true Signup and view all the answers

What does Alister McGrath quote W. H. Griffith Thomas as saying about faith?

Faith is not blind, but intelligent Signup and view all the answers

How does Tom Price define faith when the New Testament talks about it positively?

To be persuaded Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of John recounting the events involving doubting Thomas in John 20:24–31?

To provide evidence for the belief in Jesus as the Christ Signup and view all the answers

What does the willingness to undergo martyrdom indicate in relation to faith?

A proxy for depth of faith Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the measurement of the intensity of an individual's faith in certain Christian strands?

Through personal self-evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What can the classification of different degrees of faith allow for?

The waxing and waning of faith's fervor Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Faith Development

According to Fowler, the stage of faith development characterized by critically analyzing adopted and accepted faith with existing systems of faith is the stage of critical analysis.
The stage of faith development often considered as 'not fully' attainable is the highest level of faith.
According to Fowler, the stage of faith development characterized by confusion and high impressionability through stories and rituals is the mythic-literal stage.
According to Fowler, the stage of faith development characterized by people realizing the limits of logic and accepting the 'mystery of life' is the conjunctive stage.

Faith in Christianity

True faith in Christianity results in salvation.
Faith in Christianity is aligned with obedience.
Faith in Christianity causes transformation and a change in behavior.
In Christianity, faith is a gift from God.

Definition of Faith

According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, faith is defined as "firm belief in something for which there is no proof" or "complete trust".
According to Thomas Aquinas, faith is "the assent of the mind to the truth of a proposition".
In the context of religion, faith is the belief in a higher power or deity.
The etymology of the word 'faith' is from the Latin word "fides", meaning trust or loyalty.
In the Roman world, faith was understood as "fides", which was a virtue of loyalty and trust.

Perception of Faith

To those skeptical of religion, faith is often perceived as a lack of evidence or a blind belief.
To religious people, faith is often perceived as a trust in a higher power or deity.
The Greek word 'pistis' used for 'faith' in the New Testament means "to trust" or "to have faith in" according to Archibald Thomas Robertson.
The classic Christian tradition defines faith as "confidence or trust in God" according to Peter S. Williams.

Relationship between Faith and Trust

Faith and trust are closely related, with faith being the belief in something and trust being the confidence in that belief.
According to John Lennox, the difference between blind faith and evidence-based faith is that evidence-based faith is based on reasonable evidence and blind faith is not.

Prosperity and Faith

The Christian tradition that uses the degree of prosperity as an analog of level of faith is the prosperity gospel.

New Testament and Faith

According to Alister McGrath, W.H. Griffith Thomas said that faith is "the power of recognizing Jesus as the Son of God".
When the New Testament talks about faith positively, it means "believing and trusting in God" according to Tom Price.
The purpose of John recounting the events involving doubting Thomas in John 20:24–31 is to show that faith is not just about intellectual assent, but about trust and commitment.

Measurement of Faith

In certain Christian strands, the intensity of an individual's faith is measured by their willingness to undergo martyrdom.
The classification of different degrees of faith allows for a deeper understanding of the nature of faith and its role in the Christian life.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Test your knowledge of faith with this quiz! Explore different aspects of faith, from its definition and origins to its role in religion. Challenge yourself to answer questions about the meaning of faith and its significance in various contexts. Whether you're religious or simply curious about this concept, this quiz will help you deepen your understanding of faith.

The Faith Quiz