Unit 1 Study guide

God’s mercy and steadfast love are rooted in His _________?

• holiness

• power

• wisdom

• anger

The covenant relationships encompass God’s unfolding plan of _________.

• redemption

• creation

• judgment

• exile

What is God’s ultimate purpose? _________

• His own glory

• To create humans

• To end suffering

• To test faith

The OT is the story of _________ history.

• redemptive

• political

• scientific

• economic

In order to hear from God when we read the Bible, what attitude do we need?

• Submit to His authority

• Ignore the teachings

• Doubt every word

• Read quickly without thinking

What is God’s special revelation called?

• the Bible

• the Church

• the Universe

• the Prophets

The stories in the Bible reveal who God is so that we can have what?

• a relationship with Him

• a list of rules to follow

• a history lesson

• a collection of stories

What gives God the right to command our obedience?

• God’s authority – sovereignty

• God’s mercy – compassion

• God’s wisdom – knowledge

• God’s love – kindness

What limits our freedoms?

• our love for God and others

• the weather

• our physical strength

• government holidays

According to 2 Tim 3:16-17, what does God’s Word equip us to do?

• good works

• gain wealth

• predict the future

• become famous