BC Lesson 4 Survey

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* 1. For many people, the most overwhelming objection to a belief in God is:

The so-called inability to prove God’s existence.

Alleged claims that the Bible is not God’s Word.

The theory of evolution.

The existence of so much human pain and suffering in the world.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 1 of the Bible Course.

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* 2. Disobeying God’s law by choosing wrongly:

Brings suffering and pain.

Automatically brings grace and forgiveness.

Permanently frustrates God’s intentions for man.

None of the above.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 7 of the Bible Course.

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* 3. Ultimately, sovereignty in the universe rests with:

The angelic hosts.

God the Father.

The Trinity.

The resurrected saints.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 6 of the Bible Course.

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* 4. What crucial decision brought the first human suffering into the world?

Adam and Eve eating the forbidden fruit.

Cain killing his brother Abel.

Cain leaving the presence of God.

Adam and Eve being cast out of the Garden of Eden.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 4 of the Bible Course.

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* 5. As the unseen ruler of this world, Satan’s capacity to cause human suffering is:

Extensive, although it is restrained by God’s sovereignty.

Totally unlimited.

Confined to religious people.

A myth of ancient cultures.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 4 of the Bible Course.

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* 6. Suffering by true Christians:

Can result in the building of Godly character.

Is without rhyme or reason.

Has no part of God’s plan.

Is strictly accidental and happenstance.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 9 of the Bible Course.

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* 7. Jesus Christ had to suffer:

Because of our sins.

For our physical and spiritual healing.

To ultimately remove sin forever.

All of the above.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 11 of the Bible Course.

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* 8. When the apostle Paul was called to Christianity, what was he assured of?

Much suffering for Christ and the gospel’s sake.

Smooth sailing and relative ease.

Freedom from the restraints of God’s law.

Instantaneous immortality.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 8 of the Bible Course.

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* 9. A Christian should:

Indiscriminately welcome any and all suffering without question.

Avoid bringing unnecessary suffering on himself or herself.

Go out of his way to bring suffering on himself or herself.

Encourage other Christians to bring suffering on themselves.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 7 of the Bible Course.

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* 10. Suffering can often be traced to this simple principle:

Random happenstance and accident.

God has permanently hidden Himself.

Cause and effect.

Failure of angelic help.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 12 of the Bible Course.

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* 11. One purpose of Christ’s coming was to:

Relieve human suffering.

Automatically bring grace even to those who do not believe in God’s law.

Do away with most of God’s law.

Supersede the Old Testament.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 7 of the Bible Course.

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* 12. Divine physical and emotional healing:

Was only for first-century Christians.

Never occurred in Old Testament times.

Is not necessary today because of medical advances.

Is certainly possible for Christians today.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 11 of the Bible Course.

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* 13. The general principle of time and chance:

Applies only to past generations.

Applies to all humanity.

Applies only to Christians.

Is not a biblical teaching.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 14 of the Bible Course.

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* 14. A great biblical example of patient suffering was provided by:

King Saul.

Balaam the prophet.

The patriarch Job.

King Ahab.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 15 of the Bible Course.

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* 15. One way to help reduce suffering is:

Obey God’s law.

Cut corners with man’s law.

Don’t get caught.

Live an ascetic life.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 10 of the Bible Course.

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* 16. Righteous suffering by true Christians:

Has no permanent value.

Is necessary in bringing us toward God’s Kingdom.

Is evidence of naivety as it serves no purpose.

Should make them feel superior to others.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 7 of the Bible Course.

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* 17. The fall of the tower of Siloam:

Was no accident.

Provides an object lesson in repentance.

Proves that its victims were the worst sinners.

Was evidence of time and chance.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 12 of the Bible Course.

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* 18. Biblically speaking, human suffering indicates:

God is not fair.

We are the victims of a hostile universe.

God has a great purpose for mankind.

We are all the product of evolution.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 16 of the Bible Course.

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* 19. Suffering at the hand of others:

Tests our willingness to follow Christ in His sufferings.

Proves they are the worst of sinners.

Authorizes us to take revenge.

Is acceptable only when non-Christians are the perpetrators.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 4 of the Bible Course.

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* 20. The suffering of the righteous, works toward the building of:

Perseverance.

Character.

Hope.

All of the above.

Hint: You can find the answer on page 6 of the Bible Course.

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BC Lesson 4

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

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* 1. For many people, the most overwhelming objection to a belief in God is:

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* 2. Disobeying God’s law by choosing wrongly:

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* 3. Ultimately, sovereignty in the universe rests with:

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* 4. What crucial decision brought the first human suffering into the world?

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* 5. As the unseen ruler of this world, Satan’s capacity to cause human suffering is:

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* 6. Suffering by true Christians:

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* 7. Jesus Christ had to suffer:

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* 8. When the apostle Paul was called to Christianity, what was he assured of?

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* 9. A Christian should:

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* 10. Suffering can often be traced to this simple principle:

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* 11. One purpose of Christ’s coming was to:

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* 12. Divine physical and emotional healing:

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* 13. The general principle of time and chance:

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* 14. A great biblical example of patient suffering was provided by:

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* 15. One way to help reduce suffering is:

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* 16. Righteous suffering by true Christians:

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* 17. The fall of the tower of Siloam:

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* 18. Biblically speaking, human suffering indicates:

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* 19. Suffering at the hand of others:

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* 20. The suffering of the righteous, works toward the building of:

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* 21. Please enter your Beyond Today magazine subscriber number here, if you know it. Your Beyond Today magazine subscriber number can be found on your Beyond Today magazine label and starts with a 'U' followed by at least 10 numbers. Example: U2008010323

* 21. Please enter your Beyond Today magazine subscriber number here, if you know it. Your Beyond Today magazine subscriber number can be found on your Beyond Today magazine label and starts with a 'U' followed by at least 10 numbers.
Example: U2008010323