FACS 470 - Test 1 Study Guide Questions with
Correct Answers
Ch. 1 Correct Answer-Family Dynamics
Analogical Familial Theology Correct Answer-family relationships
reflect the relationally within the trinity.
Imago Dei Correct Answer-Image of God
Genesis 1:26-27 Correct Answer-"Then God said, "Let us make
mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the
fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild
animals,[a] and over all the creatures that move along the ground."So
God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created
them; male and female he created them."
In what way do humans primarily reflect God's image Correct Answer-
through RELATIONSHIPS.
Balswick + Balswick Correct Answer-"...Union of the Father, Son and
HS......This fellowship of 3 co-equal beings perfectly embraced in love
and harmony is the ultimate intimate union."
What is the nature of relationality? Correct Answer-Distinction and
Unity
,What does distinction and unity look like? Correct Answer-- involves
the fundamental issues of forming unity
- while embracing each persons distinctiveness.
Imperfect reflection is human fallen-ness Correct Answer-we must look
to God for grace and strength to attain unity and personal distinction in
relationships.
Covenant: def.
(establishment of a covenant between God and nation of Israel.) Correct
Answer-1. the conditional promises made to humanity by God, as
revealed in scripture.
2. the agreement between God and the ancient Israelites, in which God
promised to protect them, if they kept his law and were faithful to him.
What is a foundational focus in developing a theology of the family?
Correct Answer-Covenant.
4 elements in theology of family relationships
(sequential and non linear stages). Correct Answer-1. covenant - to love
and be loved
2. grace - to forgive and be forgiven
3. empowerment - to serve and be served
4. intimacy - to know and be known
, 1. Covenant: to love and be loved Correct Answer-CENTRAL POINT:
Unconditional commitment (not a contract)
-Unilateral: one way
-Bilateral: two way
2. Grace: forgive and be forgiven Correct Answer-- atmosphere of
GRACE not LAW
- Law leads to legalism, grace offers freedom.
- family based on law, members demand perfection
Grace-full: the challenge Correct Answer-Where grace rules out law:
- members must accept; structure, forms, patterns, order, responsibility
in relationships.
- agreed upon rules, regularity, and order.
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