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40 Cards in this Set
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Define Theology |
Theos - God Logos - Rational Expression |
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What are the three elements of a good Theology? |
It must be Biblical It is Knowable It requires Study
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Define "Theology Proper" |
The rational expression of who God is apart from His works. |
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What are the four general revelation arguments for God's existence? |
Cosmological - creation as is an effect which must have been produced by a real and adequate cause. God is the first cause of all other effects. Teleological - because the universe has purpose, order, and design, there must be a designer of superior purpose and order. Anthropological - because man is a unique; reasoning, sensing, intelligent, being, there must be a Creator who has these attributes to an infinite degree. Ontological - because the human mind contains a belief in the existence of God, this reasoning must be based upon an actual existence of God.
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What is the difference between person and personality? |
Person - what makes us living beings Personality - those unique qualities with make us an individual.
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Explain what is meant by image and likeness? |
Image - the spiritual aspect of man which relates to God Likeness - the natural aspect of man which relates to life |
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What is an Anthropopathism and anthropomorphism? |
Anthropopathism - using human emotions to describe a quality of God Anthropomorphism - using the human form to describe a quality of God. |
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What was God's answer when He was asked to define Himself? |
I Am Ex. 3:14 |
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What is an attribute? |
A quality which is inherent to its subject. |
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What are the 14 attributes of God and their definition given in class? |
Eternity - Gods existence has no beginning or end. Freedom - God exists independent of His creation. Holiness - God is absolutely pure and separate from anything unclean or evil. Immutable - God is unchangeable and unchanging. Infinite - God has no boundaries or limitations in time or space. Love - God's desire is towards us and for our benefit. Omnipotence - God is all powerful and able to do anything consistent with His nature. Omnipresence - God is everywhere present with His whole being at all times. Omniscience - God knows everything, both actual and possible. Righteousness - Gods actions are completely correct in respect to justice. Simplicity - God is not a composite or compound being; He simply Is. Sovereignty - God does as He pleases according to His eternal purpose. Truth - All God says and does is correct and reliable. Unity - God is one essence. There is one God. |
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Why will God never forsake us and lead us in paths of righteousness? |
For His name's sake |
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What are the three main Hebrew names for God? |
Yahweh Elohim Adonai |
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What does "Lord Jesus Christ" mean? |
Lord - God Jesus - Savior Christ - Anointed One (Messiah) |
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What is the difference between the person of man and the person of God? |
Man - 1 person 2 natures God - 3 persons 1 nature |
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What are the two most common ways the Trinity is denied? |
Denying the Deity of Christ Denying the person of the Holy Spirit |
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Why is a Trinity reasonably necessary? |
Gods attributes have been active since eternity past, and that requires both an agent and an object. The third person bears witness of all actions and agreements of the other two. |
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Define "Bibliology" |
The rational expression concerning the Bible |
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Define Inspiration |
The controlling influence which God exerted over the human authors by whom the Bible is written. |
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What does it mean that the Bible is dual-authored? |
The Bible is the Word of God, written by men. |
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Define "Biblical Inerrancy" |
The Bible is without error in the original manuscripts. |
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How does the Bible prove its' own inerrancy? |
By the New Testament quoting the Old as truth |
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When was the canon of Scripture completed? |
By the end of 1st century |
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What counsel determined what books were to be included in the Bible? |
Carthage 397ad |
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Define "Hermeneutics" |
The study of the principles of interpretation |
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Define "Exegesis" |
The interpretation of the Bible |
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What does the name "Angel" mean? |
Messenger |
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Explain the three heavens in Scripture? |
1st - Earth 2nd - Atmosphere 3rd - God's throne |
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What were man and Jesus made a little lower than? Reference? |
Man - God (Psa. 8:5) Jesus - angels (Heb. 2:9) |
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What are the names and functions of the Cherubim and Seraphim? |
Cherubim - Guard the protect God's Holiness Seraphim - Worship and purification
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What do the names "Satan" and "Devil" mean? |
Satan - Adversary Devil- Accuser |
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What passage speaks of Satan's pre-fall existence? |
Ezekiel 28 11 through 19 |
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What passage gives the 5 "I Will's" of Satan? |
Isaiah 14 12 through 17 |
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Explain Satan's desires in each of his 5 "I Will's" |
1. Authority above God 2. Authority over the angels 3. Authority over mankind 4. Glory 5. Worship
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How does Satan deceive us in our decision making processes? |
By tempting us to make decisions independent of God. |
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Why do many Christians never go through the door God has for them? |
They are afraid of the adversaries |
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What is the "Cosmos"? (4 points) |
An organized system It is ruled by Satan It is independent of God It is against God |
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Why does the world hate us? |
Because it hates Jesus Christ |
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Define "Zeitgeist" |
Spirit of the age |
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What are Satan's three objectives? |
Steal Kill Destroy |
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Why is it important for us to know Satan's strategy? |
So that he will not get an advantage |
