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19 Cards in this Set
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Definition of Theology |
Disciplined reflection on God's self-revelation for the purpose of knowing and loving God and participating in the mission of this world. |
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KINGDOM Accrostic |
Kick off and Rebellion: Genesis 1-3; Creation/Fall Instrument of blessing: Abraham's promise, covenants Nation Redeemed and Commissioned: Brought out of Egypt and established in Promised Land Government in the Land: Judges and Kings Departure and Resturn: Diaspora of the Jews Overlap of the Ages: Christ's coming, death, and resurrection--establishment of the church to the present day Mission Accomplished: the second coming of Christ |
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Divisions of Theology |
Philosophical Theory: The basic philosophical assumptions involved in theology--the existence of God and all reality, the epistemological possibility of knowing something about God. Biblical Theology: Understanding and embracing the worldview of the Biblical authors and to understand the parts in light of the whole. Historical Theology: The historical development of doctrine and the controversies that have shaped it, with questions and answers from key theologians, including church history. Systematic Theology: Asks the question of what does the Bible teach us today? This leads to worldview formation, affecting our minds and affections and lives lived out in wisdom. |
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Two Key Texts on the Person of Christ |
Colossians 1:15-20--Christ, being the head of the church, is preeminent over all things. He is the firstborn over all creation. John 1:1-14--He is the eternal God, the creator and the source of light and truth. He became part of his creation and tabernacled among us. |
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7 Key Aspects that Form the Outline of the Doctrine of the Person of Christ |
Prophesied, Born, Life, Death, Resurrection, Ascension, Return |
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3 Christological Heresies |
Arianism: There was a time when Christ was not. Jesus is the best of all created beings. -Salvation requires a fully divine Savior. If Jesus is just a man, He cannot redeem humanity. -If Christ isn't God, then worshipping Him is idolatry. Doectism: Jesus only appeared to be human. -Romans 10:9-10 is an example of a NT affirmation that Jesus is Lord. -The same word for Lord used in the NT is used for Yahweh in OT. Ebionitism: Jesus is not divine because then it would worshipping more than one God. -Romans 10:9-10 confirms that Jesus is Lord, affirming His unity with the Father, not that He is another God to be worshipped. |
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4 Key Councils to Refute Christological Heresies |
Nicea: 325 Constantinople: 381 Ephesus: 431 Chalcedon: 451 |
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Why is Jesus Christ divine? |
Christ claims deity numerous times in Scripture, such as in John 1:1, 1:18, and 10:30. He taught with divine authority and forgave sin. He performed miraculous acts. Jesus had divine titles, including the name Lord, which was used for Yahweh in the OT. |
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3 Offices of Christ |
Prophet: Jesus taught with divine authority, fulfilling the prophecy of the Old Testament. He also carried out a prophetic ministry (calling out sin, knowing information about people, foreknowing His death), which was carried out by the Holy Spirit after His ascension. Priest: He completed the work of atonement, being both the priest and the sacrifice. He represented both God's holiness and the sin of humanity. King: In Christ, the kingdom of God became near. His miracles showed kingly authority over sickness, death, demons, etc. |
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3 Main Theories Concerning the NATURE of the Atonement |
Classical Theory: This theory is concerning Christ's victory over Satan. Christ's humanity is the bait to catch Satan, then his divine nature was unveiled and Jesus defeated hell and freed its captives. Subjective Theories: Within this theory, there are the ideas of Christ being a moral example and moral influence. Christ died as an example of love for us, which should inspire us to love in that same way and to live moral lives. Objective Theories: The atonement made an objective change in our condition before God, changing our relationship with Him. Our sin is a violation of God's law and present obedience cannot make up for past disobedience, so only Christ can atone for sin. |
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3 Main Theories Regarding the EXTENT of the Atonement |
Universalism: Christ died for all, therefore all are saved. General: Christ died for all, but only those who respond in faith are saved. Limited/Particular: Christ died for a certain group all of whom are saved. |
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Christ's Active and Passive Obedience |
Active: Christ lived a perfect life of obedience to God to earn righteousness for us. Passive: Christ endured temptation, opposition, and grief while on earth, yet was obedient to the Father. |
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3 Images to Describe the Work of Christ |
Sacrifice: Christ's life, death and resurrection was the fulfillment of the OT sacrificial system, as He was the Lamb of God and the perfect High Priest. His death was the payment for the penalty of sin. Propitiation: Christ's life and death satisfied God's wrath through substitution. Sinners are justified by Christ's shedding of his blood in our place. Victory: His work gives us victory over the forces of Satan, death, and authorities other than God. This is accomplished through subsitutionary sacrifice. |
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6 Images to Describe Union with Christ |
Immanuel (God with us): Isaiah 7:14 Identification with people's sin and suffering in our place: Isaiah 53 Branch who is our righteousness: Jeremiah 23:5, 33:15 Shepherd: Ezekiel 34:23 Son of God and Man: Daniel 7:13-14 |
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The Doctrine of Union with Christ |
It is vital, life giving, spiritual connectedness, accomplished by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the spirit of the believer. Christ is our representative because we are united with Him, so when God looks at believers, He sees the righteousness of Christ. Because of this union, we have power and authority in Jesus' name, and as a result, every spiritual blessing. |
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2 Realities of Ordo Salutis |
Regeneration: In Christ, we have a new birth and a new spirit. In essence, we are made a new creature. Conversion: This includes the act of repentance. this is turning away from a life of sin and turning to faith in Christ and a life of holiness. |
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4 Assurances of Our Salvation |
-Present posture of faith and repentance -Evidence of Fruit -Perseverance in faith -Love for God and others |
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How do we know that the Holy Spirit is divine? |
Ascriptions in Scripture Actions of deity, where the spirit does what only God can do Attributes of deity used for the Spirit, eternal, for example. |
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Ways that the Holy Spirit Works in the History of Redemption (2 OT, 1 NT) |
Creation/Sustainer of Life: The Spirit is God's active power. God breathed when he created, and the word breath and Spirit have linguistic connection. Future Hope: The coming of the Messiah was anointed by the Spirit. God's spirit poured out on His people as a part of the new covenant. Jesus and the Sending of the Holy Spirit: Jesus's glorification was connected with the Spirit's coming. He was not sent until Jesus died, resurrected and ascended. |
