1.9 Sources of Wisdom and Authority - CHRISTIANITY Flashcards
What is a disciple?
A pupil of Jesus
How many parts of the Bible are there?
2
Which part of the Bible narrates the life of Jesus?
New Testament
List one problem of the Gospels having authority
Mistranslation/human interference/ancient texts
What things does the Bible contain?
Proverbs, poems, commands, stories, myths and erotica
What is atonement?
Being reconciled with God after the death of Jesus
What does the Bible as ‘inspired’ mean?
The Bible is the literal word of God
What view of the Bible to Evangelical Christians take?
Literal
Finish 2 Timothy 3: “All scripture is inspired by God ………
“and is profitable for teaching”
Finish 2 Peter 1 “No prophecy ever came from man …
“but men moved by the holy spirit”
What does humans as ‘dictating machines’ mean?
Humans simply wrote down what God commanded
What does the Bible as inerrant mean?
It is without error as it comes from God
What is the Catcheism?
Religious instructions of the Catholic Church
What is the apostolic tradition?
Tradition stemming from Jesus’ apostles to preach the gospel
What is apostolic succession?
Passing authority of the church
Why is the Pope’s authority seen to be infallible?
The Pope is specifically chosen by God
What is the living tradition?
Holy Spirit remaining active in the Bible
What is the Catholic view of the Bible
It is inspired by God but human recording has led to inaccuracies/contradictions
Why is the Bible considered inerrant for Catholics?
Because it is inspired by God and the Pope has authority to interpret scripture
How can the Bible be understood in relation to modern times according to Catholics?
Due to the living tradition
What is the magisterium?
Teaching authority of the Catholic Church
What 2 things are equal according to Catholics?
Church and Scripture
Which scholar is the Neo-Orthodox view of the Bible linked to?
Karl Barth
What do newo-orthodox Christians challenge?
The conservative view of the traditional early church
Why does Karl Barth reject conservative views of the Bible
The Bible contains errors, both scientific and historical
what is Karl Barth’s stance on the Bible?
It is not the word of God but it contains the word of God
How does the Bible still have authority according to Karl Barth?
The Bible is trying to reach humans through Jesus so we can be atoned
What does Barth argue the Bible is a product of?
God and man
What is the liberal view of the authority of the Bible?
The view of Christians who argue that the Bible is not the literal word of God
What is the view of the social gospel movement on the Bible?
We should not debate on interpretations of scriptire but put teachings into practice to end social issues
What are process theologian views on the bible?
God is not the creator and the Bible is just a human document
What is the hierarchy of authority for Christians
God, Bible, Church, Church tradition
What is general revelation?
knowledge of God through observations of nature
What is special revelation?
Knowledge of God discovered through direct experience e.g. religious experiences and Jesus
What type of revelation is the Bible?
Special
What is the hierarchy of authority in the Catholic Church?
God, Special revelation & Church
Why do Protestants not believe in Church and Bible having the same authority?
Because they believe in sola scriptura
What is sola scriptura?
Scripture alone as having full authority
What is sola fide?
Justification by faith alone
How did the Protestant Church emerge?
Through the Protestant reformation
What are both the Church and the Bible linked by according to Catholics?
The holy spirit
Why do Catholics believe the church and scripture have the same authority?
Because of apostolic succession and tradition
Finish Luther’s quote: “Let us not change the Word of God,
“we ourselves should be changed through the world”
Finish Luther’s quote: “But you are a chosen race,
“a royal priesthood”
What evidence do we have that Jesus was the son of God?
Genesis 1: The Word was with God
Nicene Creed
What is the story of the Centurion’s servant
Jesus healed a centurion’s servant without looking at him because the centurion believed in Jesus - shows the power of Jesus as son of God
Define Incarnate
God in human flesh
How does the Trinity support Jesus as son of God
Jesus as son is a part of the trinity
Finish Mark 1:11; “Thou art my beloved son …
“with thee I am pleased”
How does Jesus’ baptism confirm Jesus as son of God?
Descent of the dove and voice from heaven
What is John 10:30?
Jesus claiming “I and the Father are one”
What did Jesus refer to himself as?
“the son of man”
Finish Luke 9:58; “Foxes have dens and birds have nests ….
“But the son of man has nowhere to lay his head”
Why did Jesus deny he was the son of God?
Because he would be crucified by the Romans
What is the messianic secret?
Jesus encouraged the disciples to hide that he was the son of God
Who revealed the messianic secret at Jesus crucifixion?
The centurion claiming “truly this man was the son of God”
What do adoptionists argue about the authority of Jesus?
Jesus’ authority given to him at his baptism when God adopted Jesus as his son
What do the Cathars argue about the authority of Jesus?
Humans are corrupt and therefore Jesus cannot be the son of God
What does Arianism argue about the authority of Jesus?
Jesus created by God to fulfill a purpose but was not fully divine
What do unitarianism argue about the authority of Jesus?
God is deistic so Jesus is just a human
How does science disprove Jesus as the son of God?
Miracles performed by Jesus were not real
Where is the sermon on the mount found in the Bible?
Matthew 5: 38-48
Jesus as Son of God - implications of sermon on the mount?
Jesus has full authority and all humans have a duty to obey
Jesus as only human- implications of sermon on the mount?
Humans are free to reject the teaching
2 teachings from sermon on the mount
a) Turn the other cheek
b) Love thy neighbour
How can Jesus be considered a role model?
Because of his teachings
What does WWJD stand for?
What Would Jesus Do
