Apostolic Paradigm Flashcards
Apostolic Paradigm
Life from the Father Death in the Son Resurrection through the Holy Spirit Encapsulates: the life of Jesus, the Creeds of the Church, the Saga of the Isrealites, the life of God, the End of All Things
Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From where he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting Amen.
Define Christology
Christology: the doctrine of Christ
Define Bibliology
bibliology: the doctrine of Scripture
Define Eschatology
eschatology: doctrine of the end-times
Define hamartiology
hamartiology: doctrine of sin
Self Test Q1.
Work’s way of summarizing the Christian faith is least likely to challenge someone who
A. grew up saying the Apostles’ Creed regularly in Catholic Church
B. envisions ‘life after death’ in terms of someone’s disembodied soul ending up forever in heaven or hell
C. thinks Jesus raised himself from the dead simply because he is God and thus immortal
D. fears the Father as a wrathful God while regarding Jesus as a lovable ally
E. compartmentalizes Christian faith so that it applies to ‘spiritual’ things, not ordinary life
Self Test Q1.
Work’s way of summarizing the Christian faith is least likely to challenge someone who
A. grew up saying the Apostles’ Creed regularly in Catholic Church
- that’s right; there is nothing exclusively Roman Catholic about either the Apostles’ Creed or the claims as summarized in the apostolic paradigm. Protestants and Orthodox say the creeds as well.
Self Test Q2.
Can you repeat FROM MEMORY the three headings of the first three sections (I, II, III), which are the three basic features of what im calling the apostolic paradigm?
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Self Test Q2.
Can you repeat FROM MEMORY the three headings of the first three sections (I, II, III), which are the three basic features of what im calling the apostolic paradigm?
- Life from the Father
- Death in the Son
- Resurrection by the Holy Spirit
Self Test Q3.
Can you explain how this paradigm applies to the story of the people of Israel?
Self Test Q3.
Can you explain how this paradigm applies to the story of the people of Israel?
This paradigm applies to the theological history of the people of Israel, as it relates to the people of Israel’s history and transformation over the course of time.
(my answer, ungraded)
Self Test Q4.
Think back to the icon (but don’t look at it again until the next question) and try to name a detail that suggests each feature of the paradigm, whether I named it in the lecture or you notice it yourself.
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III.
Self Test Q4.
Think back to the icon (but don’t look at it again until the next question) and try to name a detail that suggests each feature of the paradigm, whether I named it in the lecture or you notice it yourself.
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II.
III.
The triangle halo on the Father’s head describes how the trinity is sourced in the Father, as the Father begets the Son and breathes the Spririt.
(not yet graded)
Self Test Q5.
Now look again at the icon (there’s a link in section IV; click on “The life of God”). Name at least one detail that suggests each feature of the paradigm, whether I named it in the lecture or you notice it yourself.
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II.
III.
Self Test Q5.
Now look again at the icon (there’s a link in section IV; click on “The life of God”). Name at least one detail that suggests each feature of the paradigm, whether I named it in the lecture or you notice it yourself.
I.
II.
III.
Your Answer:
I. The orb the Father is holding is all creation held in his authority. This shows life in the Fathers Hand.
II. The cross with the Son, representing the Death in the Son
III. The dove representing the spirit rising at the top representing resurrection in the Spirit.
Self Test Q6.
The church practice I named that demonstrates how the apostolic paradigm describes individual lives is
A. baptism
B. communion
C. footwashing
D. missions
Self Test Q6.
The church practice I named that demonstrates how the apostolic paradigm describes individual lives is
A. baptism
Self Test Q7.
What terms did I use that are new to you (for instance, ‘paradigm’)? Say them aloud as you write them here. Write in ALL CAPS any terms you still don’t understand. You should probably look these up.
Self Test Q7.
What terms did I use that are new to you (for instance, ‘paradigm’)? Say them aloud as you write them here. Write in ALL CAPS any terms you still don’t understand. You should probably look these up.
Answer:
Harmartiology
Self Test Q8.
What is the most helpful or interesting thing you learned?
Self Test Q8.
What is the most helpful or interesting thing you learned?
Your Answer:
All the different names for the doctrines encapsulated in the apostles creed.
