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Basic Doctrine Flashcards

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What is doctrine and why is it important to us as believers?

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Doctrine that we received, believed, and practiced will determine our character.

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What is the meaning of the word theology?

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The study of God.

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What verse of Scripture most accurately describes the purpose of doctrine and theology?

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Luke 1:1

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What does this verse of scripture say about the purpose of doctrine and theology?

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It draws up a narrative, puts it in a logical sequence, it’s a full declaration, and it’s what is believed among us.

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Explain the benefit of doctrine and theology.

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You will be convinced when you see the logical connection between various doctrines.

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Explain the second benefit of doctrine and theology.

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You will be able to remember it and understand it better.

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Explain the third benefit of doctrine and theology.

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You will be able to convince others better.

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Why is having clear, Biblical doctrine so necessary?

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Because it’s important to know what you believe in, who you believe in, and why you believe it.

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What is the essential difference between doctrine that comes from God and doctrine that comes from all other sources?

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All doctrine from God is true while other doctrine can be false and true. However, all doctrine from Satan is false.

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What is the essential different between “truth” and “error”?

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God communicates truth while Satan communicated error.

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How did Jesus teach doctrine?

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Usually through parables.

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Why is the “apostle’s doctrine” authoritative for believers?

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Jesus passed it on to the apostles.

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What is the problem with doctrine that comes from man alone?

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There can be error and falsity.

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Is there doctrine that originates from Satan? What is its nature?

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Yes, its nature is error.

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Describe the essential nature of false doctrine.

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False doctrine contradicts the Bible and truth, it is extreme, it is inconsistent, etc.

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How is doctrine like leaven?

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Because a little bit of false doctrine can affect the whole thing like how a little leaven can affect the whole dough.

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How is doctrine like rain?

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Doctrine can bring revival and can change/grow things.

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How is doctrine like wind?

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Like wind, you can’t see doctrine but you can see the effects of it.

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What is meant by “sound doctrine”?

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Healthy, whole, and complete.

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What is meant by “pure doctrine”?

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There’s no mixture or compromise.

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What is the relationship between doctrine and character?

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Doctrine we receive and believe determines character.

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What is the relationship between our beliefs and our eternal destiny?

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Eternal future is the product of what we really believe to be true.

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What is the essential meaning of the idea of “revelation”?

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Revelation means to uncover or unveil for a public display. It refers to God making Himself known to man.

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What is the barrier between God and man that makes it impossible for man to find God on his own?

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God is infinite while man is finite. God is holy while man is sinful.

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How has sin affected man, especially as it pertains to his ability to find God?

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Sin distorts our perception and it disqualifies us from revelation which divides us from God.

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What is required for man to find God?

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We don’t find God, but rather God takes the initiative. It is through God’s grace and mercy that we can have relationship with Him.

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What is the purpose of revelation of God in nature?

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It reveals the creator and his power.

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What is the purpose of the revelation of God in conscience?

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Reveals the existence of a lawgiver who places moral laws within us.

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What is the purpose of the revelation of God in history?

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It reveals the sovereignty of God.

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What is the purpose of the revelation of God in miracles?

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To reveal God’s power and motivation in dealing with mankind.

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What is the purpose of the revelation of God in prophecy?

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To reveal God’s infinite knowledge.

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What is the purpose of the revelation of God in Christ?

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To reveal the person of God in his fullness.

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What is the purpose of the revelation of God in Scripture?

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It’s the only tangible, infallible revelation of God.

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What is the purpose of the revelation of God in personal experience?

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That man may know God in a personal way.

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What does “inspiration” mean?

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God breathed

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What’s wrong with the theory of “Natural Inspiration”?

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It denies supernatural inspiration by God.

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What’s wrong with the theory of “Mechanical/Trance Inspiration”?

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It rules out man’s conscience involvement and it foolishly limits God and His power.

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What’s wrong with the theory of “Partial Inspiration”?

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There is no sure way of telling which parts were inspired and which were not and leaves man to decide.

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What’s wrong with the theory of “Thought Inspiration”?

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We can’t be sure that the writer expressed God’s thought right.

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What’s right with the theory of “Plenary-Verbal Inspiration”?

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The Bible is fully and completely the word of God, even to the choice of words.

41
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What’s the significance of the fact that the Scriptures are fully inspired even to the choice of words?

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It has no error and we can base our eternal existence on it.

42
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How do miracles give evidence of the Inspiration of Scripture?

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Jesus’ message was confirmed by miracles and he instructed his disciples to do the same. Also, Moses was supported by miracles.

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How does the fulfillment of prophecy give evidence of the inspiration of Scripture?

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Fulfilled prophecy is a miracle of knowledge.

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How does the unity of structure and themes give evidence of the inspiration of Scripture?

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There were 40 different authors and no contradiction.

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How does the miraculous preservation of Biblical manuscripts give evidence of the inspiration of Scripture?

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The Bible has better manuscript evidence than any other work of ancient literature, even though many rulers throughout history have tried to destroy the Bible.

46
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How does the effect of the Bible on people’s lives give evidence of the inspiration of Scripture?

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No other book has influenced so many people and cultures than the Bible.

47
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What does the Bible claim about itself?

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Inspiration.

48
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To what degree are the Scriptures reliable?

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Really genuine, entirely truthful, believable, measured, tested and proven to be the inspired word of God, and absolute authority.

49
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Why don’t we accept the books of the “Apocrypha” as canonical?

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It is universally acknowledged that they never had a place in the Hebrew Canon, they are never quoted in the New Testament, and they do not fit the numerical structure of the canon.

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What benefits can we gain by reading the Scripture?

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We can learn to fear the Lord and become blessed when we read and obey.

51
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What benefits can we gain by studying the Scripture?

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We gain wisdom and guidance.

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What benefits can we gain by meditating on the Scripture?

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It will make our way prosperous and we’ll have good success.

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What benefits can we gain by memorizing the Scripture?

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It’s easier to obey what we remember.

54
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What benefits can we gain by singing the Scripture?

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It’s easier to remember words when we sing.

55
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What evidence does the Cosmological argument give for the existence of God?

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Because all our experience teaches us that for every cause there is an effect, it’s logical to believe that there is an ultimate cause - a Creator.

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What evidence does the Teleological argument give for the existence of God?

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It proves that order needs to come with intelligent intervention.

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What evidence does the Biological argument give fo the existence of God?

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All life comes from pre existent life therefore we live because we were created by a living God.

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What evidence does the Anthropological argument give for the existence of God?

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If there is a human-being there must be a human-maker somewhere.

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What evidence does the Ontological argument give for the existence of God?

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For people to not believe in God, they would deny their intuitive beliefs.

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What evidence does the Moral argument give for the existence of God?

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The fact that we have a sense of right and wrong means that there is a Supreme Law-Giver that makes man accountable.

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What evidence does the Historical argument give for the existence of God?

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The acts of God evident in history argue for a guiding providence behind them all, controlling and governing them.

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What evidence does the Christological Argument give for the existence of God?

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If there is no God, then Jesus was insane and a deceiver.

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What evidence does the Bibliological argument give for the existence of God?

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If there is no God, then how do we account for the Bible in the face of all the facts?

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What is your conclusion concerning the existence of God?

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It’s logical to believe that there is a God because of the conclusion that derives from the previous arguments.

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What’s wrong with Pantheism?

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They state that if all things are God, then we are God and therefore we end up in charge.

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What is wrong with Polytheism?

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They state that there are many gods but not one true God which ultimately leads to self-worship.

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What is wrong with Dualism?

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Satan is not equal to God. There is only one God who is sovereign. Many manipulations the conflict between the two gods and thus is in control.

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What is wrong with Deism?

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If there is an absent God, then it concludes that man runs the universe.

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What is wrong with Atheism?

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It states that there is no God. It’s rooted in human arrogance and ignores facts and evidence fo the existence of God.

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What is wrong with Agnosticism?

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It’s contradictory to believe that there is no way to know if there is a god or not because they would believe that there is no ultimate truth and no ultimate reality.

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What does the description “God is Spirit” tell us about God?

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God is immaterial, invisible, personal, and living.

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What does the description “God is Light” tell us about God?

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God is bright, pure, invisible, and eternal.

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What does the description “God is Love tell us about God?

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Love is not just a quality that God has, but it is something God is.

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What does the description “God is a Consuming Fire” tell us about God?

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God is both completely all-powerful and completely loving. He is both good and severe.

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What is the significance of the “Essential Attributes” of God.

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They are attributes only God can possess. If any of these attributes were not of God, God would not be God.

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What is the significance of the “Moral Attributes” of God?

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These are attributes of God that we can possess. God is the perfect example of these attributes.

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What are the two ways God is described in the Bible?

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God is three, and God is one.

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What is meant by the “Oneness” of God?

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God is one, He has one character and all three persons of the Godhead are all one. There is a complete unity.

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What is meant by the “Threeness” of God?

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There are three different persons: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. He functions these three ways, There is a compound unity.

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What are the “Three Persons” of the Godhead?

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The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

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What are the distinctions between the three persons of the Godhead?

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In the plan of redemption, the Father planned the project, the son paid the price, and the Spirit produces the results.

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What is the relationship between the three persons of the Godhead?

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They form the Trinity and all share the same attributes.

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