Bst 103 Flashcards
What is theology?
Theology is the study of God, His nature, His works, and His relationship with creation.
What are the different types of theology?
- Biblical Theology - Focuses on themes and teachings within the Bible.
- Systematic Theology - Organizes theological concepts in a logical order.
- Historical Theology - Examines how Christian beliefs have developed over time.
- Practical Theology - Applies theological understanding to real-life situations.
What are the attributes of God?
- Omniscience - God is all-knowing.
- Omnipotence - God is all-powerful.
- Omnipresence - God is everywhere.
- Immutability - God does not change.
- Holiness - God is completely pure and without sin.
- Love - God is love and acts in love towards His creation.
What is the doctrine of the Trinity?
The doctrine of the Trinity states that God exists as one being in three persons: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit.
What are some common misunderstandings about the Trinity?
- Modalism - The belief that God appears in different forms at different times (Father, Son, and Spirit are not distinct persons).
- Arianism - The belief that Jesus is not fully God but a created being.
- Tritheism - The belief that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are three separate gods.
What are some Bible verses that support the Trinity?
- Matthew 28:19 - ‘Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.’
- 2 Corinthians 13:14 - ‘The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.’
What is the Bible?
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, written by about 40 authors over 1,500 years. It consists of 66 books (39 Old Testament, 27 New Testament).
What are the three key concepts of how the Bible came to us?
- Revelation - God communicating His truth.
- Inspiration - The process by which God guided the writers.
- Illumination - The Holy Spirit helping believers understand God’s word.
What are the different types of Bible translations?
- Word-for-word (Literal) - Example: KJV, ESV.
- Thought-for-thought (Dynamic) - Example: NIV, NLT.
- Paraphrase - Example: The Message, Living Bible.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man in one person, and will remain so forever.
What does the term ‘Incarnation’ mean?
The Incarnation refers to Jesus Christ, the Son of God, taking on human flesh and being born as a man (John 1:14).
What is the Kenosis of Christ?
The Kenosis refers to Christ ‘emptying Himself’ of His divine privileges to become human (Philippians 2:5-11).
What are the key events in the life of Christ?
- Virgin Birth - Fulfilled prophecy (Isaiah 7:14).
- Baptism - Marked the beginning of His ministry (Matthew 3:13-17).
- Miracles - Demonstrated His divine power.
- Crucifixion - Died for the sins of humanity (Matthew 27:32-56).
- Resurrection - Rose from the dead, proving His divinity (Luke 24:1-12).
- Ascension - Returned to heaven (Acts 1:9-11).
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, fully God, who works in the lives of believers to guide, empower, and transform them.
What are some symbols of the Holy Spirit?
- Dove - Represents peace and purity.
- Fire - Represents purification and God’s presence.
- Wind - Represents the power of the Spirit.
- Oil - Represents anointing and consecration.
What are the works of the Holy Spirit?
- Convicts the world of sin (John 16:8).
- Regenerates and gives new life (Titus 3:5).
- Indwells believers (1 Corinthians 6:19).
- Empowers for ministry (Acts 1:8).
What is the purpose of mankind?
To glorify God, have a relationship with Him, and fulfill His purposes on earth.
What is the fall of man?
The fall refers to Adam and Eve’s disobedience in the Garden of Eden, bringing sin and death into the world.
What are the consequences of the fall?
- Separation from God.
- A sinful nature inherited by all people.
- Death and suffering in the world.
How can mankind be saved?
Through faith in Jesus Christ, accepting His sacrifice for sin and receiving God’s grace.
What is justification?
The act of God declaring a sinner righteous through faith in Christ (Romans 5:1).
What is sanctification?
The lifelong process of becoming more like Christ through the Holy Spirit (1 Thessalonians 4:3).
What will happen at Christ’s second coming?
- The resurrection of believers.
- The final judgment.
- The establishment of God’s eternal kingdom.
