Chapter 6 Flashcards
Doctrine of original sin
The orthodox Christian belief that Adam’s first sin corrupted the nature of his descendants, leading to humanities present propensity toward committing sin
Questions about the fall
Who was the serpent? What was the nature of temptation? What is the nature of sin? What were the consequence? What happen as a result of sin?
Who was the serpent?
Satan
What was the nature of temptation?
Knowledge of good and evil
What was the nature of sin?
Sin is an act of unbelief
Sin is an desire autonomy
Sin is an act of irresponsibility
Sin is an act of rebellion
What were the consequences of sin?
Separation from God
What happen as a result of sin?
Human beings fall apart
3 false assumptions about sin
Humans are good by nature
Society and it institution is responsible for the evil we do and the evil in the world
Mental health can be restored to those who experience guilt
Humans are good by nature
We have a sin nature
Society and its institutions is responsible for the evil we do and the evil in the world
Society is responsible for the evil we do
Mental health can be restored to those who experience guilt
Guilt is real not fake
Protevangelium
The first gospel or God’s first promise of coming redemption through Jesus
Covenant
An agreement between two parties that both involve rights and responsibilities
Major convents of the bible
Creation convent Noahic convent Abrahamic covent Mosaic covent Davidic covent New convent
Creation covent
God gave us life