Definitions and Such

Question 1

Definition of a Disciple (Wilkins)

Answer 1

A disciple of Jesus is one who has come to Jesus for eternal life, has claimed Jesus as Savior and God, and has embarked upon the life of following Jesus.

Question 2

Class Definition of Discipleship

Answer 2

Christian Discipleship is the life and action of every believer and consists of two major features: 1) the inward element – the disciple’s personal conformity to Christlikeness in thought, word, and deed – and 2) the outward element (aka discipling) – the disciple’s lifestyle of love that causes them to call others to discipleship and to serve other disciples through instruction and imitation.

Question 3

Title that summarizes the Doctrine of God

Answer 3

Covenant Lord

Question 4

Two types of holiness

Answer 4

1. ) Definitive Aspect of Holiness

2. ) Progressive Aspect of Holiness

Question 5

Two simultaneous facts about humanity:

Answer 5

1. ) Human beings are unique and significant b/c we are made in the image of God.
2. ) Human beings are deeply flawed to the core (moral problems).

Question 6

Three things that define humanity’s unique role in creation:

Answer 6

1. ) Righteousness
2. ) Work: The Creation-Cultural Mandate
3. ) Worship

Question 7

Three aspects of a good righteous deed (John Frame): A good or righteous deed is one that…

Answer 7

1. ) Obeys the proper standard, God’s Law.
2. ) Seeks the proper goal (God’s Glory) and the success of the kingdom.
3. ) Is motivated by true faith.

Question 8

Nature of Sin (John Frame): The opposite of the good or righteous deed…

Answer 8

Sin is the disobedience of the law of God, motivated by unbelief and hatred, for the goal/purpose of self-glorification.

Question 9

Three Major Effects of Sin

Answer 9

1. ) Guilt
2. ) Punishment
3. ) Corruption

Question 10

Complete this sentence: Sin shows us our hope is found _____ in one who is without ________

Answer 10

found EXTERNALLY; without SIN

Question 11

Four points regarding the importance of Christ’s two natures in one person:

Answer 11

1. ) He stands as our representative.
2. ) He stands as God’s representative.
3. ) He is able to take on our sin.
4. ) He is able to give us divine righteousness.

Question 12

Complete this sentence: Christ comes to be the better _____, to establish the better _____, and to be the one who ______

Answer 12

better ADAM; better COVENANT; who MEDIATES BETWEEN GOD AND MAN

Question 13

What is the foundation of our entire spiritual experience and blessing?

Answer 13

our union with Christ

Question 14

Three OT offices that Christ fulfills in his work:

Answer 14

1. ) Prophet
2. ) Priest
3. ) King

Question 15

Why is evangelism needed? What is missing? (Why do we evangelize?)

Answer 15

1. ) Common Response: We are sinners who need to be saved.
2. ) Biblical Response: Because God is not being worshipped as he should. Evangelism exists because worship doesn’t. - Piper (Worship is missing)

Question 16

Inaugurated Eschatology: “The Already, Not Yet”

Answer 16

1. ) The Kingdom of God has been inaugurated in Christ’s death and resurrection.
2. ) The Kingdom of God awaits full consummation in Christ’s second coming as the divine warrior King.