Doctrine And Theology Flashcards
(30 cards)
Define authority in the study of the Bible 
2 Timothy 3:16 says that it is God‘s very Breath. which means scripture is God speaking, and it has the final say in all matters, whether we choose to submit or not
Define inspiration in the study of the Bible 
God through the Holy Spirit, used human authors to write what he revealed in the Bible
Define truth in the study of the Bible
The Bible emphasizes the importance of truth. Throughout its teachings it is essential for righteous living,morals,integrity and spiritual growth. 
Define his attributes in the study of God
There are many attributes that God has such as omnipotence, which means all powerful,omniscience meaning all knowing, omnipresent, which means present everywhere to name a few 
Define his existence in the trinity, in the study of God 
In the doctrine of the trinity, this refers to the belief that God exists as three distinct persons, father, son, and the Holy Spirit
Well remaining one God 
Define his nature in the study of God
This is the study of his very being of God, his attributes, character and qualities such as goodness, justice love etc 
Define pneumatology
The study of the spirit
Define the filling of believers in the study of the spirit 
The filling of believers refers to the empowering and indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit within individuals who have accepted Jesus Christ as their savior 
Define the gifting in the study of the spirit 
The gifting refers to the spiritual abilities, talents, or powers, be stowed upon the believers by the Holy Spirit for the purpose of edifying the church, and advancing the kingdom of God 
Define spirit baptism in the study of the spirit
Spirit baptism refers to the experience in which a believer is immersed, or filled with the Holy Spirit in a profound transformative way 
Define Christology
The study in the person of Christ
Define his existence in the trinity in the study of Christ
His role is the son of God, who is co- eternal, co-equal with the father and the Holy Spirit within the trinity.
Define his mission overall in the study of Christ
His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, and his significance as a savior of humanity
Define anthropology
The study of humanity
Define God image in the study of humanity
The concept of God’s image typically refers to humans that are created in the likeness or image of God, possessing qualities and attributes
Define calling, and election in the study of humanity 
understanding of humanities role within Christian doctrine, particular in relation to salvation, and the divine calling of believers
Define soteriology
The study of salvation
Define election in the study of salvation
The election in the study of salvation pertains to the dynamic relationship between divine grace and human response
Define faith, and works in the study of salvation
The importance of both faith and obedience in a Christian life from the salvation, is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone. This is the gift of God, not by works. so that no one can boast.
Define justification in the study of salvation
Justification refers to the theological concepts of being declared, righteous are acquitted of sin by God through faith and Jesus, Jesus Christ. It involves the forgiveness of sins. 
Define hamartiology
The study of sin
Define sin as it pertains to the study of sin
Sin, in the context of the Bible refers to any thought, word or action that goes against God’s will, or deviates from his moral standards 
Define ecclesiology
The study of the church 
Define its mission as a pertains to the study of the church
The mission of the church is for the believers to follow the teachings of Jesus, spreading the gospel, making disciples and serving others and love