Exam 1 Flashcards
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Why is the doctrine of the Trinity of such vital importance to Christianity?
Because it gives expression to the fact that He has opened Himself to us.
What is transcendence?
The idea that God is all-powerful and far away. He can destroy us in an instant.
What is immanence?
Immanence is the concept that God came to our level to know and love us personally.
In Biblical Christianity what precedes worship?
Loving
Essay Question: Why Jesus? What are 7 out of the 16 reasons? Explain 5 of them.
- He is a historical figure
- OT Prophecies
- He is controversial
- divine attributes -
- Radical Teachings
- He received worship
- He is coming back for you
Essay Question: What is the uniqueness of the Bible? List 7 reasons, explain 5.
- Unique in its continuity: it is consistent over the different books.
- Unique in its circulation: there will always be bibles everywhere
- Unique in its translation
- Unique in its survival: time, persecution, critic
- Unique in its teachings: prophecy, History, Character
- Unique in its influence on literature and art
- Unique in its approval by Archaeology: the science of studying ancient civilizations - Ebla tablets, dead sea scrolls
What are the 4 divine attributes assigned to him?
- Self-existence
- Omnipresence
- Omnipotent
- Omnitiant
T or F: the Bible is NOT artistic
False
What is classical prophecy?
a specific issue or situation being prophesied
What is apocalyptic prophecy?
End times
What are the 7 points that are summarized in these 4 parts (the message of the bible)?
- Origin - beginning
- Fall - problem
- Redemption - solution
- Restoration - ending
What is Satan attempting to destroy?
God’s reputation
Where did the great controversy begin?
Heaven
What was the main sin Eve?
Not Trusting God!
What are the 4 realities?
1.. He is- God is a Supreme God
- Transcendance
2. God has revealed himself
- Immanence
3. God has feelings
- please Him or grieve Him
4. He persues me with His love
What is the greatest PROMISE of the Bible?
Second Coming
What is the greatest TRUTH of the Bible?
I am a child of God
He is immanent: 5 factors
How God relates to man in his “humanness”
- Describes that this God who is transcendent is also immenet
- God is personal
- meaning He is personal, you can feel Him, see Him, touch Him, etc.
- He has revealed himself
- The ultimate purpose of His immanence is that you may come to know Him in a personal way.
- God has come down to your level
- we will enjoy being in Hid presence
- God manifests Himself in a way that His greatness may not shadow His nearness
