exam 2 Flashcards
before this class, what was your basic perception of jesus’s life and message?
I have always had the basic Christian worldview of Jesus. I know that he is the Son of God and also the Son of Man. Jesus lived a perfect life, served and loved the people around him and performed many miracles throughout his lifetime. He ultimately saved humanity.
explain how jesus’s person constitutes the foundation of the Christian faith
Jesus is the center of the faith because He is the defining figure of scripture. The Law of Moses taught that a Messiah would come, and Jesus fulfilled that. Most of a Christian’s worldview comes from Jesus like his perfect life, death on the cross, and resurrection.
why is the crucifixion and resurrection important for a christian understanding of redemption and renewal
The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are crucial in a Christian’s hope and belief system. His crucifixion shows people how loving God is and that humans can be free from their sins. The resurrection is Gods way of showing humanity that Jesus saved us.
how is christian theology defined
a serious reflection on what the church believes (an orderly articulation of the christian faith)
what is general revelation
knowing god through creation/nature
what is special revelation
knowing god through scripture
who is the goat of gods revelation
jesus
what are the four sources of theology
bible, reason, experience, tradition
what does it mean to say that theology is never done in a vacuum
the theological task has its context, tools, and methodology
What Is the value of Thomas Aquinas is five proofs for the existence of god
By using basic logic and reason, he argues that nature itself reveals God is its original cause (uses natural theology not just the Bible)
what are gods incommunicable attributes
characteristics which describe his being or divine nature
what are gods communicable attributes?
characteristics which describe his person or moral nature
what does it mean to say God created the universe ex nihilo
creation out of nothing
What are some main truths about the creation, narrative in genesis?
God was in the beginning, created the world, existed in oral tradition, told from perspective, faith, not a scientific explanation, not intended to answer modern questions, cracks, ancient views of creation (none of the above?)
how should we understand the two accounts of creation given in genesis one and two?
cosmological approach is a godeye view of the process.
Anthropological approach centers on humanity.
They are complementary accounts, not contradictory.
how does the Bible present God as a loving creator?
he created the universe with humans at its center. He constantly cares for creation and humanity, and will bring the history of humanity to its intended purpose (all of the above?)
According to the Bible, what is the purpose of the creation of humanity?
positive view of humanity, they are good, have a purpose, for dominion
how does the Bible explain the concept of humanity being created in the image of God?
Similar qualities and characteristics like God
what is the biblical understanding of the fall and its consequences?
Genesis tells how things went wrong, the disobedience of humanity, and how it leads to our spiritual physical and eternal death
what is the fundamental problem with humanity and its results?
sin
What were possible answers people who heard Jesus teach had concerning his identity?
profit, good teacher, lunatic, God, martyr
what does the phrase christological heresy refer to?
Heresy concerning the understanding of the person and work of Jesus
what were three early christological heresies?
docetists, ebionites, arianism
What does the word preexistence refer to in relation to Jesus?
Jesus is not a created being; he existed with the father before the foundation of the world
what does the word incarnation refer to in relation to jesus
Jesus is the word made flesh. He left his glory and became man to save humans.
Why is it significant for Christians to affirm Jesus’s virgin birth?
Jesus was conceived in the womb of the Virgin Mary by the Holy Spirit. This makes it possible that he can be sinless.
What were Jesus’s aims according to his teachings?
The coming of God‘s kingdom, preach the good news to the poor, and seek and save the lost
how did Jesus predict his passion/suffering?
he told his disciples about his death and went to Jerusalem knowing his destiny
During what Jewish festival did Jesus eat his last supper with the disciples?
passover
What do the elements of the Lords supper symbolize
The bread is jesus’ body. The wine is Jesus’ blood.
from, what are humans saved through the sacrifice of Jesus?
from God‘s righteous judgment, the curse of sin, and our own sins
What does it mean that substitution took place on the cross?
Jesus took the place of sinners on the cross and died the death they deserved
What does it mean that forgiveness took place on the cross?
through the death of Jesus on the cross sinners are reconciled onto God
