Exam #3 Flashcards
Theory of Trichotomy
3 kinds of essence:
(1) Body
(2) Spirit
(3) Soul
Theory of Dichotomy
2 kinds of essence:
(1) Body
(2) Soul/Spirit
Origin of the Soul Views
Pre-Existence
Creationism
Traducianism
Pre-Existence
- souls existed in a previous state.
- certain occurrences account for the condition in which souls are found.
Creationism
- God immediately creates soul at conception, the body propagated by the parents.
- Does God create a morally evil soul?
Traducianism
Souls, as well as bodies, are derived from their parents.
Natural Image
Personality which includes spirituality, cognitive powers, and immorality.
Moral Image
- powers man was given at creation.
- holiness which can be lost.
Image of God in Man
Mankind was endowed with certain powers and these powers were given a certain direction at creation.
Ethical Holiness
Springs from moral choices and depends upon the action of a free personal being.
Created Holiness
A subjective state and tendency toward good without personality responsibility.
Outline of Genesis 3
(1) Eve is tempted and sins.
(2) Eve entices Adam.
(3) Their eyes were opened and realized they were naked.
(4) They resorted to human effort by clothing themselves.
(5) They hide from God.
(6) Accused others for their sin.
(7) The curse of sin was pronounced.
(8) They were sent from the Garden.
Names of Sin
Hamartia Parabasis Parapiptein Adikia Anomia Asebeia
Hamartia
Missing the mark.
Most used.
Parabasis
Act of transgression.
Parapiptein
Disobedience as a personal affront to God.
Adikia
A state of unrighteousness/perverted actions.
Anomia
Lawlessness, rebellion.
Asebeia
Ungodliness, the absence of God.
Theories of Original Sin
Realistic
Doctrine of Covenant of Works
Mediate Imputation
Genetic Mode of Transmission
Realistic Theory
- every human is subject to the penalty of sin.
- was Jesus not affected?
Doctrine of the Covenant of Works
- Adam was a natural and representative head for the human race, all are responsible.
- No scriptural support.
Mediate Imputation
-Man is simply born corrupt.
Genetic Mode of Imputation
- Similar to Traducianism.
- Primitive Holiness and depravity is passed down to all.
Original Sin
- Inclined to evil and that continually.
- Man is depraved, but not responsible, no guilt.
- Total defects of depravity are removed by the Holy Spirit.
