Exam 3 Flashcards
secular theology
God’s activity was thought to be the explanation of the existence of the world and what goes on within it
what theology believes that humanity has come to age and now needs to trust the visible and in explanations that do not assume any transcendent or super-sensible entities?
secular theology
what is the aim of existential philosophy?
to produce authentic existence of the individual
what theology view says the Bible does not give us actual factual accounts of events; t gives us the impact that various occurrences had on the disciples?
existential theology
what does existential salvation call a person away from?
their selfish and illusory security to God who is beyond the world and scientific understanding
what is the long standing position of the Catholic Church?
that it was the only channel of God’s grace
how does the Roman Catholic church say grace is transmitted?
through the sacrament of the church, those outside of church cannot receive it
evangelical theology
humanity’s greatest need is his alienation from God due to his sinful condition
what theology says a person is reconciled to God through the work of JC accepted through repentance and faith?
evangelical theology
what will be saved?
humans, world, animals
yasa (old testament)
to deliver, to give victory to save
sozo (new testament)
rescue, deliver, save
negative definition of salvation
deliverance from sin, death and divine wrath
positive definition of salvation
bestowal of far-ranging spiritual blessings both in the present and in eternity. God conveys these benefits on the basis of he life, death,and resurrection of JC the mediator
order of salvation (definition)
an order of salvation denotes a sequence to express the way by which God through Christ imparts salvation to sinners from inception to consummation
what is the evangelical order of salvation?
- election/predestination
- gospel call
- conversion
- regeneration
- justification
- adoption
- union with Christ
- perseverance
- glorification
hanan
to show favor; act in a kindly manner
hen
favor from a superior to an inerior person
hesed
spontaneous goodness in the context of relationship
aheb
to love in a gracious way
raham
to show compassion
traditional use of term grace?
specific act of favor give by a superior to an inferior person
why do we need grace?
adam and eve fell into sin, we continue to sin, we cant bring personal salvation apart from Gods intervention
common grace
understood as the undeserved goodness of the creator God expressed by his general care of creation to all persons without discrimination
what facilitates everything that sustains and enhances life on the fallen planet?
God’s common grace
special grace
an attitude of God revealed to the undeserving
what is ana ction of God on behalf of the undeserving through JC?
special grace
what is the method through which God saves us?
grace
what is a new state for realm entered by faith?
grace