Exam #4 Flashcards
What is the debate regarding the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
The debate centers on whether the baptism of the Holy Spirit is a second experience after salvation or occurs at salvation.
What are arguments for the baptism of the Holy Spirit as a second experience?
It includes the idea that it provides additional empowerment and often involves speaking in tongues as evidence.
What do most Evangelicals believe about the baptism of the Holy Spirit?
They believe it occurs at salvation as part of being united with Christ.
What is prayer?
Prayer is communication with God, including praise, confession, thanksgiving, and requests.
What can you pray about?
Anything, including personal needs, others’ needs, thanksgiving, and guidance.
How did Jesus view prayer?
He emphasized its importance, modeled it frequently, and taught others to pray.
What are 4 reasons that prayer exists?
To glorify God, build a relationship with Him, align with His will, and make requests.
Is prayer effective? Does it matter if we pray or not?
Yes, Scripture shows examples of answered prayers and emphasizes prayer’s impact on God’s actions.
What is praying in Jesus’ name?
It means praying with His authority, according to His will, and relying on His intercession.
According to Scripture, who prays for us?
Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
What is ecclesiology?
The study of the church, its nature, function, and purpose.
What is the “church”? What are the 2 usages of “church” in the New Testament?
The church refers to both the universal body of believers and local congregations.
What is a denomination?
A distinct group within Christianity with shared beliefs and practices.
What are biblical images of the church?
The bride of Christ, the body of Christ, a temple, and a flock.
What is dispensationalism?
A theological view that separates God’s plans for Israel and the church across different time periods.
What do most Evangelicals believe about Israel and the NT church?
Many believe the church fulfills Israel’s promises in Christ.
What is the mission of the church?
To glorify God, evangelize the world, and disciple believers.
What are the internal and external missions of the church?
Internal: Discipleship and community.
External: Evangelism and outreach.
What is a Protestant?
A Christian who follows principles of the Reformation, emphasizing Scripture and salvation by faith alone.
What is a Catholic?
A member of the Roman Catholic Church, which emphasizes tradition, sacraments, and the authority of the Pope.
What are some doctrinal differences between Protestants and Catholics?
Differences include authority (Scripture vs. tradition), justification, and the role of Mary and saints.
What is the debate regarding women in ministry?
The debate focuses on whether women can hold leadership roles in the church.
What is complementarianism?
The belief that men and women have different roles, with men leading in the church and home.
What is egalitarianism?
The belief that men and women can serve equally in all church roles.
How do egalitarians interpret 1 Tim 2:11-15 and 1 Cor 14:34-35?
As cultural instructions rather than universal mandates.
What is an ordinance?
A practice instituted by Christ that symbolizes a spiritual reality.
What is the difference between an ordinance and a sacrament?
Ordinances are symbolic; sacraments are believed to convey grace.
What are the two ordinances Protestants affirm?
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
What are the 7 sacraments Catholics affirm?
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders.
What is eschatology?
The study of end times, including death, judgment, and eternity.
Why do all people have to die?
Because of sin entering the world through Adam and Eve.
What is soul sleep?
The belief that the soul is unconscious between death and resurrection.
What is the intermediate state?
The state of the soul between death and final resurrection, according to most Evangelicals.
What is purgatory?
The Catholic belief in a temporary state of purification for believers before entering heaven.
Why don’t Protestants believe in purgatory?
They argue it lacks biblical support and undermines Christ’s complete work on the cross.
