Final Flashcards
Inerrancy
idea that Scripture in the original manuscripts does not affirm anything that is contrary to fact
6 days (24 hrs)
God created the world in 6 literal days
sufficiency
the scriptures are enough for us, for salvation. Trusting in him perfectly and obeying him perfectly
progressive creation
God created the “firsts” and then allowed micro-evolution develop
Archetypal knowledge
Knowledge of things that are only revealed to God
Clarity
the Bible is written so that its teachings are understandable by all who will read it seeking God’s help and being willing to follow it
Three views of God
Functional, Substantive, Relational
Functional View
something only humans can do, dominion and stewardship over creation
substantive view
the image is some ability, capacity, or characteristic that only humans possess which is also shared with God
relational
focuses on the importance of relationship for humanity
Ectypal
copy and all the information of the knowledge of god that has been reveled to finite minds ( there’s more tho!)
direct creation
God created and is continuing to create every species
theistic evolution
God “front-loads” creation with all the capabilities and potentialities
literal 6 day (24 hrs) background
tend toward young earth
gap theory
long gap between Gen 1:1 and Gen 1:2
Day-Age
the “days” correspond to 6 geological period because the Hebrew word “yom” can be used for a period other than 24 hrs
implications of being a creature
a creature is not prideful or arrogant
how do we understand work temptations?
there is a particular balance between being lazy and being a workaholic
Christ against culture
christians should flee a wicked cultures (Monastic model)
Christ and culture
unit of church and state
tendency to reduce Christ to culture
Medieval church/state of modern theological liberalism
christ above culture
culture is an independent sphere but Christ’s influence should be felt in and over it (Aquinas)
Christ and culture in paradox
Christians are citizens of two kingdoms living in tension of the demands of both kingdoms (Luther)
Christ transforming culture
Christianity can transform culture for the better (Calvin)
Romans 5
sin is original, tyrannical, and deadly
highlights the contrast between an Adam and a Christ
