Final Exam Review Flashcards
When considering the SBC conservative resurgence what was the historical cause that started this event?
The SBC struggled for control of resources and ideological direction over their large 16 million member denomination.
What was the primary aim of resurgence?
Reorienting the denomination away from the liberal trajectory and towards affirmation of biblical inerrancy.
What did the SBC do to the theologically moderate and liberal leaders?
They were voted out of office.
What trends should we be casreful of today in the apostolic movement which is informed by the SBC’s struggle? Essay?
We should be careful in pursuing respectability.
Kick out anyone who preaches heresy just to obtain more followers.
We need conservatives not moderate liberals.
Take away their license if they preach otherwise.
What do all the rest of the Calvinist theological points rise and fall with?
Total Depravity
What does Acts 17:30 show about Calvinism?
That we have free will to repent and choose to come to God. God doesn’t arbitrarily choose.
What was the title of Whitefield’s famous sermon?
‘Dangers of an Unconverted Clergy’
What was the importance of where Whitefield preached it?
Harvard was a place for ministers and clergy to prepare for ministry. They preach an un-felt Christ. Congregations are dead because dead men preach to them.
Is sanctification a second or third work of grace? Explain.
No, because of:
- Separation
- The process of becoming righteous
- At new birth God sets us apart from sin.
- Obtain maturity and level of perfection
What is the starting point in talking to other denominations about holiness?
- Liberal churches left holiness in the 1920’s.
- We came out of holiness and we practice it too.
How has the UMC moved so far from Wesley, even to embracing the social gospel and pro-homosexual stances?
If you want to change something, start in the institutions. Most of them are trained in pro-homosexual seminaries focused on social needs.
“They chose scholarships over lordship.”
What trends should we be careful of today in the Apostolic movement which is informed by the UMC struggle? Essay?
- Always choose lordship over scholarship.
- Do not allow morality to determine methodology.
- Do not allow their sincerity to attest orthodoxy. Kick them out even if they’re nice.
How had COGIC distinguished itself from denominations and other black communities in the past?
By contrasting differences regarding salvation, lifestyle, spirituality, entertainment, worship, and ministry. Holy is unholy.
What is the crisis of identity in COGIC now?
*Pursuing respectability.
When the new bishop came into office he wanted to change things that would reorganize and re-conceptualize COGIC ministry, politics, and prominence.
In terms of maintaining theological distinctions and identity, what lessons can we as Apostolics learn from COGIC struggles? Essay?
Longing for respectability, scholar, acceptance crushed them. Seminary had a range of people with differing beliefs.
Liberationalist- to -Liberal- to -Moderate- to -Pentecostal
