Final Study Guide Flashcards
Define the term atonement
“totally covered” Unity of mankind and Jesus Christ through His sacrifice
Define the term redemption
“Delivered from bondage.” Atonement for guilt. Deliverance of sin.
What is the essence of the theological term “regeneration”
It is psychologically necessary for most all people to go through two “works” of God’s redemptive process in order to deal with sin.
What is the essence of the “original sin” (carnal nature)?
We were created for a need for God.
Original sin is a quality of person-hood.
The quality of original sin is a self-sovereign which always disintegrates the whole person
What is theology?
The science of God and his universe
What is another definition of theology?
The systematic exposition and rational justification of a religious faith. It seeks to self express religious faith in the clearest and most coherent language available
How important is the doctrine of the “Virgin Birth” of Christ as a historical doctrine?
Pretty important
Define “sin as an act” as you understand the nature of sin.
Sin as an act is done as an act of intentional offense towards God and the biblical law
Who were James Arminius, John Calvin, and Martin Luther?
Theologians who dealt with Theories of the Atonement
What was John Calvin’s view of Theories of Atonement
Penal Satisfaction. All sin is punished in Christ and He bores all guilt. Lead to antiomianism (disregard for the law)
What was Jacob Arminus’ view of Theories of Atonement.
Disagrees with Calvin. States the God is not an offended person, he is moral. Justice would break down if God did not respond to sin.
Who were Pelagius and Augustine
monks from the 5th century
What is the point of a “sacrament”
They are signs of faith instituted by Christ and entrusted to the church
how many sacraments are there in the Wesleyan churches
- baptism and the lord’s supper
was the Resurrection of Christ an historical event?
yes
What is the “kenosis” passage all about and where is found in scripture
“To empty” It is the ‘self-emptying’ of one’s own will and becoming entirely receptive to God’s divine will. Phil 2:7
Who was Arius?
some guy who spoke on the essence of how christ was like the father both a creation of god
What theological concern did Arius and Athanasisus debate over
Anthanasisus argued that Christ is identical in essence with the father and Arius argued that Christ was only like the father.
What was the point of the council Nicea?
To clear up the matter of who was right between arius and athanasisus
What was the point of the council Constantinople
The council said the Holy Spirit is also divine and “proceeds from Father and Son. The words “and son” were not allowed with Arius, which caused the split of East and West
What was the point of the council Chalcedon
The decisions of the other councils stand and the deity of christ and the spirit was set.
Define omnipotence
all powerful, creation of life
Define omniscience
The state of knowing everything
Define omnipresence
The state of God being everywhere at the same time
