Introduction

Question 1

What is meant by Systematic Theology?

Answer 1

What the whole Bible has to say about a certain topic (Ex. Doctrine of God, Ecclesiology)

Question 2

What are its divisions?

Answer 2

1. ) Scripture/Revelation
2. ) God (Theology Proper)
3. ) Man (Anthropology)
4. ) Christology
5. ) Pneumatology
6. Soteriology
7. Ecclesiology
8. Eschatology

Question 3

What is the Reformed Faith?

Answer 3

Reformed: something lost that has been recovered; something corrupted that has been restored.
The theology that come out of the Reformation

Reformed Theology is not simply a particular view of salvation or a particular system held by one man (Calvin), but its a comprehensive biblical system and worldview that radiates from one key idea: the absolute glory and sovereignty of God in all things (1 Cor. 10;31)

• overall theological perspectives and common doctrines of these confessions and standards (WCF, WLC, WSC)
• Five Solas, TULIP

Question 4

What is Covenant Theology?

Answer 4

Covenant Theology is

1. the way the Bible puts together theology (“I will be your God, you will be my people”)
2. gives a theme to all of Scriptures that give both a unity and a continuity to God’s story of redemption and throughout all the Scriptures
3. Sees the Bible as one story of how God successively deals with people on the basis of covenant relationship

Question 5

Why is covenant theology important?

Answer 5

“The gospel set in the context of God’s eternal plan of communion with his people; and its historical outworking in the covenant of works and grace.

Covenant Theology is the bible’s way of explaining:

• the atonement,
• the Christians’ assurance of salvation,
• sacraments,
• redemptive history,
• and the dynamic of God’s sovereignty and our human responsibility in living out the Christian life.

Question 6

List and Explain the 5 points of Calvinism.

Answer 6

1. Total Depravity - what is the natural state of human beings when born into the world (radically depraved = at the root).
   - “since the fall, humans are enslaved to sin and by nature bent toward evil in every part.” (Isaiah 64:6, Rom. 3:9)
2. ) Unconditional Election - God’s decision to save someone depends on his sovereign choice, not on anything in that person.
   - - OT: Deut. 7:7-8; Eph. 1:3-14
3. Limited Atonement - Christ’s atonement was intended by God to secure the redemption of the elect alone. (extent of the atonement, depends on the intent)
   - OT: Leviticus 16, Matthew 1:21
4. Irresistible Grace = God’s special redemptive grace infallibly secures the salvation of those who receive it.
   - Unconditional election focuses on God’s end; Irresistible Grace focus on God’s means
   - OT: Ezekiel 36:26-27; John 6:37-40
5. Perseverance of the Saints = God’s special redemptive grace will keep genuine converts faithful to Christ until the end.
   - OT: Jeremiah 32:38-40; Philippians 1:6

Question 7

Where did the 5 Points of Calvinism come from?

Answer 7

1. Founder of Arminian party, Jacob Arminius drew up creed in 5 Articles
2. Canons of Dort was Calvinistic Response (1618-1619), 5 points in response to 5 articles