january 8th-why theology matters in the church Flashcards
1
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polemics
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the need to define what Christians believe in the context of alternatives, for example, in a post-christian nation.
2
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apologetics
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to give a defense of what we believe
3
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catechetics
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need to teach people of God
4
Q
cognites
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act of teaching
5
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catechist
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teacher
6
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catechumen
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student
7
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catechism
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content being taught
8
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the three needs
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- polemics
- catechetics
- biblical summarization
9
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10 commandments
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summarizes all commands in deut. 26:5-9
10
Q
1 tim. 3:14-15
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how to live like Jesus
11
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apostles creed
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communion of saints-all Christians
revelation-universal church
pontius pilate-grounded in history
creed-summary of scripture
12
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date of apostles creed
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215 A.D.
13
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date of the Nicene Creed
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325 A.D.
14
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role of creeds
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survey of what we believe
15
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athanasian creed
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500 A.D.
