Lecture 1 Flashcards
Theology means the _____ __ ___.
the study of God
Our theology should come from the _____.
Bible
Our theology is often influenced by other more personal factors such as
culture tradition opinion bias (etc.)
Which of the following historic figures did not actively participate in the shaping of theology? John Calvin John Wesley Josephus Martin Luther
Josephus
This class makes the point that _____ is the common thread that unites all of theology.
Jesus
Why did Martin Luther get angry about the sale of indulgences?
He found the sale of indulgences offensive because they were sold with the idea that they could pay for sins–even sins that the person was just planning to commit. He found it insulting to the clear teaching of Scripture concerning forgiveness of sin.
Biblical theology often emphasizes the study of a particular writer (true or false).
TRUE (biblical theology might focus on the theology of John, Paul, or Matthew)
Systematic theology organizes only facts about God that can be found in the Bible (true or false).
False (systematic theology attempts to organize all the facts about God from all sources).
Theology should be practical (true or false).
True (we hope that this course will be exactly that for you).
Martin Luther
opposed indulgences 1517 - posted his 95 Thesis excommunicated by the Pope wouldn't recount his statements followers became Lutherans
John Calvin
baptized infants
Scotland, England
Presbyterians, Congregational churches
John Wesley
18th century anglican minister
sent to Savannah, GA and met Moravians
Moved away from Moravian & formed Methodist and Wesleyan and traced to charismatic churches.
