Lesson 5 - The Apostles

Question 1

What was the apostles’ epistemology?

Answer 1

Divine revelation over human reason

Question 2

Metaphysics?

Answer 2

Trinitarian Monotheism (one-many) - sharp distinction between Creator-Creation

Question 3

Providence?

Answer 3

Divine personal control and direction toward events

• • Not Chaos
• • Not Fate

Question 4

History?

Answer 4

Linear and flat (vs. circular and eternal)

Question 5

Anthropology?

Answer 5

unity of body and soul; immortality through resurrection

Question 6

Evil?

Answer 6

sin (moral wrongdoing) understood as willful rebellion against God

• • Not finitude
• • Not ignorance