Midterm 2023

Question 1

prolegomena

Answer 1

introductory information that provides context for future content

Question 2

theology

Answer 2

for the christian this means to study the divine revelation found in the Bible

Question 3

systematic theology

Answer 3

-the organization of Scripture by a synthesis of scriptural teaching, summarized using major categories the encompass the entirety of God’s written revelation
- based on exegetical theology and Biblical Theology

Question 4

three benefits for studying systematic theology

Answer 4

1. complete collection of Biblical Truth
2. Orderly Summation Biblical Doctrine
3. Biblical Basis for CHristian Behavior

Question 5

worldview

Answer 5

it compromises a person’s collection of convictions, presuppositions, and values from which a person attempts to make sense of life and the world around themselves.

Question 6

christian worldview

Answer 6

Seeing world through special revelation (the Bible) and natrual revelation (Creation) for the purpose of believing and behaving in accrod with God’s will and to glorify God with one’s mind and life, now and in eternity

Question 7

bibliology

Answer 7

a study of scripture, the bible, God’s word

Question 8

the Inerrancy of Scripture

Answer 8

the Bible is without error in the orignial copies and is infallible

Question 9

the Preservation of Scripture

Answer 9

God has preserved the written record of His “special” revelation through the centuries without any loss

Question 10

six distinct general categories of bibliology

Answer 10

1. inspiration
2. authority
3. inerrancy
4. preservation
5. teaching and preaching
6. obligation

Question 11

three reasons God has ulimate authority

Answer 11

1. God created the heavens, earth and all that exists
2. God own the earth, all it contains and those who dwell on it
3. In the end, God will consume it all

Question 12

three ways God has preserved His Word

Answer 12

1. Specific instructions to His people to preserve His Word
2. Sovereign and providental ways to miracously protect and preserve His Word
3. The Bible affirms its own preservation through human history and to eternity

Question 13

What is inextricably linked and essential to the Christian life?

Answer 13

Christian ministry/life and doctrine

Question 14

What does Christian doctrine refer to?

Answer 14

Scripture - whether read, taught or systematized

Question 15

Not all doctirne is good and true

Answer 15

true

Question 16

The Canon of Scripture refers to the fact the Bible is almost complete

Answer 16

false - it is compromised of 66 books from genesis to revelation

Question 17

about how many copies have been printed of the Bible?

Answer 17

5-7 billion over 1500 years

Question 18

seven major categories of theology proper

Answer 18

1. existence
2. attributes
3. trinity
4. decree
5. creation
6. providence
7. problem with evil and theodicy

Question 19

How do we know God exists?

Answer 19

• proof from the Redemption requirement that God exists
• proof from the assertion that God is eternal
• proof from the assertion of God’s self-existence

Question 20

Scripture does start with a logical argument that supports God’s existence

Answer 20

false - it assumes tha God exists; the concept of God must come from god’s testimony about Himself through the Scriptures