Pneumatology

Question 1

Trinitarian Doctrinal Development can be achieved by:

Answer 1

• Descriptions of the Spirit’s Divine Identity
• Descriptions of the Spirit’s Divine Work
• Included within Divine Worship

Question 2

Scripture applies to the Spirit divine titles

Answer 2

“Holy” - John 14:26

• “Lord” - 2 Corinthians 3:17

Question 3

Scripture ascribes functions to the Holy Spirit

Answer 3

Creating (Life-Giving) - John 3:5-6
• Revealer - 1 Cor 2:6-16; 2 Timothy 3:16-17
• Sanctifying - 2 Thess 2:13; 1 Peter 1:2

Question 4

The Spirit in (Early) Church History - Irenaeus

Answer 4

God’s “Two Hands” in creation and salvation. The Son and the Spirit

Question 5

The Spirit in (Early) Church History - Tertullian

Answer 5

The Son is begotten (eternal generation) and the Spirit
proceeds (eternal spiration). Different from the
“functional” approach of Irenaeus.

Question 6

Filioque

Answer 6

From Whom Does the Holy Spirit Proceed?
• The Father only? Or,
• The Father and the Son? (Double Procession)

Question 7

1054, the Great Schism

Answer 7

The divide between the West (Rome) and the

East (Eastern Orthodoxy) exists still today

Question 8

Filioque Greek position

Answer 8

The Greek Position (East): to safeguard the unique position

of the Father as the sole source of divinity.

Question 9

Filioque Latin position

Answer 9

The Latin Position (West): to ensure that the Son and the
Spirit were adequately distinguished “persons,” yet were
shown to be mutually related.

Question 10

Perichorēsis

Answer 10

meant to describe the mutual indwelling within the Triune Godhead. “The divine essence is shared by each of the three persons of the Trinity in a manner that avoids blurring the distinctions among them.”

Question 11

ruah

Answer 11

spirit, breath, wind

Question 12

In OT the Holy Spirit

Answer 12

• Active agent in creation (Gen 1:1-2; Ps 33:6)
• Active agent in sustaining all life (Job 33:4; 34:14-15;
Ps 104:30-32)
• God’s presence in power, revelation, wisdom, and
divine speech (2 Sam 23:2; Prov 2; Prov 8)

Question 13

The Spirit in the Life of Israel

Answer 13

• The means of God’s EMPOWERMENT for his covenant
people (Judg 3:10; 14:6; 1 Kings 18:12).
• The means by which God endows his covenant people
with SPECIAL GIFTINGS (Ex 28:3; 31:1-6; 35:30-35).
• The means by which God COMMUNICATES his prophetic word, will, and wisdom to his covenant people (Num 11:25-29; 1 Sam 10:10; Micah 3:8; Ezek 11:5-2:5).

Question 14

The Spirit in Israel’s Hope

Answer 14

Even in the OT, the Spirit’s transformative role amidst
God’s covenant people was messianic at its core.
• The Spirit would be God’s agent for bringing about
the New Covenant promise

Question 15

1 Timothy 3:16

Answer 15

Great indeed, we confess, is THE MYSTERY OF GODLINESS: He was manifested in the flesh,
VINDICATED BY THE SPIRIT, seen by angels,
proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the
world, taken up in glory.”

Question 16

The Spirit in the Synoptic Gospels

Answer 16

The Spirit authenticates Jesus’ messianic identity.
• 1. The Virgin Birth: Luke 1:35
• 2. Jesus’ Baptism: Lk 3:21-22
• 3. Jesus’ Ministry: Mt 12:28
• 4. Filled & Led by the Spirit: Lk 4:1-2
• 5. Anointed & Set Apart for God’s Purposes: Lk 4:18-22; cf. Isa 61:1-2

Question 17

The Spirit in the Gospel of John

Answer 17

New Life/Birth: John 3:1-8
• Water and Living Water: Jn 1:33; 3:5; 4:10; 7:38-39
Authentic Worship: Jn 4:24
• “spirit” or “Spirit” and Truth?
• The Paraclete: paraklētos = helper, advocate (legal sense), mediator, intercessor

Question 18

The Spirit in Acts

Answer 18

In Acts, Luke provides a CHRISTOCENTRIC account of the Spirit who has been GIVEN TO THE CHURCH for its EMPOWERMENT in lieu of Christ’s Ascension.

Question 19

The Spirit in the Pauline Corpus

Answer 19

• he is responsible for revealing THE GOSPEL OF GOD IN CHRIST to individuals, thereby bringing about repentance and faith for salvation.
• The Spirit is responsible for effecting our sanctification & perseverance in Christ
• The Spirit is the one who builds the Church upon the Scriptures

Question 20

5 points of a Spirit filled church

Answer 20

1. A Bible-Saturated Church
2. A Christ-Fixated Church
3. A Bonded-in-Love Church
4. A Mission-Driven Church
5. A Maturing Church

Question 21

CU Doctrinal Statement - Article 6

Answer 21

The gifts of the Spirit are for ministry to the body of Christ and the “sign gifts” are not intended to be a pattern for today.

Question 22

CESSASIONISM

Answer 22

No “miraculous” gifts of the Spirit continue today.

Question 23

OPEN, BUT CAUTIOUS

Answer 23

Bible does not explicitly say they have ceased, but teaches not standard for today

Question 24

PENTECOSTAL - CHARISMATIC

Answer 24

All gifts of the Holy Spirit continue for today.

Question 25

THIRD-WAVE

Answer 25

The preaching of the gospel should ordinarily be accompanied by “signs, wonders, and miracles.”