Quiz Review Flashcards
How much of Scripture has been given by the inspiration of God?
All scripture
In 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Paul identifies six ways in which the scriptures are profitable to us; be able to name those.
- Doctrine
- Reproof
- Correction
- Instruction in righteousness
- To perfect the Believer
- To furnish the Believer
Three specific purposes of doctrine from 2 Timothy 3:16-17
- Instruction in Righteousness
- Perfection of the Believer
- Furnishing the believer
“Inspiration” is translated from the Greek work theopneustos, which means what?
“Divinely breathed in: given by inspiration of God; the contents of the scriptures.”
What are the first four words of the Bible?
“In the beginning God…”
Completely verse of scripture: “Before Abraham was, ________” (John 8:58)
“Before Abraham was, I am.”
• I AM
What belief system is defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “the doctrine or belief that there is but one God”?
Monotheism
What belief system is defined by Merriam- Webster Dictionary as “belief in or worship of more than one god?”
Polytheism
Because they adamantly reject any hint of polytheism, the Jews generally reject Christianity because of what doctrine that is commonly accepted throughout much of Christendom?
The trinity
Who was the person most responsible for the development of trinitarianism in its earliest stage?
Tertulian
At what council was the doctrine of the trinity first adopted in AD 325?
Council of Nicea in A.D. 325
At what council was the doctrine of the Trinity further refined in AD 381?
Council of Constantinople in A.D. 381
What is a theophany?
A visible manifestation of a deity
What is incarnation?
The embodiment of a deity or spirit in some earthly form (2) capitalized: the union of divinity with humanity in Jesus Christ.
According to Matthew 28:18, Jesus possesses how much of the power in Heaven and earth?
All power
