sources of wisdom + authority Flashcards
How do evangelical protestants regard scripture?
As the literal word of God; inerrant, even in unscientific passages
How do Catholics view scripture?
As the word of God written through the inspo of the Holy Spirit, using human authors
How do Catholics believe scripture must be interpreted + maintained?
As a unity, through the analogy of faith
What was Karl Barth?
Neo-orthodox
How does Karl Barth view the Bible?
The Bible is not the Word of God, but a human work that becomes inspired when it gives those who read it a personal encounter with Jesus
What are the Social Gospel Movement?
Liberalists
What does the social gospel movement believe?
social action is more important than worrying about insoluble matters of doctrine
What do Process Theologians believe?
God is not the creator, not omnipotent and does not intervene in the world
What do Catholics believe about the Bible + Church?
They have equal authority, inextricably linked through the Holy Spirit
What is Apostolic Tradition?
The Church (Magisterium, Pope + Bishops) alone has the authority to interpret Scripture correctly
What is Luther’s doctrine?
Sola Scriptura (scripture alone)
What do protestants believe about authority?
Authority is focused on Scripture; Sola Scriptura
What do protestants say humans can’t do?
Pass judgement on Gods world
What do Protestants say the Bible is the sole judge of?
Truth
What do protestants say is subservient to Scripture
The church, tradition, councils + church scholars are subservient to Scripture?
What is the priesthood of believers?
All believers form priesthood of believers; consecrated as priests through baptism
Where is Jesus the Son of God
In the Nicene Creed
What does Jesus being the son of God mean?
He has God’s authority
What do Liberal Christians argue about Jesus + what do they use to argue this?
They use textual analysis + science to argue that Jesus was human + not divine
What might Liberal Christians argue about Jesus’ resurrection?
They may argue that Jesus’ resurrection means ‘accepting Jesus brings new life’
How may those who accept Jesus’ authority as God’s authority interpret the Sermon on the Mount?
Christians should not retaliate and must love their enemies
How may those who see Jesus’ authority is only human interpret the Sermon on the Mount?
In terms of how individuals should confront issues of violence + hatred
