the ground the source and the methology Flashcards
what is the starting point for Christian theology?
divine revelation
refers to God’s act of self-revelation and the content of God’s self-revelation
revelations
What is essential to our ability to interpret God’s general revelation and our ability to access God’s special revelation?
Bible
Creation is an example of what type of revelation?
general
Jesus Christ is an example of what type of revelation?
special
What is the process by which God enabled select people to write what he wanted them to write?
inspiration
Which person of the godhead enabled the Bible’s writers to record the words the persons of the godhead wanted them to write?
Holy Spirit
What is both an instrument through which God provides special revelation and the access point to God’s special revelation.
Bible
According to Christians, which of the following words describe the Bible?
authoritative
essential
reliable
true
trustworthy
Why do Christians conclude the Bible is authoritative for doctrine and practice?
because God is the Bible’s author
At least, within the Protestant tradition, what does the Bible function as in theological reflection?
norming norm
Drawing on tradition requires which of the following?
humility
The writer of Psalm 119:33-40 exemplifies what of the following traits?
arrogance
curiosity
teachability
wisdom
With what will any responsible theological method begin?
Bible
The first section of a systematic theologian’s book treating the whole of systematic theology might be titled, or, at least, might address, which of the following?
prolegomena
