Theology II Final Flashcards
Soteriology
The study of salvation
Hamartiology
The study of sin
Original Sin
The idea of there being an original sin, mainly from Adam and Eve.
Corrpution
Our natures become corrupt and we want to sin.
Guilt
Because of Adam and Eve’s sin, we are all guilty.
Total Depravity
Does not teach that we are as bad as we could be. Does mean that every part of us has been touched by sin. Also means that we are dead in our sin. We need someone else to save us.
Ordo Salutis
Order of salvation (what happened for redemption to be applied).
Historia Salutis
History of Salvation (historic events that had to happen for redemption to be accomplished).
Evangalian
Greek word for “good news.”
Ordo Salutis
1.Foreknowledge/Predestination
2.Calling
3.Regeneration
4.Conversion
5.Justification
6.Adoption
7.Sanctification
8.Glorification
Which step in the ordo salutis triggers conversion, justification, and adoption?
Regeneration
What steps of the ordo salutis are instantaneous?
Regeneration, conversion, justification, and adoption.
Foreknowledge/Predestination
The plan or purpose of God executed in eternity past to save condemned sinners and restore them to fellowship with himself.
Election
In eternity past, God elected those that would be saved.
Conditional Election
God makes his decision of who will be saved based on a condition the creature meets (the condition: will they choose the Lord in the future?)
Pelagianism
Taught that we are not condemned by Adam’s sin. We are only condemned when we first sin. Works based salvation.
Semipelagianism
We are not born good, but there is enough goodness in us to make the first move towards God.
Prevenient Grace
When the Lord looks to see who will choose him, he knows they are dead, so he gives them all a universal grace to choose whether they are to be moved towards God or not.
Unconditional Election
God does not base his choice on any condition that the creature meets.
Universal Calling
All are called to come to the Lord.
Effectual Calling
Efficacious call that brings someone to Christ. Cannot resist it.
Regeneration
Comes first before everything else. Gives us the ability to see Jesus’ beauty. All who are regenerated will be converted.
Conversion
After our eyes are opened to God’s beauty, we choose Christ and are converted.
Faith
Know and convict; trust.
Repentance
“A saving grace.” Turns from sin; true sense of sin.
Monergism
1 party in salvation (unconditional election and regeneration).
Synergism
Multiple parties in salvation (conditional election, conversion).
Justification
a judicial act of God in which he declares on the basis of the righteousness of Jesus Christ that all of the claims of the law are satisfied on the behalf of the sinner.
Infused Righteousness
The righteousness of Jesus needed for salvation is bit by bit infused in you throughout your life, especially through the seven sacraments.
Purgatory
An intermediate state between earth and heaven. If you have not been infused with enough righteousness when you die, you must be cleansed in purgatory.
Indulgences
Jesus, the saints, and the apostles had more than enough infused righteousness, so they started selling the righteousness of these people in hopes to bypass or spend less time in purgatory.
Tetzel
Most famous seller of indulgences. Sold indulgences not just for individuals, but for their loved ones so they could shorten their time in purgatory.
Martin Luther
German reformer. Began to disagree with the doctrine of infused righteousness by reading Romans and Galatians. Translated the Bible into German.
Imputed righteousness
A once and for all giving over to someone. God on the basis of Jesus Christ declares us to be righteous. Jesus was righteous because he was obedient to the law of God.
Passive Obedience
The obedience of Jesus to the Father by the things he allowed to happen to him.
The Great Exchange
We give Jesus our sin, and he gives us his righteousness.
Sola Gratia
By grace alone
Sola Fide
By faith alone
Solus Christus
By Christ alone
Sola Scriptura
By scripture alone
Soli Deo Gloria
For God’s glory alone
Justification by faith alone
We are not saved by faith alone; but we are saved by grace and faith is the means by which we display that grace.
7 benefits of adoption
- We now have a new name
- We experience the intimate indwelling of God’s spirit
- Assures that we are the objects of God’s special love
- We will receive special care and provision from the Father
- We have the privilege of bold access to God’s presence
- God will lovingly discipline us
- We are heirs and will be recipients of the Father, his glory, and his kingdom.
Sanctification
To be set apart
Definitive Sanctification
Already done. In God’s choosing us, we were set apart.
Progressive Sanctification
Still getting better gradually over time.
Simul Justus et Peccator
Simultaneously just and a sinner.