Theology Questions Flashcards
1
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What is the gospel?
A
The Gospel is the Good News of what God has done in Jesus Christ.
- God made it
- We broke it
- Jesus fixes it
- Ruler / Revolt / Rescue / Response
- Sovereignty / sin / salvation / summons
2
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Who is Jesus?
A
- The Son of God
As epitomized in Ephesians 1:3–14,
who enjoys eternal communion with the Father and the Holy Spirit. - The Unique Image of God
As epitomized in Colossians 1:15–29, - The Messiah
As epitomized in Luke 24:13–35,
who fulfills God’s covenant promises. - Immanuel, God with Us
As epitomized in Isaiah 7:14,
the Old Testament anticipated the first advent of Jesus Christ as Immanuel, God with us, incarnate in a fully human life. - The Word
As epitomized in John 1:1–18,
whose incarnation is God’s ultimate self-revelation. - The Lord
As epitomized in Philippians 2:5–11,
whose humiliation as Servant revealed the glory of God’s love in rendering the ultimate human obedience. - The Savior
As epitomized in Luke 4:14–30,
whose earthly mission inaugurated God’s kingdom in person. - The Son of Man
As epitomized in Mark 10:32–45 (with Isaiah 52:13–53:12 in the background),
whose passion was the once-for-all act of atonement through which God redeemed us. - The Mediator
As epitomized in Hebrews 7:22–8:6,
whose bodily resurrection and ascension inaugurated his exaltation. - The Bridegroom
As epitomized in Revelation 21:1–22:5,
whose return will bring the consummation of creation and redemption, glorifying the covenant people to be fully at home with God.
3
Q
What is evangelism?
A
Bearing witness to the gospel, with the aim to persuade
4
Q
What is the Mission of the Church?
A
“The mission of the church is to go into the world and make disciples by declaring the gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Spirit and gathering these disciples into churches, that they might worship the Lord and obey his commands now and in eternity to the glory of God the Father.”KDY
5
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What makes good preaching?
A
- Personal, Passionate, Pleading
- Preaching is an exposition of Scripture, declaring the supremicy of Jesus, to the glory of God
