Unit 5&6 Flashcards
Doctrine 5
We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.
Doctrine 6
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by his suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.
Why is human life sacred?
A human life is sacred because we have been created as the crown of God’s creative activity, to love, worship,serve and enjoy him forever.
What does it mean to say that mankind is created in the image of God?
Humanities significant resemblance and relationship to the Creator.
Living beings with individuality, autonomy, and reason.
Capacity for human relationships.
Potential for creativity and the ability to appreciate beauty.
The working of conscience and the possibility of holiness of character.
The human capacity for knowledge, moral awareness, original moral perfection, immortality and sharing in the fellowship with God.
Give various definitions for sin including original sin and depravity.
Sin is…failure to believe and trust in God, and to desire to be independent of him.
Sin is idolatry.
Sin is failure to live according to the high standard of love for God and one another that true humanity depends on.
Original sin emphasizes the origin and radical consequences of the fall.
Depravity refers more specifically to the moral condition of fallen humanity rather than the beginning of sin.
What does God’s original intention for humankind include?
That we would live in a state of love and harmony with him, with one another, and with the rest of creation.
Identify and explain the consequences of sin…
Separation from God and loss of fellowship with Him.
Results in guilt and fear.
For God’s part the consequences of sin is the punishment of the disobedient.
It is our own sin that brings the wrath of God upon us.
Spiritual death resulting in final separation from God.
Discuss John Wesley’s idea of prevenient grace.
Prevenient is Latin, pre=before venient=coming
He could not agree with the view of Augustine and Calvin- that fallen man is nothing but evil desire, that only the elect can be saved, that they are saved by God’s irresistible grace, and that grace for salvation is available for them alone.
Salvation by grace through faith begins with the preventing of prevenient or enabling grace, grace which can be resisted by free will but if accepted becomes the beginning oath to salvation.
Anthropology
The study of man/humanity
Hamartiology
The study of sin
Soteriology
The study of salvation.
Redemption
To buy back; restore what is lost; the total saving work of God in Christ.
What are the 6 truths about the nature of sin?
1) sin is rooted in a shifting of attention from the Creator to the creature.
2) sin is often a matter of asserting self-sovereignty against the divine.
3) sin quickly weaves its web throughout the social-corporate dimension of humanity.
4) sin involves the breaking of relationship and the attempt to hide.
5) sin often includes the denial of responsibility.
6) sin becomes a destructive factor for our relationship.
Atonement theories
Origen- a ransom Paige to the powers of evil, Jesus’ death became victorious over Satan and the powers of evil.
Athanasius- jesus’ sacrifice was complete and permanent, needing no repetition.
Augustine- Jesus death provided a moral influence from which people might learn. Jesus was both sacrifice and priest both offer and offering.
Anslem- rejected that Christ be ransom paid to the devil. Sin was dishonoring to God and God’s nature demanded satisfaction which human beings did not have the capacity to provide.
Peter Abelard- restated the moral influence theory. The highest expression of God’s love to humankind, the effect of which is to awaken love in us, and motivate us to live in free obedience to God.
Luther- involves new relationship to God, based not on work or merit on our part but on trust and faith in Christ.
Calvin- some are undeservedly rescued through the work of Christ, who laid the penalty due for the sins of those whose behalf died. Salvation is a matter of divine choice some are saved but others are lost.
John Wesley- Christis Victor. Christ died for everyone.
Arminius- believed that Christ died for all of humankind and not only for the elect. All who believe in Jesus are predestines to salvation.
Doctrine 6- the work of Christ was for the whole world and salvation is a possibility for all who choose it.
