Vocab Quiz 1

Question 1

Atonement

Answer 1

the reconciliation of God and humankind through Jesus Christ

Question 2

Atonement, Example theory of

Answer 2

Socinian. 
Beautiful picture and perfect example of the type of dedication we are to practice. 
It's a metaphorical concept. 
Needs: 
1) Example of total love
2) Inspiration

Question 3

Atonement, Governmental theory of the

Answer 3

Grotius.
Demonstration of divine justice.
Emphasizes the seriousness of sin.
Forgiveness of their sins, if freely given, would have resulted in undermining the law’s authority and effectiveness.

Question 4

Atonement, Limited

Answer 4

Jesus death is more than sufficient to atone for the sins of the whole world.
For the elect only.

Question 5

Atonement, Moral- influence theory of

Answer 5

Abelard. 
Demonstration of God's love. 
Jesus demonstrated to humanity the full extend of God's love for them. 
Human attitudes keep them from God. 
Healing souls is the real work Jesus came to do. 
Needs: 
1) Openness to God
2) Conviction of sin and repentance
3) Inspiration

Question 6

Atonement, Penal- Substitution theory of

Answer 6

Christ’s death was a substitute for our penalty

Question 7

Atonement, Ransom theory of the

Answer 7

Origen and Gregory of Nyssa.
Victory over the Forces of Sin and Evil.
Standard view of the early history of the church.
Problem: Enslavement to Satan
Satan, rather than God, demanded Christs blood.

Question 8

Atonement, Unlimited

Answer 8

Jesus died as a propitiation for the benefit of mankind without exception.
Provides a way to salvation for all human beings who would believe

Question 9

Descent into Hell

Answer 9

Part of the Apostle’s Creed.
Seems to be more of a later fabrication of Christian tradition than a biblical doctrine.
difficult to reconcile with Jesus’ promise to the thief on the cross that “today you will be with me in paradise.”

Question 10

Theology of the cross

Answer 10

Belief that the cross is the only source of spiritual knowledge concerning who God is and how God saves.
Contrasted with the theology of glory, which places greater emphasis on human abilities and human reason.