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LaSOM Intro to Theo.
Introduction to Theology - Bible Doctrines: A Pentecostal Perspective
| Question | Answer | |||||
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| 1. What are the three basic kinds of religious authority? Pg. 17 | Human reason The church Gods Word | |||||
| 2. What is “special revelation?” Pg. 21 | A message carried only in the Bible. (The wonderful news that God has invaded the human situation, acted to redeem us, and offered a way by which we can enter into that redemption.) | |||||
| 3. What does it mean by the phrase “God-breathed?” Pg. 21 | By divine breath and power the Holy Spirit moved the (human) authors of the Bible with such precision that the product accurately reflects the intention of God himself. | |||||
| 4. What is mechanical dictation and is this view a possibility with the Bible? Pg. 22 | holds that God spoke through human beings to the extent that their individual personalities were suppressed. Such a view is erroneous. Personalities and particular vocabularies of the various writers are obviously distinguishable | |||||
| 5. What is dynamic inspiration (or functional interpretation of inspiration?) Pg. 22-23 | says the Bible can reveal nothing about what God is, but can reveal only His work. conceives of the Bible as not being intended to convey “propositional truth” about God himself. | |||||
| 5. What view does dynamic or functional interpretation of inspiration propose? Pg. 22-23 | Concludes that God is unknowable. They say He is “totally other” and discloses only truth about how we ought to live. | |||||
| 6. What does the Bible itself teach about the role of the Holy Spirit’s manner of inspiration? Pg. 25 | The Bible teaches us regarding itself that the Holy Spirit so moved upon prophets and apostles that even the words themselves in the original documents are fully authoritative. | |||||
| 7. The classifications of alleged discrepancies found in the Bible, according to J. W. Haley. Pg. 26-27 | 1. A failure to read exactly what the Bible says. 2. False interpretations of the Bible 3. Wrong ideas of the Bible as a whole and failure to recognize that the Bible on occasion records the words of Satan and of evil people. | 4. A failure to recognize that some accounts are conditions of what was said or done. 5. Chronological difficulties due to the fact that Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all used different systems of measuring time or dating. | 6. Apparent discrepancies in numbers due to the fact that some passages use round numbers, others give more exact figures, depending on the purpose of the writer. | 7. In some places copyist’ errors crept into ancient manuscripts. 8.Some so-called discrepancies were just a matter of a Hebrew or Greek word having more than one meaning. | ||
| 8. What is “canon” and a “canonical book?” pg. 29 | - means “a rule, a standard, a measuring rod.” ... book has met certain criteria, or standards. | |||||
| 9. Four tests applied to books considered for canonization in the New Testament. Give the question that defines each test. Pg. 29-30 | Apostolicity Universality Contents Inspiration | |||||
| 10. Key concepts that describe the nature of God. Pg. 50 | Infinite The unity of God Transcendent Immanent Immutable Eternal | |||||
| 11. The natural attributes of God. Pg. 51 | Omnipotence Omnipresent Omniscient | |||||
| 12. What are the two important aspects of God’s holiness? Pg. 52-53 | God is separated from and elevated above all that is transient, impermanent, finite, imperfect, evil ,sinful and wrong. He is dedicated to carrying out his plan of redemption, the bringing in of the coming kingdom, and, ultimately, setting up the new hea | |||||
| 13. Two major kinds of heresies regarding the Trinity. Pg. 55-56 | Sabellianism Arianism | |||||
| 14. The modern form of Sabellianism that erupted in Pentecostal circles about 1915. Pg. 55 | "Jesus only" or "Oneness." | |||||
| 15. In what ways did Jesus acknowledge His own deity? Pg. 61 | By implication (John 14:9). He received worship from people (Matthew 2:2,11; 14:33; 28:9) He exercised divine authority forgiving sins. ( Mark 2:1-12) | |||||
| 16. What significant title is given to Christ? Explain the significance of each part. Pg. 63 | “Lord” represented worship and obedience. "Jesus" a reminder of the great purpose God has in the incarnation- to bring salvation and deliverance from the bondage of sin. "Christ" “Anointed One” especially the prophesied Son of David, who would come. | |||||
| 17. The three divine offices of Christ. Pg. 66 | Prophet Priest King | |||||
| 18. Trichotomists Pg. 82 | those who emphasize three characteristics: material body, an immaterial soul, and the immaterial spirit. | |||||
| 18. Dichotomists? Pg. 82 | those who emphasize the dual aspect, material and immaterial, without giving special consideration to the distinction between soul and spirit. | |||||
| 19. What does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God?Pg. 84 | Implies there is something like God about us. | |||||
| 20. The image of God in us consists of both a natural and a moral image. What is included by each of these? Pg. 84-85 | natural elements of personality or selfhood moral the will and the sphere of freedom in which we can exercise our powers of self-determination. | |||||
| 21. What does the Bible teach is the origin of sin? Pg. 87 | It originated in an abuse of the freedom given to created beings equipped with a will. | |||||
| 22. What is Atonement? Pg. 99 | the act of God whereby sins are covered by the price of shed blood, showing that the wages of sin have been paid, and God can once again look upon us with favor. | |||||
| 23. What is vicarious sacrifice (or atonement)? Pg. 99 | means, "in place of another." Jesus did not die for His own sin, for He was sinless. Christ died in place of us, instead of us. | |||||
| 24. What is the meaning of the word “conversion?” Pg. 103 | “to turn around” | |||||
| 25. At what three levels can faith be seen? Pgs. 104 | Intellectual Emotional Volitional | |||||
| 26. What is sacramentalism? Pg. 111 | the belief that special grace is given (bestowed) to participants who engage in certain prescribed rituals. | |||||
| 27. The two ceremonies or ordinances, which the Lord instituted and commanded. Pg. 111-115 | Water Baptism The Lord’s Supper | |||||
| 28. Mode of baptism that conveys the full significance of such passages as Romans 6:1-4, and why. Pg. 114 | Immersion the going down into the water pictures death to sin and rising up out of the water, new life in Christ. | |||||
| 29. What does it mean to partake of communion in an unworthy manner? Pg. 117 | Partaking with unworthiness of attitude and behavior. | |||||
| 30. What is the primary purpose of the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Pg. 123 | empowering the believer for service. | |||||
| 31. Why do Paul’s epistles not say much about the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Pg. 127 | it was the normal experience of all first-century believers. | |||||
| 32. How does one receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Pg. 130 | active, obedient faith | |||||
| 33. What were the tongues spoken on the day of Pentecost? Pg. 136 | languages the disciples had never learned given apart from the individual’s understanding | |||||
| 34. If all the references to Pentecostal enduement in the Book of Acts are put together, what is the overwhelming evidence that one had received the experience of baptism in the Holy Spirit? Pg. 138 | Speaking in tongues was the initial, physical sign or evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit. | |||||
| 35. What other functions do the phenomenon of tongues have, other than the evidence of the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Pg. 138-139 | Personal tongues –in private devotions. Public tongues – for general edification. | |||||
| 36. What are the two aspects of sanctification? Pg. 147 | Positional and instantaneous Practical and progressive | |||||
| 37. What does it mean to be sanctified? Pg. 148 | To be set apart from sin in order to be set apart to God and to the reverent and joyful worship service of God. | |||||
| 38. What are the three facets of sanctification? Pg. 149-154 | Positional holiness Actual holiness Glorification | |||||
| 39. Two valid biblical uses for the term “church”. Pg. 158 | can refer to the local assembly all saints, throughout history as well as throughout the world. | |||||
| 40. Who make up membership within the body of Christ? Pg. 163 162 | all who are genuine believers | |||||
| 41. What are the three objectives of the church? Pg. 163-164 | World evangelization to minister to God build a body of saints | |||||
| 42. Three distinct features of the apostolic ministry. Pg. 177 | *they were all commissioned by the risen Lord Jesus *the apostles had the unique role of establishing the Church and producing Scripture. *apostolic ministry or signs and wonders applicable to all ages | |||||
| 43. The three functions of the Ministry. Pg. 180-181 | World evangelization. Cultivating a climate of worship and leading people into ministry to the Lord. Building up believers into mature saints. | |||||
| 44. Is the call to ministry a personal choice? Explain. Pg. 183 | It is an obedient response to the calling of a sovereign God. God summons to himself is not only for salvation, but also for service. | |||||
| 45. Why is sickness in the world? Pg. 191 | because of sin. | |||||
| 46. Divine healing is a foretaste of what? Pg. 197 | the redemption of our bodies when we are caught up to meet the Lord and are changed into His likeness. | |||||
| 47. What are the two major purposes for divine healing? Pg. 205 | attests the power of God. attests the love of God. | |||||
| 48. What are 4 reasons that the doctrine of Christ’s second coming is so strategic? Pg. 213 | It is a key to history. It is the hope of the Church. It is an incentive to holy living. It has the value of stimulating Christian service. | |||||
| 49. In what two ways is the term “Second Coming” used? Pg. 216 - 217 | the revelation of Christ the Rapture of the church | |||||
| 50. What does the term “Antichrist” mean? Pg. 222 | “instead of” “in place of” but does not mean “against” | |||||
| 51. What Scripture is given concerning setting dates for the Second Coming? Pg. 222-223 | “No one knows about the day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.” Mark 13:32-33 | |||||
| 52. What are the purposes of the revelation of Christ? Pg. 230 | to reveal himself to display His saints. to judge His enemies. | |||||
| 53. What is postmillennialism? Pg. 232-233 | Teaching that the millennial kingdom started with Christ’s resurrection and will end with His second coming, and therefore there will be no future kingdom of God on earth. | |||||
| 54. Amillennialism pg. 233 | the teaching that there will be no millennium on earth. | |||||
| 55. What is death? Pg. 243 | the separation of the spirit and the body. | |||||
| 56. Of what judgments does the Bible speak? Pg. 246-248 | The Judgment Seat of Christ The judgment of Israel judgment of angels The judgment of nations | |||||
| 57. The Great White Throne judgment is for what group of people? Pg. 249 | the rest of the dead the wicked dead | |||||
| 58. What is the second death? Pg. 251 | final separation from God, and from the inheritance of the saints. | |||||
| 59. How will the destruction of the universe affect believers? Pg. 258 | They will not be affected since they will already have their new bodies, immortal and incorruptible | |||||
| 9. The test of Apostolicity that was applied to books considered for canonization in the New Testament. Pg. 29-30 | Was the book the product of an apostle or a close associate of an apostle? | |||||
| 9. The test of Universality that was applied to books considered for canonization in the New Testament. Pg. 29-30 | Was the book widely accepted and used in the churches? | |||||
| 9. The test of Contents that was applied to books considered for canonization in the New Testament. Pg. 29-30 | Did the subject matter of the book appear to be on a plan with known Scripture? | |||||
| 9. The test of Inspiration that was applied to books considered for canonization in the New Testament. Pg. 29-30 | Did the book bear the special quality that speaks of divine inspiration? | |||||
| Positional holiness | – We are declared to be holy at the outset of our Christian lives. | |||||
| Actual holiness | – involves the lifetime upward aspiration of the believer. | |||||
| Glorification | – final perfection. | |||||
| 13.Define Sabellianism one of the two major kinds of heresies regarding the Trinity. Pg. 55-56 | one God with one personality, different modes (or masks). | |||||
| 13.Define Arianism one of the two major kinds of heresies regarding the Trinity. Pg. 55-56 | three distinct essences. (gods) Resulting in a subordination not only of relationship but of nature, for both the Son and Holy Spirit. | |||||
| Infinite | -without limit or limitation. | |||||
| The unity of God. | - There is but one God. | |||||
| Transcendent | - He is above, beyond, and greater than the universe he has created. | |||||
| Immanent | -present and active within the universe. | |||||
| Immutable | not susceptible to change. | |||||
| Eternal | God's nature does not change and never will. | |||||
| Omnipotence | the quality of being all-powerful. | |||||
| Omnipresent | everywhere present. | |||||
| Omniscient | complete knowledge and insight. |