Chapter 20 exam Flashcards
(37 cards)
According to the Apostle Paul, ___________ was entrusted with the oracles of God.
Israel
Why did God provide the Bible almost entirely through Jewish authors?
Receiving revelation is part of Israel’s covenant relationship with God
God’s pathway to salvation runs through Israel.
True
Offerings functioned as
the means of reestablishing fellowship with God
a picture of removal of sin
a picture of the payment of sin
The symbolism of circumcision communicated
purification from sin
faith in the seed promise
The major ordinances given to Israel include
feasts
sacrifices
circumcision
The images of Israel have parallels in
Christ
Church
Life during Old Testament times
To whom did God make the unconditional promises of the Abraham, Mosaic, and David covenants?
national, ethnic Israel
The purpose of circumcision can be summarized as
the need for a purified heart to make faithful obedience possible
a commitment to keep all the law
a sign that God will fulfill his Messianic promise through Abraham
This feast memorialized Israel’s wandering in the desert and marked the end of harvest
Feast of Booths or Tabernacles
This feast marked the end of grain harvest and celebrated the Promised Land and material prosperity.
Pentecost of Feast of Weeks
This feast celebrated Israel’s deliverance from bondage in Egypt
Passover
The Kingdom of God
is here, but is still to come
According to the text book, what is the overall mission of the church?
preaching the word
What is the overall mission of the church when scattered?
evangelism
Which is not one of the terms the Bible uses interchangeably for the office of a pastor?
Servant
The normative principle of worship maintains that a church can do ________ in Scripture.
only what is not prohibited
What is not true about the doctrine and practice of transubstantiation?
People believe the ritual is only a memorial of Christ’s sacrifice
Which term informs the Protestant view of the Lord’s Supper that Christ really is present spiritually in the elements
spiritual presence
What is the main problem with baptismal regeneration?
It counters the truth that salvation is by faith alone through grace alone
Which was the first covenant made with Israel?
Abrahamic
Which covenant resulted in the constitution of Israel as a nation?
Mosaic
The basic message of the Bible is united around
God’s redemptive plan of forgiveness of sins from the Jewish Messiah
In what sense did God use the term firstborn son when referring to Israel?
Israel was first in preeminence and privilege among the nations
