Chapter 6 Flashcards
(7 cards)
The orthodox Christian belief that Adams first sin currupted the nature of his descendants leading to humanities present propensity toward committing sin
Doctrine of original sin
Five questions
1- who is the serpent:Satan
2- hat was the nature of temptation: man and woman were tempted with the knowledge of good and evil
3- what was the nature of sin: sin is a act of unbelief, sin is a desire for autonomy, sin is a act of responsibility, sin is a act of rebellion
Five questions prt 2
4- What were the consequences of sin: separation from God
5- what happened as a result: the world goes nuts
What are the three false assumptions of sin?
1 humans are good by nature? We are in a sinful nature
2 seciety and its institutions are responsible for the evil we do? We are responsible for what we do
3 mental health can be restored to those who overcome guilt? Guilt isn’t a mental problem, but a spiritual one
The first gospel or God’s first promise of coming redemption through Jesus
Proteuangelium
An agreement between two parties that involves both rights and responsibilities
Covenant
Three examples of major covenants in the bible.
1- noahic covenant- rainbow
2- davidic covenant- Jesus comes through him
3- new covenant- new for us