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What is Eternal Sonship? (Part 1 of the Issue of Generation)

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In eternity past, he was the Son

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What is Incarnational Sonship? (Part 2 of the Issue of Generation)

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Bound to the incarnation; Son when He takes on flesh

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Monogenes

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Only Begotten; One of a kind-One of a Class
EMPHASIS on uniqueness

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Protokos

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First Born; EMPHASIS on primacy and priority; the highest, most important

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What is Christology?

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The study of the second person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ our Lord

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What shows the Diety of Christ?

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He is known as the Son of Man and the Son of God

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What importance does the term Son of God have?

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Confessional importance
Christ’s sonship was central to Peter’s confession- focusing on Jesus’ messiahship and His deity

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What is the Trilema?

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When Jesus claims to be God…
It is True- He is the Lord
It is False-
(Knew it was False) Liar
(Thought it was True) Lunatic

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What is the Incarnation of Jesus Christ?

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The act of the Second Person of the Trinity whereby He took upon Himself the form of man and became flesh, the God-Man

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Theanthropic

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Christ having both a perfect and complete human nature as well as a perfect and complete divine nature

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What is Procreation versus Incarnation?

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A new being vs. an existing being

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What is the Definition of Kenosis?

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The kenosis of Christ was the relinquishing of the utilization of equal state with the Godhead and taking the real nature of man

LAYING ASIDE OF HIS HEAVENLY GLORY IN THE PRESENCE OF SINFUL HUMANITY

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What passage has the kenosis?

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Philippians 2

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What are the central concepts of kenosis?

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Condescension - higher to lower status
Humiliation- exalted to mundane status
Subjugation - ruler to servant

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The Hypostatic Union of Christ

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The unique combination of true humanity and undiminished deity that has existed since the incarnation. These two natures (divine and human) existed without confusion or loss of separate identity and they were inseparably united without transfer of attributes

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What is the orthodox position on the nature of Christ?

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In one person Jesus Christ there are two natures, a human nature and a divine nature, each in its completeness and integrity, and these two natures are organically and indissolubly united yet so that no third nature is formed thereby.

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What are the offices of Christ?

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  1. Prophet
    - Diety: can reveal God directly to humanity
    - Humanity: can communicate effectively
  2. Priest
    - D: can offer the ultimate eternal sacrifice
    - H: has the capacity to die physically
  3. King
    - D: has the capacity and absolute power to reign
    H: Has the capacity to physically fulfill promises of David
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What is the Position of Impeccability?

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Christ was not able to sin–emphasis on the deity of Christ / God cannot sin

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What is the Position of Peccability?

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Christ was able not to sin–emphasis on the humanity of Jesus Christ

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Definition of Impeccability

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A will that is so mighty in its self-determination to do good that it cannot be conquered by any temptation to evil, no matter how great.

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Definition of Peccability

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The quality or aspect of being peccable (liable or prone to sin; prone to temptation); capable of sinning

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Christ as Prophet

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Nature of the Prophetic Office-
1. Fore-telling: Prediction of the future
2. Forth-telling: Proclamation of revelation

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Two-fold work of His Incarnation

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  1. to offer Himself as the anticipated King of Israel (Eschatological)
  2. to offer Himself as the “Lamb of God” who takes away the sin of the world (Soteriological)
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What were the OT Predictions about the death of Christ?

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  1. Pierced
  2. Suffered
  3. Rejected
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Death as a concept
SEPARATION 1. Physical death (separates material from immaterial) 2. Spiritual death (separates humanity from God) 3. Eternal death (separates sinful humanity from God permanently and eternally)
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What was the manner of Christ's death?
Crucifixion
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What is the Jewish Burial process?
1. Primary Burial 2. Secondary Burial
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What is Primary Burial?
Initial care and respect for the body-washing, wrapping, treating-placement on a burial bench or in a burial niche
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What is Secondary Burial?
Allowing adequate time for the flesh to decompose (18m to 2yrs), a family member would re-enter the tomb and collect the bones. These would be placed in an ossuary and relocated to another part of the tomb, freeing the burial benches for later use
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The Swoon Theory/Hypothesis
Any number of ideas that aim to explain the resurrection of Jesus, proposing that Jesus did not die on the cross, but merely fell unconscious, and was later revived in the tomb in the same mortal body
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The Theft Theory/Stolen Body Hypothesis
The body of Jesus Christ was stolen from his burial place. His tomb was found empty because His apostles or unknown people hid his body somewhere. Theory implies that Christians have been misled into believing that His resurrection is the reason for the missing tomb
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The Vision Hypothesis
Term used to cover a range of theories that questions the physical resurrection of Jesus, and suggest that sightings of a risen Jesus were visionary experiences or psychological hallucinations
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The Wrong Tomb Theory
The Disciples went to the wrong tomb in the confusion surrounding the trial and crucifixion
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Jewish and / or Roman Theft Theory
The Jewish and/or Roman leaders removed the body to prevent veneration or sedation by the disciples
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What theory do people have about the Ascension?
The possibility of multiple ascensions during the post-resurrection period and prior to the final ascension in Acts 1
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What is Pnuematology?
The study of the Third Person of the Trinity, God the Holy Spirit
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What are the contemporary issues concerning pneumatology?
1. The role of the Holy Spirit in the individual life of the believer- filling, leading, guiding 2. The personhood of the Holy Spirit in relation to many modern cults 3. Spiritual gifts and the issue of supernatural manifestations today
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What is Higher Life Theology?
It is the idea of a deeper spiritual life; the second blessing
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What is the First Charismatic Wave?
The Rise of Denominational Pentecostalism (Foursquare Church and Assemblies of God)
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What is the Second Charismatic Wave?
The Rise of Trans-Denominational Charismaticism ("Just Try Jesus", Contemporary Christian Rock)
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What is the Third Charismatic Wave?
The Vineyard Movement and John Wimber -- Neo-Charismaticism -- Increasing Experimentalism
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What is the Fourth Charismatic Wave?
The Toronto Blessing -- Increasing Sensationalism
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The Person of the Holy Spirit
The study of the Third Person of the Trinity, God the Holy Spirit
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Is the Holy Spirit Sentient?
YES; He is a sentient being and not a God force or Divine emanation -- Intellect, Will, Desire
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What is the sin (Blasphemy) of the Holy Spirit?
Rejection of Christ in the gospels by assigning His Holy Spirit powered works to Satan
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HS ministry of common grace (All)
the ministry of the HS with all forms of life, especially mankind, enforcing truth, restraining evil, exalting the good, imparting wisdom or strength when, where, and what measures seems to fit good
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HS ministry of restraining (All)
The Spirit's limitations of the extent of evil which is possible. Implication being that the potentiality for evil is held in check by the Spirit.
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HS ministry of conviction (or reproving) (All)
Convicts through the Word of God, the Walk of the Godly, Witness of the Church
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HS ministry of regeneration (Salvation)
The instantaneous, non-experiential act of the Holy Spirit whereby He imparts spiritual life to the believer at the moment of faith. This results in the impartation of new life.
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HS ministry of baptism (Salvation)
It is the non-experiential act which results in every believer becoming a member of the body of Christ and effecting union with Christ by identification with the death.
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HS ministry of indwelling (Salvation)
The presence or abiding of the Holy Spirit within each individual believer
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HS ministry of sealing (Salvation)
The nature of sealing is ownership and protection
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HS filling ministry (Sanctification)
The unhindered control of the Spirit in the life of the believer
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Quenching the Spirit
Not doing what the Spirit wants you to do (Passive Sin, Sins of Omission)
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Grieving the Spirit
Doing what the Spirit does not want you to do (Active Sin; Sins of Commission)
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If you aren't quenching or grieving the Spirit, you are...
Walking by means of the Holy Spirit
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Service gifts
have some immediate, practical outcome (ex. teaching)
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Sign gifts
some supernatural, miraculous component (ex. healing)
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Non-Cessation
Both sign and service gifts are normative for the church today (Charismatic)
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Cessation
Sign gifts have ceased, service gifts are normative for the church today (Non-Charismatic)
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Total Cessation
Both sign and service gifts have ceased and both are non-normative for the church; only spiritual responsibilities are present today- no spiritual gifts are operative today (Non-Charismatic)
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Spiritual Gift
God-given ability for service to the Body of Christ
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Two purposes of spiritual gifts
Spiritual gifts are for the GLORIFICATION of God and the EDIFICATION of the Church
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What is angelology?
the term is a category of theology addressing the subject of spirit beings
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What is the nature of the term angel?
messenger
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T or F: Angels are described as masculine beings
True
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What is a ministry that angels might have?
The ability to preach the gospel
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Doxological purpose of angels
a ministry of glorification
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Litergical purpose of angels
a ministry of adoration
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Ministerial purpose of angels
serve God and minister to humanity
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Educational purpose of angels
desire to understand God's plan for humanity
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Who is Michael?
The archangel; name means "Who is Like God?"
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Who is Gabriel?
A personal envoy of God; name means "Mighty One of God"
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Lucifer Name Meaning
Morning Star
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Who are the cherubim?
Serve in a guarding and bearing capacity
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Who are the seraphim?
"Burning ones" - Purification
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What type of angels are we unsure of?
Guardian angels

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