Test 1 Flashcards
How can doctrine be described?
The fundamental truths of the Bible arranged in the systematic form.
What is doctrine
God’s revelation of a truth as found in scripture.
What is dogma?
Man’s statement of that truth as set in creed.
What is the definition of exegetical theology?
Greek word - draw out the truth) seeks to ascertain the true meaning of the Scriptures.
A knowledge of the original languages in which the Scriptures were written is involved in this department of theology.
What is the definition of systematic theology?
study of biblical teachings concerning God and men are arranged in topics according to a definite system.
From what Latin word the word religion meaning is derived from?
To bind
What is illumination?
The influence of the Holy Spirit, common to all Christians, this influence helps them to grasp the things of God.
What is revelation?
an act of God by which He discloses what man could not find out for himself.
Jehovah
Lord
El-Olam
Everlasting God
Adonai
Lord or Master
Father
describes God as the Producer of all things & creator of man.
Agnosticism
from two Greek words meaning “not knowing”, these deny the human ability to know God.
Pantheism
from two Greek words meaning”all is God”, it is a system of thought which identifies God with the universe and everything in it.
Pantheism
from two Greek words meaning”all is God”, it is a system of thought which identifies God with the universe and everything in it.
Materialism
denies any distinction between mind and matter, & affirms that all manifestations of life and mind and all forces, are simply properties of matter.
Deism
admits that there is a personal God, who created the world; but insists that after creation, He left it to be governed by natural law.
What are the 5 Active attributes of God?
Omnipotent. Omnipresent. Omniscient. Sovereign. Wise.
Where can we find evidence of the existence of God and what does the design evidence in the universe point to?
In creation, human nature, and human history.
Design evidence implies or points to a designer.
What is said about what the Scriptures are specifically inspired by?
All scripture is God breathed And inspired by the Holy Spirit.
How can we grasp the revelation of God we have in nature?
In nature, we have a revelation of God that may be grasped by reason.
What is atheism?
The absolute denial of God‘s existence.
