the purpose of theology Flashcards
(22 cards)
what percentage of the Bible does God inspire?
100%
How much of the Bible is “useful,” “beneficial,” or “profitable,” according to 2 Timothy 3:16?
100%
Which of the following, according to 2 Timothy 3:16, is an intended use of Scripture?
correcting
rebuking
teaching
training in righteousness
In our study of Christian theology, we will loosely follow which type of theology?
Systematic Theology
The study of theology requires
study of God’s self-disclosure
Who concentrates on learning the message of a biblical text for the original audience and the application of the biblical text’s message to modern readers?
exegetical theologians
God’s self-disclosure is called what?
revelation
Who concentrates on defending Christian doctrine and practice against critics who dismiss Christianity?
apologists
Who concentrates on explaining why Christians do what they do and how they should do it to remain consistent with Christian doctrine and practice?
exegetical theologians
Who concentrates on defending Christian doctrine and practice against critics who dismiss Christianity?
exegetes
Who concentrates on explaining why Christians do what they do and how they should do it to remain consistent with Christian doctrine and practice?
pastoral theologians
Who concentrates on studying the history of biblical exegesis and the history of doctrine?
historical theologians
If systematic theologians do their work correctly, upon what will they draw? Select all that apply.
biblical theology
exegetical theology
historical theology
example of a theological statement
“God is love”
task of theology requires the following
study of and reflection on God’s revelation, listening,
observation
Theologians do their best work when they work in
group situation
Where does theological reflection begin?
study of the Bible
The study of theology will help us to focus our attention on what?
God
The Nicene Creed reached its final form in what year?
381
summary of what God reveals in the Bible regarding one or more theological topics.
creed
Theology will aid which of the following?
our interactions with others
our knowledge of ourselves
our relationship with God
our worship of God
our understanding of what we ought to believe as Christians
four goals of theology
Glorify God
Identify what Christian believes
Instruct Christians how to live as disciples
Verify truthfulness
