Prof. Michael S. Jones
*This exam will consist of 30 multiple choice questions.
**A greater percentage of the questions on this exam will involve Bible verses than
on the previous two exams. Be prepared!
Pneumatology
Know the definition and etymology of Pneumatology, as they were presented
in class.
Know some reasons why Pneumatology is important and conversely two
reasons why we devoted more time to Christology and Theology Proper
then to Pneumatology this semester.
Jn. 16:13, 14, “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you
into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear,
that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come. He shall glorify
me…”
Know the four lines of reasoning that support belief in the divinity of the Holy Spirit
Some passages use “Holy Spirit” and “God” interchangeably.
The Holy Spirit has divine
attributes. Omniscience:
I Cor. 2:10 Eternality:
Heb. 9:14
The Holy Spirit is involved in divine
activities. Providence
Regeneration of
believers The
resurrection of the dead
Inspiration of the
scriptures
Some Bible passages list the three persons of the Trinity as equals (e.g. Mt.
28:19).
Know the evidence that supports the belief that the Holy Spirit is a person
The Holy Spirit is often referred to using “he” rather than “it”.
The Holy Spirit’s ministries seem to require personhood. (comforter,
sanctifier, teacher, communicator, intercessor, guide, and prayer partner)
The Holy Spirit has personality traits, including intelligence (Jn. 14:26), will (I
Cor. 12:11), and feelings (Eph. 4:30).
One cannot lie to an impersonal force, but it is possible to lie to the Holy
Spirit (Acts 5:3, 4).
The Work of the Holy Spirit:
Know the seven types of work performed by the Holy Spirit in the Old
Testament that were discussed in class.
Know the eight types of work performed by the Holy Spirit in the New
Testament that were discussed in class
Know the biblical lists of miraculous gifts
Romans 12:6-8: prophecy, ministry (helping), teaching, exhortation,
giving, ruling (administration), mercy