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How did the term "Christian" originate?
Derogatory attack against the disciples in Antioch (Acts 11:26).
Who was Core Christianity written for?
Those who know some things, and those who want to know more about Christianity.
Why do some people have mistaken ideas about Christianity?
Media bias, televangelists, and poor examples of Christians.
What are the four tools for arranging a systematic theology?
1. History
2. Revelation
3. Faith
4. Language
What four questions must we ask about others' faith?
Is it...(HOSA)
1. Harmonious
2. Objective
3. Symbolic
4. Available
Which 6 factors limit our theology?
BULSS i (Bulls Eye)
1. Blindness
2. Understanding
3. Language
4. Silence
5. Science
6. Ignorance
What year was Jesus born?
4 BC
When was Christianity made Rome's National Religion?
313 AD
What is the Incarnation?
God becoming flesh
Does the Bible state that Jesus was the creator of the world?
Yes (John 1:3 and Col. 1:16).
Did Jesus claim to have supernatural origins?
Yes (John 16:28, John 17:5).
Who Baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
Did Jesus allow people to worship him?
Yes (Matt 8:2, Mark 5:6, Matt 14:33)
Jesus Christ is the _______ of the trinity, _____ with the Father in nature and yet
________ in duty.
,Second member; Equal; Submissive
Christ was a single _________ ____________.
Undivided Personality
Jesus claimed to be ______ with the Father.
One
Jesus claimed to have the _______ to ________ _________.
ability; Forgive Sins
T/F Jesus allowed people to worship him.
True
T/F Jesus claimed to have omnipresence, omniscience and omnipotence.
True
What does the term "preexistence" mean?
Existing prior to His physical birth (John 8:58)
What does the term "eternal" mean when referring to Christ?
He has neither beginning nor end.
T/F The fact that Christ allowed people to worship him shows that he thought that
he was divine.
True
What chapter of the New Testament does the Author suggest contains the most
names of Jesus?
First chapter of John
Which of God's names do some scholars think that Jesus is claiming with his "I
AM" statements?
Jehovah
What is the term "only begotten" used to describe about Jesus?
His unique relationship with the Father.
Why does the author think that the Gospel of John calls Jesus the "Word"?
Because over 1200 times in the OT the "Word" is used as a revelation or message from
God.
What would Jews think who heard Christ calling Himself the "Son of Man?"
Messiah
What Old Testament authors spoke about Christ's future birth?
Moses, Isaiah, and Jeremiah
Why is it essential that Christ have been born of a virgin?
Because if He wasn't, he would have inherited Adam's sin nature, and would be unable
to save Himself.
What are the two meanings for the word 'almah'?
"Virgin" and "Young Maid."
What does the author believe is the best translation for the word 'almah' in Isaiah
7:14?
Virgin
What does dual authorship mean?
God and man wrote simulatanously.
What was the Old Testament written on?
Vellum or Parchment.
What are the three divisions of the Old Testament?
, 1. Moses (Pentateuch or Torah)
2. Prophets (Major Prophets)
3. Psalms (Psalms, Historical Books and Minor Prophets).
What did the Psalms scroll contain?
Psalms, Historical Books, and Minor Prophets.
What is a codex?
A Book--the title given to scripture after it was bounded into a single volume.
Where does the name "Bible" come from?
The Latin, "ta biblia"--meaning "the book."
Where does the term "Scripture" come from?
The Latin word "scriptus"— meaning to produce writing
What three arguments form the basis for arguments from revelation?
1. Consistent.
2. Correspondent with reality.
3. Scientifically demonstrable.
What empirical evidence sets Christianity apart from other belief systems?
Fulfilled Prophecy
Name two sources that establish an early date of scripture.
Dead Sea Scrolls
Septuagint
What are the four qualities of inspiration?
1. Spirit.
2. Words.
3. Personalities
4. Text.
_________ incorporates the personality of the writer into the final product.
Inspiration
What does Conceptual Inspiration state was inspired?
Just the concepts or ideas. The authors merely expressed the ideas as best they could.
What does Partial Inspiration state?
Only parts of scripture were inspired. God did not mentioned which parts.
What does Limited Inspiration state?
Inspiration is limited to matters of dogma. Biblical accuracy is unimportant outside of
theological issues.
According to the text, what is "Bibliolatry"? Who was accused of it?
Idolizing or worshiping the Bible.
The Inerrenists
________ percent of the New Testament is either quotation or allusion to the Old
Testament.
10%
What are the 5 arguments for inspiration/inerrancy?
1. Bible says...
2. Jesus affirms...
3. Fathers recognized...
4. God Implies...
5. Gives life