Worksheet 1
The purpose of Doctrine
To lay out the beliefs of Christians in a systematic order?
The meaning of "revelation" in the Bible (bonus points for the Greek word)
Apokalupsis: "uncovering, unveil"
the meaning of inspiration
"God-breathed"
what are the four descriptions of God's nature and being?
spirit, love, light, and consuming fire.
in what year did Shrek come out?
2001
NOT a reason Christians choose to ignore doctrine (lots of reasons but there is one right answer)
doctrine can be difficult to teach :/
what's the difference between general and special revelation?
that which God has revealed to everyone vs that which God has revealed to specific people.
definition of plenary-verbal inspiration
the Bible is fully inspired even as to the word-choice.
what's the difference between essential and moral attributes of God?
essential attributes are only possessed by God and moral attributes are characteristics that we are called to pursue.
how old is Beyonce?
39
All believers need to know (a) they believe, (b) they believe, and (c) they believe it.
who, what, why
Three General revelations of God
nature, conscience, history
revelation vs inspiration vs illumination
communication of truth from God, the process by which the revelation was recorded, and the Holy Spirit enlightening man's understanding to receive the revelation.
what is the definition of holiness?
consistency
Caleb Keel's least favorite animal?
Cat
Doctrine continually practiced produces these three things:
character, behavior, and destiny
the ultimate special revelation
!!!!!JESUS!!!!!!!
explain how both God and man were involved in the writing of scripture
God channeled His revelation through man without detracting from its perfectness and without violating their personalities.
A. Cosmological Argument, B. Teleological Argument, C. Anthropological Argument, D. Ontological Argument, E. Moral Argument, F. Biological Argument, G. Historical Argument, H. Christological Argument, I. Bibliological Argument, J. Argument from Congruity
1. Life comes only from pre-existent life. 2. Intuitive belief in God. 3. Inspiration of Scripture. 4. Existence of conscience. 5. Harmony of arguments. 6. Design and purpose. 7. Person and work of Christ. 8. Cause and effect. 9. Human history. 10. Existence of Man.
A-8, B-6, C-4, D-2, E-4, F-1, G-9, H-7, I-3, J-5
The only sure and infallible test of all doctrine is
Scripture
Doctrine must be obeyed because:
it needs to be obeyed in order to be fully understood, we become hypocrites if we do not do what we say, and we prevent it from becoming "truth lived".
the revelation of God in prophesy
God's infinite knowledge
why does the word "Canonicity" apply to the Bible?
The books have been measured by a standard, have stood the test and have been approved of as being inspired by God
what does Yahweh/Jehovah mean?
I AM that I AM
When is Ale's birthday?
February 3rd :)