Introduction + General Revelation
Why do we learn theology?
Where is special revelation primarily found?
The Bible
What is the doctrine of the Trinity?
That God is one in essence and three in persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
What is the image of God?
God made us to be his representatives in creation to reflect him
No, of course not!
What is theology?
The study of God.
Is the Bible the word of God or the word of man?
It is both
What is God's providence?
"His governing all things according to His power, wisdom, and goodness" (Sproul)
What does it mean that God creates ex nihilo?
God created everything out of nothing and by his own power
What are students supposed to do when they have a question?
Raise their hand
What is primarily made known through general revelation?
God's eternal power and deity
What is inerrancy?
The Bible is free from error in all it contains
What are "incommunicable attributes?"
Attributes of God that cannot be transferred to his creatures
What is a covenant?
"A covenant is an agreement between two parties based on promises" (Sproul)
What is plagiarism?
Taking someone else’s work as your own
What does it mean that general revelation is not just mediate, but immediate?
God reveals himself in our conscience and souls, not just through creation
What does special revelation primarily make known?
God's plan of redemption
What heresy teaches that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are just three different manifestations or modes of God but not real distinct persons?
Modalism
What four things are we alienated from by sin?
Nature, God, other people, and ourselves.
What is the late penalty?
10% per week
What is the sensus divinitatis?
The "sense of the divine," the universal sense of God that people have which can be seen in how common religion is.
What is verbal inspiration?
The doctrine that every word in the Bible is inspired by God and carries his authority
What is God's aseity?
God is from himself and is dependent on nothing else for his existence and happiness
Evil is a _______ and ________ of righteousness and good.
Privation (a lack) and negation (a denial)
Should you always bring your reading journal to class?
Yes!