Introduction + General Revelation
To love and know God more.
Why do we learn theology?
It is found primarily in the Bible.
Where is special revelation primarily found?
That God is one in essence and three in persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
What is the doctrine of the Trinity?
God made us to be his representatives in creation to reflect him
What is the image of God?
No, they are supposed to be listening to the other person.
Are students supposed to be talking when other people are talking?
The study of God.
What is theology?
It is both the word of God and the word of man.
What is the Bible?
"His governing all things according to His power, wisdom, and goodness" (Sproul)
What is God's providence?
God created everything out of nothing and by his own power
What does it mean that God creates ex nihilo?
They are supposed to raise their hand.
What are students supposed to do when they have a question?
God's eternal power and deity so that men are without an excuse.
What is made known through general revelation?
The Bible is free from error in all it contains
What is inerrancy?
Attributes of God that cannot be transferred to his creatures.
What are "incommunicable attributes?"
"an agreement between two parties based on promises" (Sproul)
What is a covenant?
Taking someone else’s work as your own without citing.
What is plagiarism?
God reveals himself in our conscience and souls, not just through creation.
What does it mean that general revelation is immediate?
God's plan of redemption.
What does special revelation primarily make known?
A heresy that teaches that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are just three different manifestations or modes of God but not real distinct persons.
What is modalism?
A privation (a lack) and negation (a denial) of good and righteousness.
What is evil?
10% off of the assignment grade per week.
What is the late penalty?
The universal sense of God that people have which can be seen in how common religion is.
What is the sensus divinitatis?
The doctrine that every word in the Bible is inspired by God and carries his authority.
What is verbal inspiration?
God is from himself and is dependent on nothing else for his existence and happiness.
What is God's aseity?
Nature, God, other people, and ourselves.
What four things has sin alienated us from?
Always bring this to class to help in discussion.
Should you always bring your reading journal to class?