40 Questions
The diagram proposed is circular in shape.
False
The Father is the Mediator in the functional subordination diagram.
False
The text suggests that the Son is not eternally the Son of God.
False
The prepositions 'of', 'through', 'by', and 'to' are used to describe the functional subordination of the Trinity.
True
The Spirit is the Initiator in the functional subordination diagram.
False
The text argues that the Son is not fully God.
False
Economic subordination implies that the Son is not eternally subordinate to the Father.
False
The functional subordination diagram is an exegesis of 1 Corinthians 8 and Ephesians 2.
False
Co-inherence implies that the members of the Trinity are not fully distinct.
False
The text suggests that the Father, Son, and Spirit are not fully equal in their ontology.
False
The Father is eternally the Father and the Son is eternally the Son.
False
The formula for the Trinity is 'eternal equality in being, but subordination in role'.
True
The sonship of Jesus Christ is the most important aspect of Christology.
False
The Old Testament foretold the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.
True
The suffering servant in Isaiah 53 is a clear definition of substitutionary atonement.
True
According to Zechariah 13:1, a fountain will be opened for the house of Israel for sin and for impurity.
False
The resurrection of Jesus Christ is mentioned in Psalm 2 and Acts 2.
True
The Trinity is not a crucial aspect of Christian theology.
False
Genesis 22:9 is often compared to Hebrews 11:19 to illustrate the concept of resurrection.
True
The importance of the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ lies in their frequency of mention in the Bible.
True
Psalm 16:10 suggests that death will hold the Messiah.
False
Job 14:14 asks the question 'Shall we love again?'
False
The concept of sonship is more important than the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.
False
Isaiah 52:13-53:12 is a fascinating passage of Scripture that deals with the Messiah.
True
Isaiah 53:10 is seen as referring to the death and burial of the Messiah.
True
Psalm 68:18 is a clear reference to the ascension of the Messiah.
True
Matthew 16:16 is a clear explanation of the death and resurrection of the Messiah by Jesus himself.
True
Luke 19:31 is a reference to the transfiguration account and the discussion of the resurrection.
True
Daniel 12:2 is a plain expression of resurrection, stating that many who sleep in the dust will awake to eternal life or shame and contempt.
True
Matthew 17:22 is a clear instruction on the gathering of the disciples in Galilee after the resurrection.
True
Jesus' resurrection was predicted in John 2 and John 12.
True
The disciples fully understood Jesus' clear instructions about his death and resurrection during the gathering in Galilee.
False
The ascension is an event that is not distinct from the resurrection.
False
The centurion verified that Jesus was indeed dead before releasing the body to Joseph of Arimathea.
True
R.A. Torrey described the resurrection as a peripheral aspect of Christian doctrine.
False
The testimony of 500 eyewitnesses at one time is a specific testimony to Jesus' death and resurrection.
True
Jesus' death and resurrection were not explicitly mentioned in the Book of Mark.
False
The ascension is only possible because of the resurrection.
True
Peter Toon wrote a series of articles on Christ's ascension in Bibliotheca Sacra in 1983 and 1984.
True
The resurrection is not a fundamental aspect of Christian doctrine.
False
Study Notes
Functional Subordination in the Trinity
- The diagram proposes a triangular relationship between the Father, Son, and Spirit based on prepositions in 1 Corinthians 8 and Ephesians 2.
- The Father initiates, the Son mediates, and the Spirit is the agent, with the plan ultimately returning to the Father.
- This functional subordination does not imply a lack of ontological equality among the persons of the Trinity.
- If there is no economic subordination, there is no distinction of persons, and the Trinity does not eternally exist.
- Therefore, there is an economic subordination (role-based distinction) and ontological equality (equality in being) within the Trinity.
The Sonship of Jesus Christ
- Jesus Christ is eternally the Son, and his role as Mediator is key to understanding the Trinity.
- Avoid redefining the concept of sonship, but instead, sharpen the definition as you continue to study and reflect on it.
Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Christ
- The death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ are foretold in the Old Testament, including in Isaiah 52-53, Psalm 22, Daniel 9, and others.
- These events are also clearly explained by Christ himself in the Gospels, such as in Matthew 16, 17, and Luke 19.
- The resurrection is a key aspect of Christ's plan, and without it, there would be no ascension.
- The ascension is seen as a distinct event, with Christ returning to the Father, and is foretold in Psalm 68, 110, and other passages.
Testimony to the Death, Resurrection, and Ascension
- The angels in the tomb, the disciples on the Emmaus Road, and 500 eyewitnesses at one time all testified to the death and resurrection of Christ.
- The apostles, including Peter and Paul, also testified to these events in their preaching and teaching.
- The centurion's verification of Christ's death before releasing the body to Joseph of Arimathea is an important footnote to the crucifixion story.
The Importance of the Resurrection
- The resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian doctrine, the Gibraltar of Christian evidence, and the Waterloo of infidelity (R.A. Torrey).
- Denying the resurrection would remove the foundation of Christian faith.
- The resurrection stands as a rock, unmoved and unwearing, and is a key aspect of Christian theology.
Exploring the concept of the Holy Trinity in the Bible, focusing on the role of Jesus Christ as the eternal son. Understanding the relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ through biblical passages.
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