Christianity: Incarnation and Kenotic Theology
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What is the term used to describe the union of Jesus' human and divine natures in one person?

  • Divine duality
  • Incarnational fusion
  • Hypostatic union (correct)
  • Hypostatic separation

    • According to the doctrine of incarnation, what is the nature of Jesus' divinity?

  • Jesus was created by the Father
  • Jesus was a separate god
  • Jesus was begotten from the Father (correct)
  • Jesus was adopted by the Father

    • What is the significance of the Councils of Nicea, Ephesus, and Chalcedon in relation to the doctrine of incarnation?

  • They clarified the definitions of Jesus' humanity and divinity (correct)
  • They affirmed Jesus' humanity only
  • They rejected the idea of incarnation
  • They denied Jesus' divinity

    • How does the doctrine of incarnation describe Jesus' human experience?

    <p>Jesus fully experienced human life, including helplessness, hunger, and death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem in the context of the doctrine of incarnation?

    <p>It was a brief period in Jesus' eternal existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of Jesus being fully God and fully human according to the doctrine of incarnation?

    <p>Jesus is both fully God and fully human, without compromise to either nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Matthew's and Luke's approach to their gospels?

    <p>Matthew wrote for a Jewish audience, while Luke wrote for a Gentile audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central idea of the Doctrine of Incarnation?

    <p>God came to earth in human form through Jesus Christ.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about Luke's Gospel in terms of its 'flavour'?

    <p>It has a strong Gentile flavour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the main recipients of the 'good news' in Luke's interpretation?

    <p>Poor Shepherds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Luke's use of the Greek version of the Old Testament suggest?

    <p>He was writing for a Gentile audience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about Luke's sympathies from his writing style?

    <p>He sympathized with the marginalized, including women.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the kenotic theory, what is the result of Jesus 'emptying' himself?

    <p>Jesus agrees to take on the form of a slave, being born in human likeness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem does the kenotic theory attempt to solve?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What question arises from Jesus being both divine and human?

    <p>How could Jesus, as God, be tempted?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the kenotic theory suggest about Jesus' divine nature?

    <p>His divine nature was hidden.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a criticism of the kenotic theory?

    <p>It suggests Jesus limits himself, making him not omnipotent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the kenotic theory's perspective on Jesus' human experience?

    <p>Jesus' humanity was real and essential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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