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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the central idea of the Doctrine of Incarnation?

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

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

It has a strong Gentile flavour. Signup and view all the answers

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

Poor Shepherds. Signup and view all the answers

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

He was writing for a Gentile audience. Signup and view all the answers

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

He sympathized with the marginalized, including women. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What problem does the kenotic theory attempt to solve?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What question arises from Jesus being both divine and human?

How could Jesus, as God, be tempted? Signup and view all the answers

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

His divine nature was hidden. Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism of the kenotic theory?

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

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

Jesus' humanity was real and essential. Signup and view all the answers