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According to the passage, the perspicuity of language is still widely accepted today.
According to the passage, the perspicuity of language is still widely accepted today.
False (B)
Thomas Aquinas accepted the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
Thomas Aquinas accepted the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
False (B)
The concept of perspicuity originated with the Reformation.
The concept of perspicuity originated with the Reformation.
False (B)
Vatican II was a conservative movement in the Catholic Church.
Vatican II was a conservative movement in the Catholic Church.
The speaker believes that Luther's articulation of perspicuity is still sufficient today.
The speaker believes that Luther's articulation of perspicuity is still sufficient today.
The Reformed Orthodox of the 17th century were not influenced by Thomas Aquinas.
The Reformed Orthodox of the 17th century were not influenced by Thomas Aquinas.
The speaker attributes the origin of deconstructionism and post-structuralism to the serpent in the garden.
The speaker attributes the origin of deconstructionism and post-structuralism to the serpent in the garden.
The passage implies that the Reformed perspective on evil and suffering is more comprehensive than the Lutheran perspective.
The passage implies that the Reformed perspective on evil and suffering is more comprehensive than the Lutheran perspective.
The Immaculate Conception refers to the Virgin Birth of Jesus.
The Immaculate Conception refers to the Virgin Birth of Jesus.
Papal infallibility was defined by Vatican II.
Papal infallibility was defined by Vatican II.
The speaker believes that the clarity of divine speech is not a relevant issue today.
The speaker believes that the clarity of divine speech is not a relevant issue today.
The passage discusses Calvin's theology in detail.
The passage discusses Calvin's theology in detail.
The Catholic Church did not define the Immaculate Conception as dogma until the Middle Ages.
The Catholic Church did not define the Immaculate Conception as dogma until the Middle Ages.
Hans Kung was a conservative Catholic theologian.
Hans Kung was a conservative Catholic theologian.
The speaker is skeptical about the idea that language can convey clear meaning.
The speaker is skeptical about the idea that language can convey clear meaning.
The Catholic Church's humani vitae statement on contraception was liberal.
The Catholic Church's humani vitae statement on contraception was liberal.
The book on the Trinity by Carl Beckwith was published by a well-known Reformed press.
The book on the Trinity by Carl Beckwith was published by a well-known Reformed press.
The Formula of Concord in 1570 represents the triumph of the Philippist Lutherans.
The Formula of Concord in 1570 represents the triumph of the Philippist Lutherans.
Melanchthon's view on the Lord's Supper was in line with the Genesio Lutherans.
Melanchthon's view on the Lord's Supper was in line with the Genesio Lutherans.
Luther's emphasis on the bondage of the will is a minor theme in his writings.
Luther's emphasis on the bondage of the will is a minor theme in his writings.
The author of the text has written extensively on the topic of the bondage of the will.
The author of the text has written extensively on the topic of the bondage of the will.
The Genesio Lutherans were more open to Reformed and Evangelical influences.
The Genesio Lutherans were more open to Reformed and Evangelical influences.
Luther wrote about the bondage of the will extensively throughout his career.
Luther wrote about the bondage of the will extensively throughout his career.
The author of the text believes that publishing the same book multiple times is a good use of time.
The author of the text believes that publishing the same book multiple times is a good use of time.
The speaker recommends a book on the Trinity by a Protestant author.
The speaker recommends a book on the Trinity by a Protestant author.
The speaker believes that the reformers would have accepted an error on the doctrine of God.
The speaker believes that the reformers would have accepted an error on the doctrine of God.
Matt Levering is a Protestant theologian.
Matt Levering is a Protestant theologian.
The speaker is critical of Catholic writers on the doctrine of God.
The speaker is critical of Catholic writers on the doctrine of God.
The English Reformation was heavily influenced by Lutheran theology.
The English Reformation was heavily influenced by Lutheran theology.
The speaker believes that the debates about the Trinity have no implications for evangelical Protestantism.
The speaker believes that the debates about the Trinity have no implications for evangelical Protestantism.
The speaker attributes the origin of perspicuity to the Catholic Church.
The speaker attributes the origin of perspicuity to the Catholic Church.
The English Reformation produced a theologian of stature similar to Luther and Calvin.
The English Reformation produced a theologian of stature similar to Luther and Calvin.
The Book of Common Prayer is a significant contribution of the English Reformation.
The Book of Common Prayer is a significant contribution of the English Reformation.
The speaker believes that the doctrine of God is a minor issue in evangelical Protestantism.
The speaker believes that the doctrine of God is a minor issue in evangelical Protestantism.
The speaker's views on the Trinity are heavily influenced by Lutheran theology.
The speaker's views on the Trinity are heavily influenced by Lutheran theology.
Edward VI was a Catholic monarch of England.
Edward VI was a Catholic monarch of England.
The English Reformation was shaped by parliamentary and crown politics.
The English Reformation was shaped by parliamentary and crown politics.
Mary I was a Protestant monarch of England.
Mary I was a Protestant monarch of England.
Elizabeth I was a radical reformer who allowed radical reformers to have their way.
Elizabeth I was a radical reformer who allowed radical reformers to have their way.
The English Reformation produced a theological work similar to Calvin's Institutes.
The English Reformation produced a theological work similar to Calvin's Institutes.
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Study Notes
The Problem of Perspicuity
- The doctrine of perspicuity (clarity of language) is problematic today due to intellectual and academic reasons.
- The idea of perspicuity has been challenged by French deconstructionism and post-structuralism, making texts obscure and difficult to understand.
- The Christian perspective suggests that deconstructionism and post-structuralism originated from the serpent in the garden, questioning the clarity of God's word.
The Reformation and Catholicism
- The Reformation and Catholicism have a complex and interesting relationship.
- The Reformed Orthodox of the 17th century were heavily dependent on Thomas Aquinas for their doctrine of God and the Trinity.
- Lutheran theologians, such as Carl Beckwith, have written good books on the Trinity that deserve to be read widely by Protestants.
Lutheranism and the Formula of Concord
- The Formula of Concord (1577) represents the triumph of the Genesio Lutherans, who maintained Luther's emphasis on the bondage of the will.
- The Genesio Lutherans disagreed with the Philippists on the bondage of the will and the Lord's Supper.
- Luther didn't write much about the bondage of the will after 1525, leading some to speculate that he backed off that position.
Catholicism and Protestantism Today
- The relationship between Catholicism and Protestantism is still complex and vexed.
- A Protestant's agreement on justification with a Catholic does not necessarily imply agreement on the Trinity.
- The debates about the Trinity have implications that are still being explored.
The English Reformation
- The English Reformation was shaped by parliamentary and crown politics, producing a unique liturgy.
- Lutheranism didn't have a significant impact on the English Reformation, except among some high churchmen who adopted Luther's understanding of the Lord's Supper.
- The English Reformation produced a liturgist of genius, Thomas Crown, who wrote the Book of Common Prayer.
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