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Which role does the Holy Spirit NOT fulfill in Christian theology?
Which role does the Holy Spirit NOT fulfill in Christian theology?
What is the primary focus of the doctrine of Substitution in the model of salvation?
What is the primary focus of the doctrine of Substitution in the model of salvation?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Marks of the Church?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Marks of the Church?
Which heresy claims that Christ was adopted as God's Son?
Which heresy claims that Christ was adopted as God's Son?
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In the context of pneumatology, what does the Holy Spirit NOT participate in?
In the context of pneumatology, what does the Holy Spirit NOT participate in?
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Which model of salvation emphasizes that Christ's death and resurrection defeats sin, death, and the devil?
Which model of salvation emphasizes that Christ's death and resurrection defeats sin, death, and the devil?
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What core belief does Arianism challenge regarding Jesus?
What core belief does Arianism challenge regarding Jesus?
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Which of the following best describes the characteristic of being 'Holy' as one of the Marks of the Church?
Which of the following best describes the characteristic of being 'Holy' as one of the Marks of the Church?
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In Gnosticism, what is said to be necessary for salvation?
In Gnosticism, what is said to be necessary for salvation?
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Study Notes
Pneumatology (Study of the Holy Spirit)
- The Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity, equal to the Father and Son.
- The Holy Spirit fulfills God's work in creation, redemption, and sanctification.
- Creation: Present at the creation; hovering over the waters (Genesis 1:2).
- Redemption: Present at Jesus' baptism, empowering the Church.
- Sanctification: Guides believers to holiness.
Models of Salvation
- Subjective: Personal faith and acceptance of Christ.
- Substitution: Christ's sacrifice satisfies divine justice.
- Christus Victor: Christ's death and resurrection defeat sin, death, and the devil.
Four Marks of the Church
- One: United body, one God, one Spirit, one baptism, one faith.
- Holy: Set apart for God's purpose and mission; holiness from God and expressed through teachings and sacraments.
- Catholic: Universal; Christ present everywhere; consistent doctrines and sacraments; mission for all.
- Apostolic: Founded on apostles' teachings; continues their mission through apostolic succession.
Heresies
- Arianism: Denied Jesus' divinity, claiming he was created.
- Dynamic Monarchianism (Adoptionism): Claimed Jesus was adopted as God's Son.
- Marcionism: Rejected the Old Testament and the God of Israel, accepting only Luke's Gospel.
- Modalistic Monarchianism (Modalism): Believed God appeared in different forms.
- gNestorianism: Denied Mary as Mother of God, separating Jesus' divine and human natures.
- Gnosticism: Claimed secret knowledge leads to salvation, viewing material creation as evil.
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Explore the essential teachings related to the Holy Spirit and the various models of salvation. This quiz covers key concepts such as the role of the Holy Spirit in creation, redemption, and sanctification, along with the characteristics of the Church. Test your understanding of these fundamental Christian doctrines.
