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What does the Holy Spirit accomplish in relation to creation?
What does the Holy Spirit accomplish in relation to creation?
- He hovered over the waters. (correct)
- He inspired the Apostles.
- He was present at Jesus' resurrection.
- He initiated the writing of the Bible.
Which of the following best describes the 'Substitution' model of salvation?
Which of the following best describes the 'Substitution' model of salvation?
- It asserts that faith in Jesus leads to personal prosperity.
- It states that Jesus' sacrifice satisfies divine justice. (correct)
- It focuses on community faith and shared rituals.
- It emphasizes emotional experiences over theological understanding.
Which mark of the Church emphasizes its universality?
Which mark of the Church emphasizes its universality?
- Holy
- One
- Catholic (correct)
- Apostolic
Which heresy denied the divinity of Jesus?
Which heresy denied the divinity of Jesus?
What does the term 'Apostolic' signify about the Church?
What does the term 'Apostolic' signify about the Church?
Flashcards
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, equal in essence to the Father and the Son.
What is the Holy Spirit's role in sanctification?
What is the Holy Spirit's role in sanctification?
The Holy Spirit's role is to guide believers towards holiness, empowering them to live a life dedicated to God.
What did Arianism teach?
What did Arianism teach?
Arianism was a heresy that denied the divinity of Jesus, claiming He was created by God and not equal to Him.
What is Dynamic Monarchianism (Adoptionism)?
What is Dynamic Monarchianism (Adoptionism)?
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What is Modalism?
What is Modalism?
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Study Notes
Pneumatology (Study of the Holy Spirit)
- The Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity, co-equal with the Father and Son.
- The Holy Spirit carries out God's work.
- Creation: Hovered over the waters (Genesis 1:2).
- Redemption: Present at Jesus' baptism; empowers 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: One body, one God, one Spirit, one baptism, one faith.
- Holy: Set apart for God's purpose and mission; holiness comes from God and is expressed through teachings and sacraments.
- Catholic: Universal; Christ is present everywhere; consistent doctrines and sacraments; mission for all people.
- Apostolic: Founded on the teachings of the Apostles; 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; accepted only Luke's Gospel.
- Modalistic Monarchianism (Modalism): Believed God appears in different forms.
- Nestorianism: Denied Mary as the 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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