Theology I Final Study Guide

It means believing in God and the Trinity based on personal conviction rather than formal theological understanding.

Theology is complex and may not be suitable for all audiences; it requires a certain level of understanding and readiness to engage meaningfully.

'Being tested' refers to having a solid intellectual training and spiritual purification needed to responsibly engage with theological concepts.

<p>The right time for theology is when individuals are free from distractions and confusion, allowing for a calm and thoughtful engagement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>We can know that God exists, making judgments based on our observations of the world, like order and beauty in creation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>We can only know God's essence through negations because His true nature transcends human comprehension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It means that God's essence and existence are identical, ruling out any division or addition within His being.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>We infer a creator's existence from the observable order and fixed motion in nature, suggesting an author of that order.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Original sin is the sin resulting from man's desire for knowledge equal to God's, leading to disobedience and the loss of original justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eve's original sin stemmed from pride, her desire for personal excellence and knowledge, along with temptation and disobedience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adam's perspective on original sin centers on his desire for knowledge, specifically from eating the forbidden fruit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Original sin is a fault in human nature that prevents union with God, yet it does not constitute personal guilt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>St. Thomas believes the truths about God can be known through the philosophical sciences, particularly through reason.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The declaration refers to God's being and simplicity, emphasizing His singular and unchanging nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>This statement suggests God's role as both the creator of the visible and invisible realms, indicating His omnipotence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>St. Thomas seeks to present complex theological truths in a way that is understandable and accessible for believers' salvation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>God's existence and essence are identical, indicating that individuals of a species must have distinct existences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Forms can be multiplied by specific differences or by the subjects in which they inhere. God is simple and does not have specific differences, nor is He a composite subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The names are not simple because we derive them from perfections in created things, which are not simple themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The names signify various conceptions that our minds form of God based on the perceived perfections in things around us.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There can’t be more than three divine persons because persons cannot be divided by their substance, and God’s acts of intellect and will are singular.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being simply perfect means that God lacks nothing that can go beyond its perfection, limiting the number of divine persons to three.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The divine persons are distinguished by the relation of procession, which occurs within God without external terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>We use names derived from our understanding of things around us, but these names reflect our limited perception of God's true essence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Divine revelation is necessary because it provides certain truths about man's end that exceed human reason, ensuring salvation is known to all and not just a few.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sacred Doctrine qualifies as a science because it is a body of knowledge that proceeds from divine principles and is aimed at understanding God, unlike empirical sciences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sacred Doctrine demonstrates wisdom by knowing God as the highest cause, allowing for a judgment of lower things in light of divine principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Philosophy can help men discover some truths about their end, but it cannot provide certainty regarding salvation for everyone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sacred Doctrine is distinguished by its ordered approach toward achieving a deeper knowledge of God, rather than being just a list of facts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inclination provides a God-given desire for wisdom, while knowledge comes from study, both of which are essential for understanding Sacred Doctrine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The theologian must engage with those who dispute foundational truths by grounding their arguments in revealed principles and the reasoned understanding of God's nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sacred Doctrine is considered wisdom above all human wisdom because it deals directly with God, the ultimate cause of all, providing insights beyond human philosophical reach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Creatio ex nihilo' signifies creation out of nothing, emphasizing that God alone is the creator, not working with pre-existing matter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The statement 'begotten, not made' means that the Son's generation is natural for God, indicating He is of the same essence as the Father and not a separate creation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>St. Thomas believes these truths can be known through faith and can also be understood through reasoned explanations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'Light from Light' implies that the Word (the Son) shares the same perfection and purity as the Father, indicating no distinction in their divine nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The term 'consubstantial' means that the Son is of the same substance as the Father, affirming their identical divine nature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>St. Thomas asserts that only an unfallen member of humanity can restore human nature, emphasizing the necessity of Christ's incarnation for salvation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>St. Thomas argues that God cannot make restitution to Himself because the nature of the offense against God cannot be compensated by divine action alone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The significance is that creation is an act uniquely belonging to God, showing His supreme power and the non-eternity of matter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Voluntary evil refers to actions that are directed toward an end in a manner that is not rightly related to that end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The existence of evil does not contradict divine providence because God governs things according to their nature, allowing for certain evils to occur for the greater good.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ultimate end of man is referred to as beatitude, which is the perfect happiness achieved by sharing in the divine light of God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The resurrection of the body is necessary because the natural condition of the human soul is to be united with the body, achieving complete perfection only when both are united.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The beatific vision of God is the most perfect way for man to attain likeness with God by knowing Him as He knows Himself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Original sin signifies the fallen state of human nature, which is fundamentally an inclination to choose separation from God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The term 'per accidens' indicates that the separation of soul and body at death is contrary to the natural order and is not an everlasting state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evil may sometimes occur for the good of another entity, contributing to the overall order and functionality of the universe.</p> Signup and view all the answers