Questions and Answers
What do the Gospels primarily document?
Which trait of God signifies that He is present everywhere at all times?
In the context of biblical history, what do the Historical Books primarily cover?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the four acts of the Christian meta-narrative?
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What does God's immutability imply?
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What aspect of God does His complete independence refer to?
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Which description best fits the 'Son' in the Trinity?
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What type of literature addresses deep human questions through poems and proverbs?
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What does biblical theology primarily focus on?
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Which key question in Christian theology addresses the nature of divinity?
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What was a significant outcome of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ?
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What did the Council of Nicaea primarily address?
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Which event is associated with the formal split in Christianity, resulting in two distinct traditions?
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How did the Enlightenment influence Christianity?
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What was a key focus of the Protestant Reformation?
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What did the Second Vatican Council aim to achieve?
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What was a major consequence of the World Wars on Christianity?
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What authority is considered a main pillar in Christian theology alongside Scripture?
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Study Notes
Theological Frameworks
- Biblical Theology: Focuses on the study and interpretation of the Bible.
- Historical Theology: Examines historical events to understand their implications about God.
- Systematic Theology: Organizes biblical truths and Christian doctrines into a coherent system.
- Practical Theology: Emphasizes the practical applications of theological concepts.
Key Questions in Theology
- Who is God?
- Who are humankind?
- How do we understand the world?
- Key tasks of theology include comprehension, construction, communication, criticism, and practice.
Authority in Christian Theology
- Main pillars: The Church and Scripture.
Important Historical Events in Christianity
- Birth of Jesus Christ: Marks God becoming human; fulfills Old Testament prophecies.
- Crucifixion and Resurrection: Proof of Jesus as God; his death viewed as atonement for sins.
- Council of Nicaea: A pivotal moment for the institutionalization of Christianity within the Roman Empire.
- Rise of the Papacy: Establishment of the Pope as a significant political figure in Christianity.
- The Great Schism: First formal split in the church, creating distinct traditions.
- The Crusades: Military campaigns that intensified animosities between Christians and Muslims.
- Protestant Reformation: A movement that contested the Catholic Church's authority, leading to new denominations.
- Council of Trent: Reinforced essential Catholic doctrines.
- The Enlightenment: Fostered independent thinking and skepticism, contributing to secularization and the separation of church and state.
- First Vatican Council: Defined papal infallibility, affirming papal authority.
- World Wars: Prompted ecumenical movements among Christian leaders advocating for unity and peace.
- Second Vatican Council: Signified a transformative period for the Catholic Church with progress and reform.
The Role of Scripture
- Law: The first five Old Testament books; includes creation, patriarchs, and the Law given to Israel.
- Historical Books: Chronicles the history of the Israelites, their leaders, and their divine relationship.
- Wisdom Literature: Contains reflections on human experience, faith, and morality through poems and proverbs.
- Prophecy: Encompasses future predictions, calls for repentance, and messages of hope.
- Gospels: Narratives of Jesus Christ's life, teachings, death, and resurrection.
- Epistles: Letters from early Christian leaders addressing churches or individuals.
- Apocalyptic Literature: Explores themes of the end times, final judgment, and God’s kingdom.
Christian Meta-Narrative
- Creation: The act of God creating the universe.
- Fall: The introduction of sin into the world.
- Redemption: God's plan for salvation through Christ.
- Restoration: The ultimate renewal of the world.
Traits of God
- Goodness: God embodies all that is good.
- Immutability: God's nature remains unchanged.
- Omnipotence: God possesses all power.
- Omniscience: God has complete knowledge.
- Omnipresence: God is present everywhere at all times.
- Love: Unconditional and self-sacrificing.
- Justice: Fair treatment of evil and wrongdoing.
- Mercy: Offers grace and forgiveness.
- Faithfulness: True to His promises.
- Moral Perfection: Completely free from sin.
- Independence: God is not reliant on anything.
- Eternal: No beginning or end.
- Immanence: Active involvement in creation.
- Transcendence: Exists beyond and independent of the physical universe.
The Trinity
- God is one in essence and three in persons:
- Father: The Creator and ruler.
- Son: Jesus, the redeemer.
- Holy Spirit: The helper and sanctifier.
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Explore the foundational concepts of theology through this study guide. It covers the four main theological frameworks: biblical, historical, systematic, and practical theology. Perfect for preparing for quizzes or deepening your understanding of these key areas in Christian doctrine.
