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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ **Th 360** **Study Guide** +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | ANTHROPOLOGY & HAMARTIOLOGY | | =========================== | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ **[*The Moody Handbook of Theology* by Paul Enns]{.smallcaps}** **[Chapter 23: Anthropology and Hamartiology:]{.smallcaps}** **[Doctrines of Man and Sin]{.smallcaps}** All items: daily quiz & unit test Items with an asterisk (\*): review material for final exam 2\. What are Darwin's 5 tenets of evolution (1989; 301-2) (2008; 313) (2014; 315)?\* 5\. What are the problems with theistic evolution (1989; 302) (2008; 314) (2014; 316)?\* 8\. What are the problems with progressive creationism (1989; 302) (2008; 314) (2014; 316)?\* 10\. What are the problems with the gap theory (1989; 303) (2008; 315) (2014; 317)?\* 11\. What is fiat creation, and how do proponents of this position explain the geological formations (1989; 303) (2008; 315) (2014; 317)?\* 12\. Explain the 4 exegetical arguments for literal twenty-four-hour creation days (1989; 303-4) (2008; 315) (2014; 317).\* 15\. Explain Enn's 3 major elements of the image of God in man (1989; 305) (2008; 316-17) (2014; 318-19).\* 19\. With reference to the composition of man's nonmaterial part, what is dichotomy, and what are the arguments for this position (1989; 306-7) (2008; 318) (2014; 320)?\* 20\. With reference to the composition of man's nonmaterial part, what is trichotomy, and what are the arguments for this position (1989; 307) (2008; 319) (2014; 321)?\* 21\. With reference to the composition of man's nonmaterial part, what is the multi-faceted view (1989; 307) (2008; 319) (2014; 321)?\* 23\. Why is the historicity of the fall of Adam and Eve essential (1989; 307-8) (2008; 319-20) (2014; 321)?\* 26\. Explain the promise of Genesis 3:15 (1989; 309) (2008; 321) (2014; 323).\* 28\. What are the 5 points in Enns' definition of sin, including Greek terms (1989; 310) (2008; 322) (2014; 324)?\* 30\. What does "total depravity" mean and *not* mean (1989; 311) (2008; 323) (2014; 325)?\* 31\. What does the term *imputation* mean, and what is the key verse on the imputation of Adam's sin to the human race (1989; 311) (2008; 323) (2014; 325)?\* 32\. What is the Pelagian view of the imputation of Adam's sin, and what are the problems with this view (1989; 311) (2008; 323) (2014; 325)?\* 33\. What is the Arminian view of the imputation of Adam's sin (1989; 311-12) (2008; 323-24) (2014; 325-26)?\* 34\. What is the federal view of the imputation of Adam's sin (1989; 312) (2008; 324) (2014; 326)?\* 35\. What is the Augustinian view of the imputation of Adam's sin (1989; 312) (2008; 324) (2014; 326)?\* +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | SOTERIOLOGY | | =========== | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ **[*The Moody Handbook of Theology* by Paul Enns]{.smallcaps}** **[Chapter 24: Soteriology: Doctrine of Salvation]{.smallcaps}** All items: daily quiz & unit test Items with an asterisk (\*): review material for final exam 2\. What is the foundational meaning of the death of Christ?\* Explain the term *vicarious* as used in this regard.\* Identify and define the 2 Greek prepositions that emphasize this point.\* Why is this doctrine important (1989; 323) (2008; 333-34) (2014; 335, 337)?\* 3\. Explain the concept of redemption,\* distinguishing its Greek terms (1989; 323-24) (2008; 335-36) (2014; 337-38). 4\. Explain the concept of reconciliation,\* citing its Greek term. What are the 2 parts of reconciliation (1989; 324) (2008; 336) (2014; 338)?\* 5\. Explain the concept of propitiation,\* citing its Hebrew and Greek terms (1989; 325) (2008; 336-37) (2014; 338). 6\. Explain the concept of forgiveness,\* distinguishing its Greek terms (1989; 325) (2008; 337) (2014; 339). 7\. Explain the concept of justification.\* What are the 2 main aspects of justification?\* What are the ground and means of justification (1989; 326) (2008; 337-38) (2014; 339-40)?\* 8\. What is limited atonement or particular redemption, and what are 4 arguments advanced for this position?\* How does this position handle passages stating that Christ died for "the world" or for "all" (1989; 326-27) (2008; 338) (2014; 340)? 9\. What is unlimited atonement, and what are 7 arguments advanced for this position (1989; 327) (2008; 339) (2014; 341)?\* 10\. What is election, and what verse in Ephesians is one of the principal passages on this doctrine (1989; 328) (2008; 339-40) (2014; 341-42)?\* 11\. What is predestination (1989; 328) (2008; 340) (2014; 342)?\* 12\. What is adoption,\* and what 3 privileges does the believer enjoy because of it (1989; 329) (2008; 340-41) (2014; 342-43)? 15\. Explain the 3 elements of saving faith (1989; 332) (2008; 343-44) (2014; 345-46).\* 17\. Explain the concept of efficacious grace.\* Why is it necessary?\* How does Enns respond to the objections that it makes human responsibility unnecessary and is unjust (1989; 335-38) (2008; 346-50) (2014; 349-52)?\* 18\. Explain the concept of regeneration (1989; 338) (2008; 350) (2014; 352-53).\* What points do John 3:3 and Titus 3:5 make regarding regeneration (1989; 339) (2008; 350) (2014; 353)? How does Enns explain the relationship between regeneration and faith (1989; 340) (2008; 351) (2014; 354)? 19\. Explain the concept of eternal security.\* What are some arguments for this doctrine, relative to each Person of the Godhead?\* What is the key issue in the discussion over the believer's security (1989; 340-41) (2008; 352-53) (2014; 354-56)?\* **[*The Moody Handbook of Theology* by Paul Enns]{.smallcaps}** **[Chapter 33: Calvinistic Theology and]{.smallcaps}** **[Chapter 34: Arminian Theology]{.smallcaps}** All items: daily quiz & unit test Items with an asterisk (\*): review material for final exam 5\. What 2 verses does Enns cite as the scriptural basis for irresistible grace (1989; 484) (2008; 512) (2014; 518)?\* 7\. What verses does Enns cite in support of unlimited atonement (1989; 486) (2008; 514) (2014; 520)?\* 10\. What passage (book/chapter) counters the Arminian denial of the imputation of Adam's sin (1989; 499) (2008; 527) (2014; 529)?\* 14\. Master the contrasts between Calvinism and Arminianism (1989; chart on 491) (2008; chart on 519) (2014; chart on 525).\* (You may copy the information onto the next sheet.) --------------------- ----------------- --------------- **Doctrine** **Arminianism** **Calvinism** Depravity Imputation of Sin Election Atonement of Christ Grace Will of Man Perseverance Sovereignty of God --------------------- ----------------- --------------- +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | ECCLESIOLOGY | | ============ | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ **[*The Moody Handbook of Theology* by Paul Enns]{.smallcaps}** **[Chapter 25: Ecclesiology: Doctrine of the Church]{.smallcaps}** All items: daily quiz & unit test Items with an asterisk (\*): review material for final exam 1\. Distinguish between the local church and universal church, giving one biblical example of each (1989; 348) (2008; 359) (2014; 363-64).\* 2\. Explain the significance of the following passages for the question of when the church began (1989; 348-49) (2008; 359-60) (2014; )365-66.\* Matthew 16:18--- 1 Corinthians 12:13--- Acts 1:5; 2:1-4; 11:15--- 4\. What evidence indicates that the church is a separate entity from Israel (1989; 351-52) (2008; 363) (2014; 367)?\* 6\. Explain the 6 functions that identify a local church.\* As necessary, define Greek terms and delineate subcategories (1989; 353-54) (2008; 364-66) (2014; 368-70). Worship: Instruction: Fellowship: Ministry: Organization: Ordinances: 7\. Define the terms *presbuteros* and *episkopos.*\* How are these terms similar, and how are they different (1989; 355) (2008; 366-367) (2014; 370-71)?\* 10\. What are 4 duties of an elder (1989; 356) (2008; 367) (2014; 371)? 12\. Explain each type of church government.\* For each category, give (1) a definition, (2) a representative denomination, (3) alleged biblical support, and (4) an evaluation (1989; 357-59, especially chart on 359) (2008; 369-71, especially chart on 370) (2014; 373-73 especially chart on 374).\* Episcopal government: Presbyterian government: Congregational government: 16\. What is the meaning of baptism, and how does Romans 6:4-5 relate to the issue (1989; 363) (2008; 374) (2014; 378)?\* 20\. What are the church's 2 overriding purposes?\* Cite a key verse for each (1989; 365-66) (2008; 376-77) (2014; 380-82).\* **[*The Moody Handbook of Theology* by Paul Enns]{.smallcaps}** **[Chapter 30:]{.smallcaps}** **[Reformation Theology]{.smallcaps}** All items: daily quiz & unit test Items with an asterisk (\*): review material for final exam 1. 2. What passage of Scripture was particularly influential on Luther's theology, and what key doctrinal position did he base on it (1989; 444) (2008; 472) (2014; 478)?\* 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. **[*Set Apart* by Mark Sidwell]{.smallcaps}** All items: daily quiz & unit test Items with an asterisk (\*): review material for final exam **[Preface]{.smallcaps}** [Chapter 1: Defining Our Terms]{.smallcaps} 1\. What is the basic idea of biblical separation, generally and specifically (1)?\* What is the connection between separation and the work of Christ (1)?\* 2\. Of what is separation an expression, and of what category of theology is this a part (2)?\* Consequently, what is the goal of separation (3)?\* 3\. What is personal separation (4)?\* 4\. What is the main idea of ecclesiastical separation (4)?\* [Chapter 2: Separation in Theological Context]{.smallcaps} 2\. What are 2 major passages (book/chapter) on God's desire for spiritual unity among His people (11-12)?\* 4\. What point is made regarding unity in Acts 2:42, and what does any genuine spiritual unity assume (12)?\* 5\. What does the term *heresy* often mean in Scripture (13)?\* 6\. Which book of the Bible provides the fullest teaching against schism (13)?\* \\ 9\. How does Moritz describe the purpose of separation (15)?\* 10\. What does it mean to be "holy" in the biblical sense (15-16)?\* 13\. Are holiness and love opposites that must be balanced against each other?\* Why or why not (21-22)?\* [Chapter 3: Separation from the World]{.smallcaps} 1\. What are the 3 divisions under which separation is discussed (24)?\* 3\. What is the "world system" (25)?\* 4\. What is worldliness (25-26)?\* 5\. What categorical command does 1 John 2:15-17 give (26-27)?\* 6\. What is the NT's keystone passage (book/chapters) on separation (32), and what is the main teaching of this passage (28)?\* [Chapter 4: Separation from False Teachers]{.smallcaps} 2\. What is a false teacher (38)?\* 3\. What is a fundamental doctrine (38-39)?\* 6\. *In the broadest sense,* what is the "doctrine of Christ" in 2 John 9--11 (41)?\* 7\. How is the Fundamentalist refusal to work with liberals actually an expression of love (42)?\* 8\. According to Romans 16:17-18, how do Christians achieve true unity (42)?\* 11\. What are 2 reasons for separating from false teachers and their teaching (48)?\* [Chapter 5: Separation from Disobedient Christians]{.smallcaps} 1\. What is a disobedient believer (51)?\* 2\. What is church discipline (51)?\* 4\. According to 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, what is the goal of church discipline for the one being excluded and for the church (54)?\* Note that the issue of goals establishes the difference between separation from a disobedient Christian and separation from an apostate teacher (59). 5\. What is the meaning of the following expressions in 2 Thessalonians 3:6 (55)?\* "Withdraw... from": "Disorderly": "Tradition": 6\. How should we reply to those who apply 2 Thessalonians 3:6 *only* to Christians who refuse to work (56)?\* 9\. Over what kinds of issues should we *not* separate from other Christians (58)?\* 10\. What is the general principle to follow when practicing separation in everyday life (60)?\* [Chapter 6: Fundamentalism]{.smallcaps} 1\. How does Sidwell define Fundamentalism (66)?\* 3\. Identify the 4 periods of the history of Fundamentalism, with dates (73-78).\* 4\. Be familiar with the following items associated with the Formation of the Fundamentalist Coalition (1865-1919). Modernism (69-70)\* *The Fundamentals* (1910-15) (72)\* Pattern of separation during this period (72-73)\* 5\. Be familiar with the following items associated with the Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy (1919-36). Pattern of separation during this period (75)\* Disagreements over what it meant to support liberalism (76)\* 7\. Be familiar with the following items associated with Separatist Fundamentalism (1957-1976). New Evangelicalism, Billy Graham (77)\* Response of Bob Jones Sr. and John R. Rice to Billy Graham (77)\* King James Only Controversy (79-80)\* "Open" vs. "Closed" Fundamentalism (80-81)\* 10\. In what sense is Fundamentalism militant (84)?\* [Chapter 7: Liberalism]{.smallcaps} 3\. Define lower and higher criticism.\* What problem arose in biblical criticism beginning in the 1700s (90-91)?\* 5\. Who was the great pulpit representative of American liberalism (93)?\* 6\. What is the social gospel, and who is its father (94)?\* 7\. Identify the following trends related to liberalism during the second half of the twentieth century (95-96). Ecumenical movement:\* 8\. What problem do all forms of liberalism share (96)?\* [Chapter 8: Neo-Orthodoxy]{.smallcaps} 1\. How does Neo-orthodoxy describe itself (99)?\* 3\. Who is often considered the most conservative of the major Neo-orthodox leaders, and what book of his became the first major document of the movement (100)?\* 7\. Cite 2 passages (book/chapter) that emphasize the objective basis of Christianity (105).\* [Chapter 9:]{.smallcaps} [Evangelicalism]{.smallcaps} 2\. Who is recognized as "the Father of New Evangelicalism" (109)?\* What were his 4 points of summary regarding the movement's views (110-112)?\* What did he identify as the movement's main institutions (112)?\* 4\. What was the turning point in Billy Graham's ministry (event/date), and how did he describe his approach on that occasion?\* How did Fundamentalists evaluate Graham's actions (112)?\* 5\. What was the first great doctrinal battleground among broad evangelicals (120)?\* 8\. What was a key goal of the New Evangelicalism, and how successful has the movement been in achieving it (123)?\* [Chapter 10: The Charismatic Movement]{.smallcaps} 1\. What is the Charismatic movement (125)?\* 3\. What is a "cessationist" (131)?\* 8\. What is the greatest danger of the Charismatic movement (135)?\* [Chapter 11: Roman Catholicism]{.smallcaps} 2\. What is the Roman Catholic position on the authority in religious matters, and what is the practical effect of that position (137-138)?\* 3\. How does the Roman Catholic church confuse justification and sanctification (138-39)?\* 6\. What is "ECT," and what 2 men led in its drafting?\* What is the trouble with ECT (142-144)?\* 7\. What is the biblical response to Roman Catholicism (144-145), and what is our goal with reference to genuine Christians within the Catholic church (145)?\* +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | ESCHATOLOGY | | =========== | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ ***[The Moody Handbook of Theology by Paul Enns]{.smallcaps}*** **[Chapter 26: Eschatology: Doctrine of Last Things]{.smallcaps}** All items: daily quiz & final exam 1\. On what 6 eschatological issues have Christians agreed (1989; 371) (2008; 383) (2014; 387)? 2\. What is death (1989; 371) (2008; 383) (2014; 387)? 3\. Explain how Luke 16:19-31 counters annihilationism (1989; 372) (2008; 383) (2014; 387). 4\. In what 3 ways is the word *heaven* used in the Bible (1989; 372) (2008; 386) (2014; 390)? 5\. Which chapters of Revelation discuss heaven as the New Jerusalem (1989; 373) (2008; 391) (2014; 395)? 6\. In what ways is the word *sheol* used? What is the dominant focus of the OT in this regard (1989; 374) (2008; 392-93) (2014; 396-97)? 7\. What is the two-compartment theory of *hades,* and how does Enns argue against this concept (1989; 374) (2008; 393) (2014; 397)? 8\. In what 2 ways is the word *hades* used (1989; 374) (2008; 393) (2014; 397)? 9\. Explain the background and meaning of the words *gehenna,* *tartaroo,* and *abussos* (1989; 375) (2008; 393-94) (2014; 397-98). 10\. What does Acts 1:11 teach regarding the second coming of Christ (1989; 375-76) (2008; 397) (2014; 403)? 11\. What 2 verses from the OT prophetic books teach the resurrection of the dead (1989; 376) (2008; 398) (2014; 404)? 12\. Explain Paul's argument regarding the resurrection in 1 Corinthians 15 (1989; 377) (2008; 399) (2014; 405). 13\. What does Hebrews 9:27 teach regarding judgment (1989; 378) (2008; 400) (2014; 405)? 14\. Explain the nature of the judgment seat of Christ (1989; 378, 392) (2008; 400, 417-18) (2014; 406, 423-24). 15\. How does Matthew 25:46 argue against annihilationism (1989; 378) (2008; 400) (2014; 406)? 16\. What are the 4 aspects of the experience of unbelievers in hell (1989; 379) (2008; 401) (2014; 407)? 17\. What is the greatest blessing of the New Jerusalem (1989; 379) (2008; 401-402) (2014; 407)? 18\. Master the basic features of the 4 views concerning last things (1989; chart on 383) (2008; chart on 407) (2014; chart on 411). (You may copy the information onto the next sheet.) 19\. How do amillennialists argue against the concept of the imminency of Christ's return (1989; 4 signs, 381) (2008; 404) (2014; 409-10)? 20\. Why was postmillennialism popular in the nineteenth century, and why did it decline in the twentieth century (1989; 384) (2008; 406) (2014; 413)? 21\. On what basis do historic premillennialists and others adopt a spiritualizing hermeneutic of OT prophecies regarding Israel (1989; 387) (2008; 409-410) (2014; 415)? 22\. On what basis do historic premillennialists and others believe that Christ is now reigning from heaven (1989; 388) (2008; 411) (2014; 417)? 23\. Explain Enns' 6 reasons for a pretribulation rapture. Note the role of Daniel's seventy-week prophecy (1989; 391) (2008; 416) (2014; 421-22). +-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+ | **Categorie | **Amillenni | **Postmille | **Historic* | **Dispensat | | s** | alism** | nnialism** | * | ional** | | | | | | | | | | | **Premillen | **Premillen | | | | | nialism** | nialism** | +-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+ | Second | | | | | | Coming | | | | | | | | | | | | of Christ | | | | | +-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+ | Resurrectio | | | | | | n | | | | | +-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+ | Judgments | | | | | +-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+ | Tribulation | | | | | +-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+ | Millennium | | | | | +-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+ | Israel and | | | | | | | | | | | | the Church | | | | | +-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+ | Adherents | | | | | +-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+