BTheol Bachelor of Theology Systematic Theology 2

Question 1

The theological concept of 'imago Dei' (image of God) refers to what aspect of humanity?

Accepted Answer

Humans uniquely bear God's image, giving them dignity and the capacity for relationship with God

Answer

Imago Dei (Genesis 1:26-27) teaches that human beings uniquely reflect God's image in rationality, morality, creativity, and relational capacity, grounding human dignity.

Question 2

What is the doctrine of 'sanctification' in systematic theology?

Accepted Answer

The ongoing process by which believers are made holy through the Spirit

Answer

Sanctification is the progressive work of the Holy Spirit transforming believers into the likeness of Christ in character and conduct after conversion.

Question 3

What theological term describes the belief that Scripture is the supreme authority in matters of faith and practice?

Accepted Answer

Sola Scriptura

Answer

Sola Scriptura ('Scripture alone') is the Protestant Reformation principle asserting that the Bible is the ultimate, self-sufficient authority for Christian doctrine and life.

Question 4

In systematic theology, 'general revelation' refers to knowledge of God available through what means?

Accepted Answer

Nature and human conscience, accessible to all people

Answer

General revelation is God's self-disclosure through creation (Psalm 19:1-4) and human moral conscience (Romans 1:19-20), available to all people regardless of Scripture access.

Question 5

What is the 'hypostatic union' in Christology?

Accepted Answer

The union of two complete natures—divine and human—in one person, Jesus Christ

Answer

The hypostatic union, defined at Chalcedon (451 AD), holds that Jesus Christ is one person with two complete natures—fully divine and fully human—without mixture or confusion.

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BTheol Bachelor of Theology Systematic Theology 2