BTheol Bachelor of Theology Systematic Theology 3

Question 1

The 'atonement' in Christian theology refers to what?

Accepted Answer

Christ's work reconciling God and humanity by bearing the penalty for sin

Answer

The atonement encompasses Christ's death and resurrection as the means by which humanity's broken relationship with God is restored through forgiveness and reconciliation.

Question 2

What is the theological term for the study of the nature and attributes of God?

Accepted Answer

Theology proper

Answer

Theology proper is the branch of systematic theology focused specifically on the existence, nature, attributes, and actions of God.

Question 3

In Reformed theology, the 'covenant of grace' refers to what divine arrangement?

Accepted Answer

God's promise to save sinners through faith in Christ

Answer

The covenant of grace is the overarching redemptive covenant in which God promises salvation to sinners through faith in Christ, encompassing both Old and New Testaments.

Question 4

What does the theological term 'pneumatology' study?

Accepted Answer

The person and work of the Holy Spirit

Answer

Pneumatology is the systematic study of the Holy Spirit—his person, divine nature, and works including regeneration, indwelling, gifting, and sanctification.

Question 5

What is 'penal substitutionary atonement'?

Accepted Answer

The view that Christ bore the punishment humanity deserved, satisfying God's justice

Answer

Penal substitutionary atonement holds that Christ took the legal penalty of human sin upon himself, satisfying divine justice so that God can forgive sinners without compromising his righteousness.

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BTheol Bachelor of Theology Systematic Theology 3