BTheol Bachelor of Theology 2

Question 1

Which council in 325 AD formulated the Nicene Creed to address Arianism?

Accepted Answer

First Council of Nicaea

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Council of Chalcedon

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Council of Trent

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Council of Jerusalem

Question 2

In biblical hermeneutics, 'exegesis' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Drawing meaning out of the text using careful analysis

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Reading one's own meaning into the text

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Translating scripture from Greek to Latin

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Comparing parallel gospel accounts

Question 3

The Deuterocanonical books are accepted as scripture by which Christian tradition?

Accepted Answer

Roman Catholicism

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Evangelical Protestantism

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Lutheranism

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Eastern Orthodoxy only

Question 4

Which Reformation principle asserts that scripture alone is the ultimate authority for Christian faith and practice?

Accepted Answer

Sola Scriptura

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Sola Fide

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Sola Gratia

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Solus Christus

Question 5

The theological concept of 'imago Dei' (Genesis 1:26-27) primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

Humans being created in the image and likeness of God

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Human mortality inherited from Adam

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The indwelling of the Holy Spirit at baptism

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God's covenant with Noah

Question 6

Which type of Psalm is characterized by expressions of trust, lament, and petition for divine help?

Accepted Answer

Lament Psalm

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Wisdom Psalm

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Royal Psalm

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Enthronement Psalm

Question 7

In Pauline theology, 'justification by faith' means that a sinner is declared righteous:

Accepted Answer

On the basis of Christ's righteousness credited to the believer

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After completing a series of sacramental acts

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Through moral improvement over time

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By following the Mosaic Law perfectly