BTheol Bachelor of Theology 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What literary genre is the book of Revelation primarily classified as?
- Epistle
- Apocalyptic (Correct answer)
- Wisdom literature
- Historical narrative
Correct answer: Apocalyptic
Revelation belongs to the apocalyptic genre, using symbolic imagery to reveal hidden truths about cosmic conflict and eschatological hope.
Question 2: The 'Documentary Hypothesis' (JEDP theory) proposes that the Pentateuch was compiled from how many main source traditions?
- Two
- Three
- Four (Correct answer)
- Six
Correct answer: Four
The Documentary Hypothesis identifies four sources — Yahwist (J), Elohist (E), Deuteronomist (D), and Priestly (P) — woven into the Pentateuch.
Question 3: Covenant theology interprets the history of redemption primarily through which structural framework?
- The Seven Dispensations
- Covenants of Works and Grace (Correct answer)
- The Three Offices of Christ
- The Four Gospels
Correct answer: Covenants of Works and Grace
Covenant theology organizes redemptive history around the Covenant of Works (with Adam) and the Covenant of Grace (after the Fall).
Question 4: Which early church father wrote 'The City of God' and 'Confessions'?
- Tertullian
- Origen
- Augustine of Hippo (Correct answer)
- John Chrysostom
Correct answer: Augustine of Hippo
Augustine of Hippo (354–430 AD) wrote these foundational works of Western Christian theology and autobiography.
Question 5: The term 'canon' in biblical studies refers to:
- The official church hymnal
- The authoritative collection of scriptures recognized by the church (Correct answer)
- A rule of priestly conduct
- A method of biblical interpretation
Correct answer: The authoritative collection of scriptures recognized by the church
The biblical canon is the officially recognized list of books considered divinely inspired and authoritative for Christian faith.
Question 6: Which theological term describes God's complete self-sufficiency and independence from creation?
- Omniscience
- Aseity (Correct answer)
- Immutability
- Impassibility
Correct answer: Aseity
Aseity (from Latin 'a se,' 'from himself') means God exists entirely from and by himself, needing nothing outside himself.
Question 7: The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15) primarily illustrates which theological theme?
- The cost of discipleship
- God's gracious forgiveness and restoration of the repentant (Correct answer)
- The danger of wealth
- Judgment on religious hypocrisy
Correct answer: God's gracious forgiveness and restoration of the repentant
The parable demonstrates God's extravagant grace and joy in welcoming back repentant sinners, regardless of how far they have strayed.
BTheol Bachelor of Theology 3
What literary genre is the book of Revelation primarily classified as?