BTheol Bachelor of Theology Basic Christian Doctrine 2

Question 1

Which term describes the doctrine that God exists as three persons in one essence?

Accepted Answer

The Trinity

Answer

The Trinity teaches that Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct persons sharing one divine essence.

Question 2

What does the doctrine of 'total depravity' primarily assert?

Accepted Answer

Every aspect of human nature is affected by sin

Answer

Total depravity means sin has corrupted every dimension of human nature—mind, will, emotions, and body—not that humans commit every possible sin.

Question 3

The hypostatic union refers to which theological concept?

Accepted Answer

Christ's two natures united in one person

Answer

Hypostatic union is the Chalcedonian doctrine that Jesus Christ is fully divine and fully human in one person without confusion or separation.

Question 4

Which view of the atonement emphasizes that Christ paid the penalty owed to God's justice on behalf of sinners?

Accepted Answer

Penal Substitution

Answer

Penal substitution holds that Christ bore the punishment that sinners deserved, satisfying divine justice.

Question 5

What is the significance of the term 'kenosis' in Christology?

Accepted Answer

Christ's emptying of certain divine attributes in the Incarnation

Answer

Kenosis, drawn from Philippians 2:7, describes how the Son voluntarily limited the exercise of some divine attributes in becoming human.

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