BTheol Bachelor of Theology Basic Christian Doctrine 3

Question 1

In pneumatology, what distinguishes the 'filioque' controversy between Eastern and Western Christianity?

Accepted Answer

Whether the Spirit proceeds from the Father alone or from both Father and Son

Answer

The filioque ('and the Son') clause, added by Western churches to the Nicene Creed, became a major point of division leading to the Great Schism of 1054.

Question 2

Which eschatological position holds that Christ will return before a literal 1,000-year reign on earth?

Accepted Answer

Premillennialism

Answer

Premillennialism teaches that the Second Coming precedes and inaugurates a literal millennium of Christ's reign described in Revelation 20.

Question 3

What does the doctrine of 'justification by faith alone' (sola fide) primarily teach?

Accepted Answer

God declares sinners righteous solely on the basis of faith in Christ

Answer

Sola fide, a key Reformation doctrine, holds that God's declaration of righteousness is received through faith in Christ alone, not through works.

Question 4

The term 'perichoresis' describes which aspect of Trinitarian theology?

Accepted Answer

The mutual indwelling and interpenetration of the three divine persons

Answer

Perichoresis (or 'circumincession' in Latin) describes the dynamic, mutual indwelling of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit within the one God.

Question 5

Which view of Scripture holds that the biblical authors were moved by the Spirit while their individual personalities were fully preserved?

Accepted Answer

Organic inspiration

Answer

Organic inspiration affirms that the Spirit worked through each author's unique background, vocabulary, and style to produce an authoritative text.

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BTheol Bachelor of Theology Basic Christian Doctrine 3