BTheol Bachelor of Theology Basic Christian Doctrine 4

Question 1

Which heresy taught that Christ only appeared to have a physical body and did not truly suffer?

Accepted Answer

Docetism

Answer

Docetism (from the Greek 'dokein,' to seem) denied the full humanity of Christ, teaching that his suffering and death were only apparent.

Question 2

The 'covenant of works' in Reformed theology refers to an arrangement God made with:

Accepted Answer

Adam in the garden, promising life on condition of obedience

Answer

The covenant of works posits that God promised Adam eternal life in exchange for perfect obedience, which was forfeited at the Fall.

Question 3

What does the theological term 'propitiation' mean in the context of the atonement?

Accepted Answer

The satisfaction of God's wrath against sin

Answer

Propitiation (Greek: hilasmos) means Christ's atoning death turned away God's righteous wrath against sin by fully satisfying divine justice.

Question 4

Which council in AD 325 condemned Arianism and affirmed the Son is 'of the same substance' (homoousios) as the Father?

Accepted Answer

Council of Nicaea

Answer

The Council of Nicaea (325) produced the Nicene Creed, declaring the Son to be homoousios (consubstantial) with the Father against Arius's teaching.

Question 5

What is 'common grace' in Reformed theology?

Accepted Answer

God's unmerited favor extended to all humanity, restraining sin and enabling cultural good

Answer

Common grace refers to God's non-saving benevolence toward all people, enabling societal order, moral restraint, and human flourishing.

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