BTheol Bachelor of Theology Basic Christian Doctrine 5

Question 1

What is the theological distinction between 'justification' and 'sanctification'?

Accepted Answer

Justification is God's declaration of righteousness while sanctification is the process of becoming righteous

Answer

Justification is a forensic, once-for-all declaration of right standing before God, while sanctification is the progressive transformation into Christlikeness.

Question 2

Which doctrine teaches that the Holy Spirit applies the benefits of Christ's redemption to the elect through means such as preaching and sacraments?

Accepted Answer

The ordo salutis

Answer

The ordo salutis ('order of salvation') describes the logical sequence of the Spirit's work—calling, regeneration, faith, justification, adoption, sanctification, glorification.

Question 3

What heresy taught that Jesus was not divine from birth but was 'adopted' as God's Son at his baptism?

Accepted Answer

Adoptionism

Answer

Adoptionism held that Jesus was a human being elevated to divine sonship at a specific moment, denying the pre-existence and eternal divinity of Christ.

Question 4

In covenant theology, the 'covenant of grace' is said to have one condition, which is:

Accepted Answer

Faith in Christ as mediator

Answer

The covenant of grace promises salvation to all who believe in Jesus Christ as the mediator who fulfills the original covenant of works on behalf of the elect.

Question 5

What does the doctrine of 'divine impassibility' classically assert?

Accepted Answer

God does not experience suffering or emotional change caused by external circumstances

Answer

Divine impassibility holds that God's being and blessedness are not subject to passions or changes of emotional state caused by creatures.

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BTheol Bachelor of Theology Basic Christian Doctrine 5