ARK Theological Concepts 3

Question 1

The theological concept of 'prevenient grace' in Wesleyan/Arminian theology refers to:

Accepted Answer

Grace that goes before and enables a person to respond to God

Answer

Prevenient grace (from Latin praevenire, 'to come before') is God's grace that precedes and enables human response to the gospel, restoring a measure of free will lost in the fall.

Question 2

What does the theological term 'hypostatic union' describe?

Accepted Answer

The union of divine and human natures in one person of Christ

Answer

Hypostatic union is the Chalcedonian doctrine that Jesus Christ has two complete natures — divine and human — united in one person (hypostasis), without confusion or separation.

Question 3

In Jewish theology, the concept of 'tselem Elohim' (image of God) implies that:

Accepted Answer

Every human being has inherent dignity as bearer of the divine image

Answer

Tselem Elohim (image of God) from Genesis 1:26-27 means every human is created bearing God's image, grounding the Jewish understanding of inherent human dignity and worth.

Question 4

The term 'theodicy' refers to the theological attempt to:

Accepted Answer

Justify God's goodness in the face of evil and suffering

Answer

Theodicy (from Greek theos, 'God' + dike, 'justice') attempts to reconcile belief in a good, omnipotent God with the existence of evil and suffering in the world.

Question 5

In Hindu philosophy, 'maya' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The cosmic illusion or appearance that veils ultimate reality

Answer

Maya in Advaita Vedanta refers to the illusion or appearance of the phenomenal world that conceals the underlying unity of Brahman (ultimate reality).

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ARK Theological Concepts 3