Worldview and Theology Unit 3

Truth #9

The statement: 'Sanctification is an act of separation from that which is evil, and of dedication unto God. Scriptures teach a life of 'holiness without which no man shall see the Lord' (Hebrews 12:14). By the power of the Holy Ghost we are able to obey the command: 'Be ye holy, for I am holy' (1 Peter 1:15-16).' It is realized in the believer by recognizing identification with Christ in His death and resurrection, reckoning daily upon that union by faith, and offering every faculty continually to the dominion of the Holy Spirit.

What is Sanctification?

Holiness; an act of separation from that which is evil and dedication unto God.

What do the Greek words “Hagios and Hagiasmos” mean?

'Holy' and 'Holiness.'

Two Necessary Components of Sanctification

Turning away from evil and turning toward God.

Core Biblical Concept of Being Holy

To 'be separated, set apart.'

In what ways do we need to be set apart?

Separation from evil, the world, and our sinful nature;

and being set apart for God in service and worship.

True or False: Jesus did not need to be sanctified.

False: John 17:19

Righteousness

Conformity to divine law

Holiness

Conformity to divine nature

Three Facets of Sanctification

Positional, progressive, and final sanctification.

The facet of sanctification that occurs initially when one converts.

Positional Sanctification

The facet of sanctification that occurs continually as one grows.

Progressive Sanctification

The facet of sanctification that occurs completely when one is glorified at death.

Final Sanctification

Titus 2:11-13

'The grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say 'No' to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope.'

Who’s Job is Spiritual Transformation?

God's job

Who's job is Spiritual Formation?

Our job

For righteousness, what concerns would you have?

Concerns with external actions: doing what is right, not doing what is wrong

For holiness, what concerns would you have?

Concerns with inner character: having motivations and attitudes dedicated to worship of God and service to others.

What is the "change from one state of being into another by God conforming us to His image"?

Transformation

What is the "development of an already existing state of being by participating in and actively pursuing the changes God is working in us"?

Formation

In “You Are What You Love” by James K.A. Smith, what is argued?

who we are derives from what we desire, which drives what we do, which defines what we think.

What is the argument Smith supports on what we are defined by in his writing, “You are what you love”?

He argues a combination view of:

What you think, What you do, and who you were made to be

How do we become who we really are? (4 terms)

Formation, Information, Reformation, and Transformation

Which term means “God, self, and others shaping us into who we are (i.e. worldview)”?

Formation

Which term means “the knowledge necessary to understand who we ought to be”?

Information

Which term means “God and self changing what is incorrect toward what is correct”?

Reformation

Which term means “God changing what is wrong toward what is right”?

Transformation

What is Smith’s main argument that nearly all our formation toward being an adult individual is from?

Its driven by what we desire

True or False: “What we want” drives “What we do” which defines “who we are”

True

True or false: what really matters then in life is what we hope in

False, its what we love

What term is defined as “rituals expressing what we believe”?

Liturgy

True or False: Smith argues that most of our worldview is actually lived out as the liturgy of life

True

How can your worldview be how you express worship in your everyday life?

Because what we live out in our worldview is what we love, it is an act of worship

What term is described as “worldview rituals that do not have God woven into them”?

Secular liturgies

What are the two secular liturgies and what do they mean?

–implicit—those rituals that forget God
–explicit—those rituals that reject God

What is the 4 step process of a spiritual habit?

• What we love
• Drives what we do
• Which defines what we think
• All expressed in who we are

True or False: Godly habits which become worldview rituals are the surest indicator of our true desires.

True

What is truth #10?

“The Church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfillment of her Great Commission. Each believer, born of the Spirit, is an integral part of the General Assembly and Church of the Firstborn, which are written in heaven.”

What does the Church exist to do?

1) evangelize the world
2) worship God
3) edify believers
4) demonstrate compassion

What does the Greek word “Ekklesia” mean?

A group assembled for a specific purpose

True or false: The Church is building, not a people.

False

Who is the Local church?

Christians in a certain location

Who is the Universal church?

All christians everywhere (aka the “catholic” church")

What are the four main metaphors for the Church?

The body of Christ, Christ as the Head of the Boy, Temple of God, and Bride of Christ.

Which metaphor for the Church is this: ”all people are body parts that must work together”?

Body of Christ

Which metaphor for the Church is this: ”Christ is the “brains” of the Body, directing us”?

Christ as the Head of the Body

Which metaphor for the Church is this: ”the presence of God (Holy Spirit) now dwells inside us”?

Temple of God

Which metaphor for the Church is this: ”we are now betrothed to Christ, awaiting marriage”?

Bride of Christ

What are some other metaphors of the Church? (7)

• The Household of God
• The Family of God
• The Field of God
• The Building of God
• The Army of God
• The Partnership with God
• The Kingdom of God

True or False: The Local church can’t set any membership requirements that it desires

False

What are three characteristics of the Local Church?

–self-governing
–self-financing
–self-propagating

True or False: all believing Christians across time are members of the “catholic” Church is the universal church?

True

What is the work of and reason why the Church exists?

To carry out the ongoing ministry of Christ to the world

What are the 4 works of the Church?

Evangelism (outward)
Worship (upward)
Edification (inward)
Compassion (outward again)

What is the purpose of Spiritual Gifts?

carrying out the ministry of Christ on earth in the power of the Holy Spirit.

What are the 3 categories of Spiritual Gifts?

• To establish and mature the church
• To edify the church
• To serve the church and the world

What is truth #11?

“A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for the fourfold purpose of leading the Church in:
1) Evangelization of the World
2) Worship of God
3) Building a Body of Saints being perfected in the image of His son
4) Meeting human need with ministries of love and compassion”

True or False: The Bible prescribes an unorganized structure to accomplish the ministry of the Church in the present age until the return of Christ

False: An organized structure

What are the 3 types of Church Ministry?

1) itinerant and charismatic
2) local and elected
3) all believers

What term is described as “movable, ongoing, not bound to one geographic place, vocational, prepares others”?

Itinerant

What term is described as “called and gifted by God to function in the specific office which He has assigned”?

Charismatic

What is the 5 fold ministry of Ephesians 4:11-12?

Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers.

Which of the 5- fold Ministry of Ephesians 4:11-12 does this: announcing God’s will across boundaries?

Apostles

Which of the 5- fold Ministry of Ephesians 4:11-12 does this: calling believers toward God’s will?

Prophet

Which of the 5- fold Ministry of Ephesians 4:11-12 does this: calling unbelievers toward God’s will?

Evangelist

Which of the 5- fold Ministry of Ephesians 4:11-12 does this: guiding believers to remain in God’s will?

Pastor

Which of the 5- fold Ministry of Ephesians 4:11-12 does this: instructing believers about God’s will?

Teacher

What kind of ministry “serves one local church, not permanent”?

Local

What kind of ministry is “chosen by the church as representative”?

Elected

Who “leads, sets doctrinal boundaries, enforces discipline, protects”?

Elders

Who “performs service work for the benefit of others in the congregation”?

Deacon

What is the definition of Ministry?

Service

True or false: All Christians are called to be “ministers”.

True

Since there exists a priesthood of all believers, who is Jesus?

The Great High Priest

True or False: Jesus has not completed His priestly work

False

The priestly work is applied to all believers since Jesus completed His priestly work, what is this work we ought to do?

the Church exists now for the sole purpose of carrying on the ministry of Christ to the World.

What does Missio Dei mean?

the mission of God to seek and save the lost

All believers are _____ and _____ by God to participate in the missio Dei by doing something specific for His Kingdom.

Called and gifted

True or False: all believers should expect, pursue, and know the “call of God” upon their life into this specific service.

True

What is missional living?

Working for God’s kingdom, and expecting, pursing, and knowing the call of God on your life/

What are the 2 avenues for missional living?

Vocational and Priestly.

What avenue of missional living primarily serves the Church by fulfilling one of the five offices?

Vocational Missional Living

What avenue of missional living primarily serves the World by living among and making disciples of all nations?

Priestly Missional Living

What is Truth #12?

“Divine healing is an integral part of the gospel. Deliverance from sickness is provided for in the atonement, and is the privilege of all believers.”

True or False: Sickness and death are results of the Lord

False: Results of the Fall

Sin causes all decay, what is the end product of decay?

Sickness and death

What is broken relationship with God and causes separation from God’s presence?

Sin

What are the consequences of a broken relationship with God and causes separation from God’s preservation?

Evil

What is the only reason for the entropic cycle that entered the human experience?

Sin

What does the entropy cycle consist of?

Sin→decay→sickness→death

What scripture supports the entropic cycle?

Romans 5:12

What are the 3 types of sin that caused decay?

1) Personal
2) Someone Else Directly
3) Fallen World

True or False: The Atonement provides forgiveness of sin and the benefits of restored relationship.

True

What are the benefits of a restored relationship with God through the Atonement?

–free from the penalty of sin
–free from some of the consequences of sin in our present physical experience

True or False: Healing is a pre-payment from God in this life of the benefits to be enjoyed in the next life.

True

What are the 2 reasons of healing?

Attests to the power of God, and Attests to the Love of God.

True or False: God desires a restored relationship with humans that brings wholeness in body, soul, and spirit.

True

True or False: The full results of restored relationship will not be experienced until Heaven

True

What does full healing for the body, soul and spirit look like?

–body resurrected and glorified
–soul confirmed in righteousness
–spirit communicating directly with God

True or False: Physical death is the first human experience of decaying in a fallen world.

False: it is the final experience