Bible Doctrines: Anthropology, Hamartiology, and Salvation

Why study Bible doctrines?

To discern God's truth, mature spiritually, and share faith.

What is chronological order in the context of Bible study?

The arrangement of events in the order they occurred in time.

What does expositional study focus on?

The meaning of a single text.

What is systematic theology?

Organizing God's revelation into component parts.

What is Anthropology in biblical terms?

The study of man, including his creation, fall, and purpose.

What does Hamartiology study?

The study of sin and its impact on humanity.

What is Soteriology?

The study of salvation and the ability to be redeemed by faith.

What does Ecclesiology refer to?

The study of the church and the Body of Christ.

What is Eschatology?

The study of future judgment and end times.

How does doctrine contribute to spiritual maturity?

It stabilizes the church and produces observable growth.

What does 1 Timothy 4:15 say about doctrinal formation?

It results in observable growth in believers.

What is the core problem in a God-centered view of man?

Sin, which leads to the need for reconciliation with God.

What is the core solution in a man-centered view?

Coping, self-management, and environmental change.

What does 'Imago Dei' mean?

The image of God in man, applied to both genders.

What are the characteristics of man according to the Bible?

Rational, relational, ruler, and righteous.

What is the significance of man being a mediate creation?

Man is made from existing material, emphasizing divine agency.

What is the difference between dichotomy and trichotomy in the view of man?

Dichotomy sees man as body and soul/spirit; trichotomy sees man as body, soul, and spirit.

What does Romans 1:18, 21 say about man's awareness of God?

Man has a built-in awareness of God that is often suppressed.

What is man's immortality according to biblical teaching?

Continued conscious existence after death for both saved and lost.

What are the three views of the origin of the immaterial aspect of man?

Pre-existence, creationism, and traducianism.

What distinguishes human intelligence from animal instinct?

Humans possess moral/rational intelligence and the ability to reason abstractly.

What responsibilities does man have according to Genesis 1:26?

To exercise dominion and authority under God.

What is the consequence of a defective view of man?

It leads to a defective diagnosis and solution for human problems.

What is the role of doctrine in stabilizing the church?

It helps produce spiritual maturity and growth among believers.

What does Ephesians 4:11-16 emphasize about doctrine?

It stabilizes the church and promotes spiritual maturity.

What does it mean that man possesses real moral agency?

It means that man is a choosing agent responsible for his decisions, accountable to God.

What is God's sovereignty?

The right to rule over everything, including nations and creation.

How does God's rule imply human responsibility?

God holds man accountable as a choosing agent, as seen in Joshua 24.

What does free will mean in the context of moral choices?

It means that man makes real choices for which he is morally accountable, but these choices are not unlimited or independent.

What is the definition of holiness in relation to Adam before the fall?

Holiness is morally upright behavior, but Adam's holiness was unconfirmed and not permanently fixed.

What was Adam's responsibility in the context of his sin?

He had stewardship and dominion, with a clear command from God and one boundary to follow.

What does 'surely die' mean in the context of Adam's sin?

It refers to separation from God, not cessation of existence.

What are the three kinds of death mentioned?

Spiritual death (separation from God), physical death (separation of body and soul), and eternal death (separation from God forever).

What was Satan's method of temptation in the Garden of Eden?

He questioned God's word, exaggerated restrictions, minimized generosity, and distorted God's character.

What are the three attractions that led to Eve's temptation?

Good for food, pleasant to the eyes, and desired to make one wise.

What is the difference between Eve's deception and Adam's rebellion?

Eve was deceived by the serpent, while Adam knowingly crossed a boundary set by God.

How did sin multiply after Adam and Eve's transgression?

It caused twisted rationale, fractured relationships, abdicated responsibility, and resulted in shame.

What does Romans 5:12 explain about Adam's representative role?

It explains the universality of death and corruption inherited by humanity.

What does it mean that humanity inherits a corrupt nature?

It means that all people are affected by sin and death due to Adam's transgression.

What is the definition of sin according to Romans 3:23?

Sin is missing the mark, which includes both doing wrong and failing to do right.

What is iniquity in the context of sin?

Inward crookedness that focuses on the heart's posture rather than just outward behavior.

What is transgression as defined in 1 John 3:4?

Crossing a known boundary, which is a willful act of sin.

What is the basis for judgment on sin for the lost?

Condemnation centers on unbelief, with judgment corresponding to one's response to revealed truth.

What does justification mean in the context of salvation?

It is the standing of believers who possess Christ's righteousness apart from works.

What is sanctification in the life of a believer?

It is the calling of believers to live in love consistent with their new identity.

How does sin affect fellowship with God?

Sin breaks fellowship, not the relationship; confession restores communion.

What does Scripture affirm about God's judgment?

God always does right, and judgment corresponds to knowledge and moral awareness.

What principle does the Bible present regarding the age of accountability?

Accountability corresponds to moral awareness and the ability to respond, not a specific age.

What does Romans 5:13 say about sin and law?

Sin is not imputed where there is no law.

How does the Bible indicate that children are not guilty of sin before God?

It shows that God distinguishes moral awareness and does not condemn those incapable of it.