APTH3710 Study Guide

List in order the major theological topics covered in systematic theology.

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How do we study theology in terms of our method/process and sources?

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Define general revelation and list its three major forms.

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Define special revelation. Then explain why Scripture and Jesus are the two key forms of special revelation.

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Define inspiration, list the two major passages related to the inspiration of Scripture discussed in class, and explain the theology of inspiration presented in the textbook.

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Define inerrancy and list five clarifications concerning it.

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Give a detailed defense of the Trinity. Include all seven statements on the doctrine of the Trinity from the textbook. Be sure to list two key biblical references for each point.

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List and define seven of God’s unique/incommunicable attributes as outlined in your textbook.

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List and define seven of God’s shared/communicable attributes as outlined in your textbook.

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List four of the major biblical passages related to humanity as the image of God according to your textbook. Explain what each passage contributes to our understanding of humans being made in the image of God.

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Cite and summarize seven of the biblical descriptions about the nature of sin, as outlined in your textbook.

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Cite and summarize seven of the truths about the Fall and Sin, as outlined in your textbook.

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Overview the person of Christ in terms of his deity and humanity. As part of your explanation, unpack John 1:1-18 and Phil 2:5-11.

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