past quiz questions

According to Reuschling, "theology," or "words about God," is the attempt to articulate what we understand about God through various sources, including:

Primarily Scripture, in conversation with tradition, reason, and experience

Reuschling states that the work of theology is the attempt to systematize and create an interlocking and “intricate web” of belief that “shapes our lives," which provides guidance for:

Not only what we believe, but equally important, for how we should live.

What does Reuschling say is a "central affirmation of Christian faith" regarding the nature of God?

The creator is a particular God who spoke creation into being.

What conclusion(s) does Reuschling draw from the idea that "the Godhead exists as a community of being?"

Andy Crouch notes that the Latin word "persona" initially referred to:

the masks used in ancient theater.

Where does Andy Crouch suggest that "real change" or "redemptive moves" can happen in the context of an impersonal world?

All real change starts with the number of people who can sit around a table in a singe household

According to Crouch, when it comes to flourishing as a person:

Recognition makes all the difference.

According to Crouch, what is the "first human quest?"

Recognition

What term/phrase did Andy Crouch say to himself as he walked passed people at the O'Hair airport?

"Image bearer"

What for Andy Crouch is the "Paradox of Personhood?"

Ultimately, we are not individuals. Only when we know and are known by others can we become fully ourselves.

What is Andy Crouch's (biblically inspired) definition of a person?

Every human person is a heart-soul-mind-strength complex designed for love.

Which of the following is NOT an implication discussed in class of humankind being "image-bearers" of God?

Humankind as creatures, not "emanations" of God.

Broken down, the term "Perichoresis" means:

Peri ("around") + Choreio ("dance") = "permeation without confusion

According to Macquarrie, "Spirit" was originally _______ , which was that of _________

An image: that of the breath of the breeze.

The Biblical language of "spirit" is:

evocative rather than precisely descriptive.

According to Macquarrie, "The main tendency in the New Testament is to see the work of the Spirit... as manifested in:"

The more sporadic and charismatic "gifts" of the Spirit.