Holy Spirit and Humanity & Sin Notes Flash Cards

Theological Anthropology

Study of humanity's nature and purpose from a theological perspective.

Council of Constantinople (381 AD)

Marked 'Gregory’s triumph' against Apollinarius.

Theosis

Becoming divine metaphorically; humans transformed into the image of Christ.

Imago Dei

Image of God; foundational to understanding human identity where humans are created in God’s image.

Eschatological Perspective on the Image of God

Timeline: Creation (original image) → Fall (perverted image) → Restoration (renewed image) → Perfection (perfected image).

Hamartiology

Study of sin.

Prelapsarian

Before the fall.

Postlapsarian

After the fall.

Transformation in Christ

Believers are being restored to true humanity, involving flourishing relationships with God, themselves, and others.

Sanctification

The process through which believers are progressively conformed to the image of Christ through the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit

One of the three persons in the Trinity, fully God, who empowers, sanctifies, and inspires believers.

Nicene Creed

Affirms the Holy Spirit as fully God, who proceeds from the Father and the Son.

Empowerment by the Holy Spirit

Acts 1:8 describes the Holy Spirit giving believers power to witness.

Inspiration

The Holy Spirit inspires the writings of Scripture.

Fruits of the Spirit

Characteristics produced by the Holy Spirit, such as love, joy, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).

Eschatological Hope

The Holy Spirit acts as a guarantee of inheritance for believers, marking their salvation.

The Kingdom of God

Represents God's active and redemptive rule establishing His authority on earth.

Council of Constantinople

Discussed the nature of the Son in relation to redemption, emphasizing His full humanity.

Glorification

The ultimate end goal where believers will be fully restored in future resurrection.

Relational View of the Image of God

Focuses on the community and relationships, mirroring the fellowship within the Trinity.

Historical Views of Sin

Explores Augustine's emphasis on original sin, Pelagius' denial of original sin, and Greek Patristic views.

Assurance of Salvation

The Holy Spirit serves as a seal and guarantee of inheritance in Christ (Ephesians 1:13-14).

Doctrine of Original Sin

The belief that all humans inherit a sinful nature due to Adam and Eve's disobedience.

Salvation

Deliverance from sin and its consequences, accepted through faith in Jesus Christ.

Incarnation

The Christian belief that Jesus is God made flesh and fully human.

Trinity

The Christian doctrine that God exists as three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Faith

A complete trust or confidence in God and His promises.

Redemption

The act of being saved from sin, error, or evil through Jesus's sacrifice.

Revelation

God's disclosure of Himself and His will to humanity.

Grace

Unmerited favor from God; the free and undeserved gift of His love.

Repentance

A sincere turning away from sin towards God.

Discipleship

The process of learning and following the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Doctrine of the Trinity

Core Christian belief that God exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Scripture

Sacred writings regarded as authoritative in Christianity, including the Old and New Testaments.

Prayer

A form of communication with God, involving praise, confession, thanks, and requests.

Faith in Action

Demonstrating one's faith through good works and service, reflecting belief in God.

Communion

A Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper, also known as the Eucharist.

Mission

The church's role in spreading the Gospel and serving others, fulfilling the Great Commission.

Discipleship

The commitment to follow and learn from Jesus, nurturing a relationship with Him.

Baptism

A Christian rite of initiation and purification, symbolizing one's faith and new life in Christ.

Reconciliation

The act of restoring relationships with God and others through forgiveness and grace.

Kingdom of God

The reign of God over all creation, present in the hearts of believers and future fulfillment.