Christian Theology: Brokenness, Atonement, and Salvation Theories

What is spiritual brokenness?

Disconnection between humans and God

What is physical brokenness?

Decay, disease, and natural disasters in the world

What is social brokenness?

Conflict between humans (war, division, injustice)

What is atonement?

The process of restoring the relationship between humans and God

What problem does penal substitution address?

Humans cannot adequately atone for their sins

What is the solution in penal substitution?

Jesus suffers and dies in place of humans

What is one strength of penal substitution?

Takes sin and justice seriously

What is one weakness of penal substitution?

Raises questions about God's justice and suffering

What problem does Christus Victor address?

Humans are enslaved to sin and death

What is the solution in Christus Victor?

Jesus defeats sin and death through resurrection

What is one strength of Christus Victor?

Emphasizes the resurrection

What is one weakness of Christus Victor?

Sin and death still exist

What is the focus of moral exemplar theory?

Jesus as a model for how to live

What is eternal conscious torment?

Hell is eternal punishment

What is annihilation?

Punishment ends after a period of time

What is universalism?

Everyone is eventually saved

What is holistic brokenness?

Hell as the natural result of human choices

What is a Messiah?

The anointed one who restores God's people

What is a king-type Messiah?

A political and spiritual leader

What is a prophet-type Messiah?

One who teaches and heals

What is a priest-type Messiah?

One who reforms religious practices

What is the Torah?

God's law given to the Israelites

What is the Gospel?

The good news of God's salvation

What is resurrection?

Coming back to life after death

What is repentance?

Changing one's heart, mind, and life

What is crucifixion?

A method of execution used on Jesus

What is fulfillment?

God keeping His promises

What is a parable?

A story with a spiritual meaning

What is a beatitude?

A statement declaring who is blessed

What is intercalation?

A story within a story to create meaning

Who were Abraham and Sarah?

Chosen by God and given promises

Who was Moses?

Led Israelites out of slavery in Egypt

Who was David?

The greatest king of Israel

Who was Jeremiah?

Prophet who spoke of a new covenant

Who denied Jesus three times?

Peter

Who betrayed Jesus?

Judas

How long did Jesus fast in the wilderness?

40 days

Name one temptation Jesus faced.

Turn stone to bread / worship devil / test God

What got Jesus in trouble with religious leaders?

Forgiving sins / breaking traditions

What does 'spirit of the law' mean?

Focusing on intent over strict rules

What are members of the Trinity?

Father, Son, Holy Spirit

Why is the resurrection important?

Guarantees eternal life / shows victory over death

List the three types of brokenness.

Spiritual, physical, social

List the three atonement theories.

Penal substitution, Christus Victor, moral exemplar

List the four views of hell.

Eternal torment, annihilation, universalism, holistic

What should you include in a contemplation journal response?

Personal reflection and specific examples