School of Ministry: Character, Gospel Doctrine, and Preaching Study Guide

A comprehensive set of flashcards covering character formation, biblical integrity, the Five Pillars of the Gospel, the 5 D's and journey stages, core Christian doctrines, and the fundamentals of preaching, hermeneutics, and homiletics.

According to the lecture, what is the definition of character?

Character is the pattern of choices that reveal what you truly believe, or the predictability of righteousness.

What are the four ways through which character is formed?

1. Pressure, 2. Correction, 3. Repetition, and 4. Delay.

What Hebrew word is used to define Integrity, and what does it mean?

Integrity comes from the Hebrew word Tamim, meaning whole, undivided, or complete.

According to Psalm 51:6, what does God desire?

God desires truth in the inward parts.

How does the lecture define the Gospel?

The announcement that through the life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, God has fulfilled His promise to rescue humanity, deal with sin, reconcile humanity, and establish His Kingdom.

What are the Five Pillars of the Gospel?

Creation, Fall, Incarnation, Substitution, and Resurrection.

What is the '5 D's' framework for explaining the Gospel?

Design, Damage, Deliverance, Decision, and Direction.

What are the five stages used to discern where someone is on their spiritual journey?

Unaided (Plant), Wounded (Water), Convicted (Clarify), Ready (Invite), and Growing (Guide).

What are the elementary doctrines of Christ listed in Hebrews 6:1-2?

Repentance from dead works, Faith toward God, Doctrine of baptisms, Laying on of hands, Resurrection of the dead, and Eternal judgment.

What is the significance of the Incarnation regarding the nature of Jesus?

Jesus is $100\%$ God and $100\%$ man.

What is the difference between behavior and nature in the context of the Fall?

Behaviors are how you act; nature is who you are. Sin is characterized as a nature, not just a 'messing up.'

How is Substitution defined in the context of the Gospel?

Jesus took our place, taking our sin, judgment, and punishment so we could receive His righteousness and life.

What is the definition of Preaching provided in the session?

The authorized Proclamation of God's Word, through a human vessel, empowered by the Holy Spirit, for the purpose of transformation.

What are the three marks of a Preacher's Call?

Internal Confirmation (fire in the bones), External Affirmation (recognition by the body of Christ), and Spiritual Authority (weight from intimacy with God).

What is Hermeneutics?

The science and art of biblical interpretation, aiming to understand what the text meant to the original audience.

What is Homiletics?

The art and science of preparing and delivering sermons.

Distinguish between Exegesis and Eisegesis.

Exegesis is drawing the intended meaning out of the text, while Eisegesis is reading your own ideas into the text.

What are the four preaching types mentioned in the study guide?

Expository, Topical, Textual, and Narrative/Biographical.

What is the Anchor Text for the Preaching Masterclass session?

2 Timothy 4:1-2.

What is the 'Big Idea' in sermon preparation?

It is the central point or message identified after studying and exegeting the text.