Theology 1 Flashcards

What does "Prolegomena" mean?

The "pre-theology" foundations; introductory assumptions of a theological system.

What did Anselm of Canterbury say theology is?

"Faith seeking understanding."

What is General Revelation?

Knowledge of God revealed through nature and conscience.

What is Special Revelation?

God revealed through Scripture and Jesus Christ.

What is Inspiration?

God "breathing out" Scripture through human authors (2 Tim. 3:16).

What is Verbal Plenary Inspiration?

Every word and all parts of Scripture are equally inspired.

What is Inerrancy?

The Bible has no errors in its claims.

What is Illumination?

The Holy Spirit helps believers understand and apply Scripture.

What is the Canon?

The authoritative collection of 66 books (39 OT, 27 NT).

What is the Septuagint (LXX)?

The Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament.

What is Theology Proper?

The study of God the Father and His attributes.

What is Aseity?

God is self-existent and dependent

What is Immutability?

God is unchanging

What is Omniscience?

God is all knowing

What is Apophatic Theology?

Describing God by what He is not.

What is Molinism?

God uses "middle knowledge" to know all possible choices.

What is Open Theism?

The future is partly open and not fully known by God.

What is Calvinism (TULIP)?

Emphasizes total depravity and God's sovereign election.

What is Libertarian Free Will?

Human choices are not predetermined.

What is Christology?

The study of Jesus Christ

What is the Hypostatic Union?

Jesus is one person with two natures: 100% God and 100% man.

What is Arianism?

The false belief that Jesus was created.

What is Pneumatology?

The study of the Holy Spirit

What is Cessationism?

Spiritual gifts ceased after the apostles.

What is Continuationism?

Spiritual gifts still operate today.

What is Initial Physical Evidence?

Speaking in tongues as evidence of Spirit baptism.

What is Anthropology?

The study of humanity and the Image of God.

What is Hamartiology?

The study of sin

What is Soteriology?

The study of salvation

What is Angelology?

The study of angels and demons

What is Ecclesiology?

The study of the church

What is Eschatology?

The study of the end times

What is the Visible vs. Invisible Church?

Local church vs. all believers throughout history.

What are the types of Church governance?

Presbyterian (elders), Episcopal (bishops), Congregational.

What are the roles of Elders vs. Deacons?

Elders handle spiritual leadership; Deacons handle practical needs.

What was the Great Schism (1054)?

The split between Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.

What are the Five Solas?

Scripture alone, Faith alone, Grace alone, Christ alone, Glory to God alone.

What is the Cosmological Argument?

Everything that begins to exist has a cause.

What is the Teleological Argument?

The universe shows design and fine-tuning.

What is the Moral Argument?

Objective morality requires God.

What is the Ontological Argument?

God is the greatest conceivable being.

What are First-Order Doctrines?

Essential beliefs (e.g., Trinity, Resurrection, Deity of Christ).

What are Second-Order Doctrines?

Denominational differences (e.g., baptism, governance).

What are Third-Order Doctrines?

Personal interpretations (e.g., end times views).

What is the purpose of studying theology?

To know God, be transformed by Him, and glorify Him.