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Theology Exam

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Define and distinguish between Revelation, Inspiration, and Illumination
Revelation- is the act of God revealing something. An example is God making Himself known through creation Romans 1:20 or speaking to us through Christ Hebrews 1:1-2
Inspiration- is the act of God supernaturally guiding a person to express His revealed will or mind. This the how scripture or in other words the word of God was written. 2 Peter 1:20-22 & 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Illumination is the process of the Holy Spirit illuminating the truth to a person. An example we see in the New Testament is Lydia in Acts 16:14. 1 Corinthians 2:14 says the natural man can't understand God. Enlightenment continues throughout a believers life with Christ and that was one thing Paul prayed for the Church of Ephesus. Ephesians 1:18.
Define natural revelation and special revelation
Natural revelation are general truths about God revealed to all people. his creation is an example Romans 1:19-20 or in our conscious like Romans 2:14-15
Special Revelation is a revelation of God through Supernatural means. Like Jesus Himself is a special revelation like it says in Hebrews 1:1-2 or the Christofenings in the Old Testament like when Christ appeared to Abraham in Genesis 18:1
What is the relationship between scripture and divine guidance?
They are inseparable. God's will is revealed in His word and He leads us with His word. Psalm 119:105
2 Timothy 3:16
What does scriptural inerrancy mean?
All scripture is free from error. Psalm 119:160
Psalm 19:7-8
How is scripture relevant to people
God's word can be applied to everyday life. It addresses health, relationships, finances etc
It's a light to our feet Psalm 119:105
It is eternal Isaiah 40:8
Jesus quoted Deuteronomy when being tempted and he said man shall not live on bread alone but on every word from God Matthew 4:4
What is the biblical basis for the trinity?
One God who exists eternally in three district persons, Father, Son, Holy Spirit
Deuteronomy 6:4-6 One God
Job 36:26 God is eternal

Father in both old and new Deuteronomy 32:6 John 8:42
Jesus - Isaiah 9:6 John 1:14
Holy Spirit Gen 1:2 John 14:16 15:26
What is the biblical basis there is one God?
Deuteronomy 6:4
James 2:19
1 Tim 2:5
What is the significance of Jesus being begotten and not made and the Holy Spirit proceeding from the Father
Jesus is one with the Father and coequal yet a distinct person John 1:1,14 3:16 8:58
The Holy Spirit is one in Nature with The father and son yet a distinct person John 14:26 Ezekiel 36:27 Hebrews 9:14
What religious groups oppose the trinity and how do you combat them?
Islam only refers to God as one and denies that Jesus was more than a prophet. Since they believe in the prophets I would say Ezekiel 36:27 is clear that God has a Spirit In addition to Deuteronomy 6:4 there is one God.
Mormons believe Jesus was created. John 1:1 contradicts their belief. And Jesus said himself John 8:58
What is the basis that God is a person
People have emotions, intellect, and will
1 John 3:20 Intellect
1 John 4:8 emotion (love)
1 John 4:14 Will 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Name some attributes of God
1 John 4:8 God is Love
Self-sufficient Job 41:11
Eternal Job 36:26 psalm 90:2
Holy 1 Peter 1:15
Unchanging James 1:17
All knowing 1 John 3:20
Explain the meaning of Holy and explain why it underlines all His other attributes.
Holy means set apart God is set apart from Sin, Evil, errors. In other words God is perfect 2 Samuel 22:31 or like Jesus says Matthew 5:48
If God is perfect then that means He loves us perfectly
His wisdom is perfect
It means every attribute of God is perfect
What is your belief about God, creation, and evolution?
Creation is formed by the act of causing to exist. In other words a creation cannot have previously existed. Genesis 1:1 John 1:3 Colossians 1:16
Humans do not create. We multiply, build, and modify. We have creativity because we are made in His image but we cannot create something from nothing.
Evolution as a means of explaining the existence of life has already been disproven by science. The evolution theory of life is a genetic mutation that results in a new species.
What are some names of Christ given in Scripture
Immanuel- Isaiah 7:14
I Am- John 8:58
Son of Man- John 12:23
Do you believe Jesus is the Lord
Yes
I have experienced the power of His saving grace and forgiveness of my sins. I have also seen Jesus change the lives of others like my wife, kids, and friends. Further more scripture declares Jesus to be Lord. Paul says in Romans 1:4
And 10:9
One day everyone will confess that Jesus is Lord. Philippians 2:9-11
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