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Lecture notes, lecture Module 4 Study
Guide
Introduction to Christian Thought (D) (Liberty
University)
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Module/Week 4: Jesus Christ
Textbook Readings:
Towns: Chs. 4 & 6
Chapter 4
1. List the eleven proofs of Christ’s resurrection?
1. The empty tomb, 2. The sudden transformation of the frightened disciples 3. The rapid
emergence of the church 4. The testimony of the various individuals & groups of people
claimed they talked with and fellowshipped with the resurrected Christ. 5. The physical
transformation is proved by the transformation of Paul. 6. by the testimony of believers
in whom Christ dwelt. 7. By the New Testament, which completely & historically
explains the doctrine of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 8. By the inability of the Jewish
leaders to disprove that Jesus arose from the dead in the very city where He died and was
buried. 9. by the change in the day of worship from Saturday to Sunday. 10. by the
conversation of James, Jesus’s half-brother 11. By the testimony of Ignatius of Antioch,
who was born in AD 30, when Jesus was raised from the dead?
2. T/F: Jesus predicted His death and resurrection. True
Chapter 6
1. What does the Greek word proseuchamai mean? Prayer
2. T/F: The Lord’s Prayer embryonically contains everything a Christian must know
and every way that a Christian must pray. True
3. *Since a Christian has the righteousness of Christ, what should he do daily? Conform
his daily, earthly life to heavenly standards.
Etzel & Gutierrez: Chs. 16–20
1. "The making of enemies into friends by averting the punishment that their sin would
otherwise incur" defines what word? Atonement
2. What was the Day of Atonement? The day the High Priest of the nation of Israel
would enter into the most holy place in the temple & offering a covering ( a sacrifice )
for his sins, & for the sins of the nation of Israel.
3. T/F: One difference between the sacrifices of the Old Testament and the sacrifice of
Jesus is that Jesus' sacrificial offering for sin was permanent. True.
4. Understand the significance of the various Greek words used in the New Testament for
"redemption." Agorazo- talks about God buying us with a great price, as at a marketplace.
Exaforazo- The idea of rescuing, not only did Jesus pay the price for us, he rescued us
from our situation. Lytroo- speaks of being released or freed.
5. It has been said that the story of the Bible could be summarized with what
word? Redemption
6. Does the Bible affirm that Jesus is both 100 percent God and 100 percent man? Yes
7. T/F: The Bible record the virgin birth as a fact? True
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8. What is the central claim of Christianity? The resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Online Excerpts:
"New Life in Christ"—Pg. 298–307
1. What is the term that describes why we have a legal standing by which we are declared
righteous before God, and, on the basis of this judicial act, the Christian enjoys the life
and peace of God. Justification
2. Who is the first person in the Bible described as having been justified by faith? Abraham
3. According to the excerpt which two words are linked in Scripture, in, that both come
from the same word “dikaios?” Righteous and Justified
4. When does Justification occur? When we express saving faith in God.
5. What four words does Paul use in Romans 6 to aid us in applying this truth to our
Christian life. Explain.
1. Know- the key truth Paul wanted the Roams to know ws their identity in Christ.
2. Reckon- “be counting on” or “be relying on”
3. Yield- surrender our lives on this earth to the design of Heaven.
4. Obey- Obedience is the natural implication of recognizing the Lordsip of Christ in
our lives.
6. What is Sanctification? Set apart by God as Holy, set apart to/for God.
7. How do some wrongly define sanctification? “eradcate the sin nature” or to gain a
position where it is no longer possible to sin.
8. What is Positional sanctification? The relationship with God which we enter by faith in
Jesus Christ.
9. What is Progressive sanctification? Experimental or pratical sanctification. It involves the
struggles of victor, and defeat of the Christian in this present life.
10. What is Prospective sanctification? Consummational sanctification, for God will not
complete the process until we arrive in heaven.
"The Virgin Birth of Christ"—Pg. 184–191
1. What Old Testament Authors spoke about Christ’s future birth? Moses, Isaiah and
Jeremiah.
2. Why is it essential that Christ have been born of a virgin? If Jesus had a human
father he would be born into sinful nature. He would be unable to save himself.
3. What are the two meanings for the word ‘almah?’ Virgin and young maid.
4. What does the author believe is the best translation for the word ‘almah’ in Isaiah
7:14? Virgin
"The Nature of Resurrection"—Pg. 238–245
1. What is the biblical definition of death? The separation of a persons body and spirit.
2. What did the Roman soldiers do (and not do) that showed that Jesus was dead? They
pierced his side the blood and water were already separating- They did not break his
legs.
3. After Jesus’ resurrection, what became his new Responsibilities? He became our
intercessor before the father and our advocate with the father. The lamb who is
glorified in heaven ad who serves as our High Priest in medicating our case.
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4. What were five things that Jesus accomplished through His resurrection? 1. Giving
eternal life. 2. Imparting power 3. Manifesting Justification. 4. Providing our
future resurrection. 5. Union with Christ.
"The Death of Christ"—Pg. 213–224
1. What is “vicarious suffering”? Suffering endured b one person in the place of another.
2. What is a “vicar”? A substitute, one who takes the place of another and acts in
his stead.
3. What does the word “redemption” mean? Comes form the word which means to
“buy back” To buy back to return to the original state of affairs.
4. What does the word “propitiation” mean? Properly signifies the turning away wrath
by an offering. The price of sanctification was the blood of Christ, and the act of
satisfaction.
5. What does “reconciliation mean?” Kaphar- to cover, to wash away, to pacify. In
the act of reconciliation, man is reunited with God.
6. What is a “sin nature?” The tendency to do evil. It is transmitted through the father
to the child.
7. What is “imputed sin?” Has to do with a mans standing in heaven. Adam sinned,
therefore death came. Imputed sin is transferred directly from Adam to me
(federal headship) or passed through my ancestors (Seminole headship)
8. T/F The law is a unit; to break one is to break all. True
9. How is every person a sinner on three counts? 1. Every person is guilty of a personal
sin. 2. A person is a sinner because of imputed sin. 3. A person is a sinner because of
his sin nature.
10. What is the difference between judicial guilt and personal guilt? Judicial guilt is the
non-experimental condition of the sinner stands guilty before God. Personal Guilt id
the experimental in nature and becomes a means by which a sinner is convicted.
11. T/F Man is not reconciled to God through the blood of Christ; rather the moral
and noble life of Christ should compel man to seek after God. False.
