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Theology Exam 3 Study
Guide
Theology Survey I (Liberty University)
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Theology Exam 3
Study Guide
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Know how the Old Testament “gospel” language impacts our understanding of the New.
Restoration: restored into the person and relationship with the LORD that was compro-
mised by our sin nature
Repentance: turning from sins
Victory over Enemies
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Recognize the strong indicators of Jesus divinity and their biblical support.
Forgiving Sins (Mark 2:5)
Jesus as "Lord of the Sabbath" (Mark 2:27-28)
Jesus is "Lord" (Romans 10:9)
Praise to Jesus (Ephesians 5:19)
Prayer to Jesus (Romans 10:13)
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Recognize the definitions of the various Christological heresies.
Adoptionism - Jesus was a man and then was adopted as Son of God.
Arianism: “There was a time when the Son was not.” (Jesus was created, not co-eternal).
Docetism: Jesus’ body was an allusion (denial of two natures).
Monophysitism: At the incarnation, Jesus’ two natures were made one either divine
overriding the human or a fusion of the two.
Monothelitism: Jesus had two natures, but only one will (not two natures with two
wills).
Nestorianism: Jesus existed as two separate but connected persons (not two natures in
one person).
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Know the significance of Jesus’ various titles.
The titles ascribed to Jesus provide windows into His complex identity.
Humanity: Messiah, Christ
Divinity: Lord, Logos, Savior
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Know the Old Testament and Jewish backdrops to understanding Jesus’ mission.
The Passover and the exodus
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Gospel - bringing good news
Restoration - of Jesus work
*Jewish - not every group was expecting a messiah
*Those expecting a messiah were looking for military messiah to defeat Israel
*At the last supper Jesus talks about Passover and exodus
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Know the main dimensions of Jesus’ self-understanding.
Prophet proclaiming the Kingdom of God
Messiah inaugurating the Kingdom of God (victory and restoration)
Sacrificially died to deal with evil
Personal embodiment of Israel’s God
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Recognize the definitions of the major views of the atonement.
Moral influence theory: Heals us of the sickness of and ignorance caused by sin.
Ransom: Jesus’ death paid a ransom (to Satan?).
Christus Victor: Jesus’ death and resurrection defeated sin and death.
Satisfaction/Penal: Christ’s death satisfied the punishment due to
humanity. Substitution: Christ’s death happened in the place of humans.
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Know the major discussion points concerning developing a view of the atonement.
The biblical narrative should be should be kept in mind (OT sacrificial system)
Integrate the myriad of images of the NT
The atonement was not passive of Jesus’ part (He chose to do it)
Sending of the FATHER
Willingness of the SON
Empowerment of the SPIRIT
God’s forgiveness towards us enables us to forgive others.
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Know the major elements of the work of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit indwells believers, individually (1 Corinthians 3:16) and corporately
(1 Corinthians 6:19); compare Exodus 19:18-19.
The Holy Spirit gives new life to believers, raising them together with Christ (John
3:5-8; Romans 8:1-11) and empowers and transforms the people of God (1
Corinthi- ans 12:1-14; Galatians 5:16-23; 1 Peter 1:2).
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The Holy Spirit convicts the world (John 16:8-11).
The Holy Spirit inspires Scripture and prophetic words (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter
1:21).
The Holy Spirit intercedes on behalf of believers (Romans 8:26-27).
Central, then to the work of the Spirit in the Bible is the bringing of the truth and
the bringing of life.
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Recognize biblical texts connected to the coming of the Holy Spirit.
Joel 2:28-29
Ezekiel 36:26-27
Jeremiah 31:31-34
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Address the major controversies involved with the Holy Spirit.
Miraculous gifts (prophecy, tongues, healing), spiritual baptism, prophetic
words, blasphemy against the Spirit.
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Recognize the biblical teachings and texts on spiritual gifts.
Romans 12:6-8
1 Corinthians 12:8-10
1 Corinthians 12:28
Ephesians 4:11-12
1 Peter 4:11
