TH501 Theology 1 NAME ____________________
Course Exam (Spring 2021)
Part I. Short Answer (10 points)
1. The period from the time of Christ to 100 AD is called ___________________________
2. From 100 AD to approximately 500 AD is the __________________________________
3. From 500 to 1500 AD is the ________________________________________________
4. From 1500 to 1650 AD is the _______________________________________________
5. From 1650 AD to the present is _____________________________________________
Part II: Short Answer (explain in two or three sentences) (15 ponits)
Identify and
iefly explain the three major covenants in Covenant Theology.
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Part III. Short Essay (10 points)
Identify and
iefly explain the sources for theology.
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Part IV. Chart Completion (20 points)
The chart below is to depict the seven dispensations. Fill in the blanks with the co
ect “dispensation title” from the chart. Also,
iefly explain why the chart is depicted as a staircase.
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1. ________________________________
2. ________________________________
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7. ________________________________
Explanation:
Part V. Multiple choice (the letter before each co
ect answer must be circled; more than one answer may be co
ect, circle all co
ect answers.) (15 Points)
1. The features of a stewardship a
angement in Christ's teaching include:
a) two parties
) responsibility on the part of the steward
c) accountability on the part of the steward
d) change can be made at any time in the a
angement.
2. The importance of employing a literal interpretation consistently is that:
a) it prevents a loss of hermeneutical objectivity
) it prevents the Bible from being contradictory and inconsistent
c) it retains the authority of the Bible, especially the OT
d) it makes prophecy meaningful to its contemporaries.
3. In the dispensational position:
a) the basis of salvation in every age is the death of Christ
) the requirement of salvation in every age is faith
c) the object of faith in every age is God
d) the content of faith changes in the various dispensations.
4. Dispensationalists hold that the church is entirely distinct from Israel as an entity. This is argued from:
a) the church was a mystery, unknown and not yet revealed in the OT
) the church is composed of Jews and Gentiles – something that was not true in the OT
c) the church did not begin until Acts 2
d) the church is consistently distinguished from Israel in the NT.
5. The advantages of tradition (church history; heritage) include:
a) It reflects the continuity of revelation as a (the pre-eminent) source in theology.
) It reflects the unity of faith and practice in the body of Christ.
c) It renders understood and accepted structures for the expression of faith, hope, and love; and it safeguards from e
ors that were expressed or committed in past ages.
d) It can be accorded an authority equal to Scripture.
6. The A
ahamic Covenant:
a) can be found in Exodus 20:1-20
) was a unilateral, unconditional covenant (grant covenant)
c) contained personal promises to A
aham, promises to his seed, and a universal promise
d) is fulfilled completely in the church today
7. The Mosaic Covenant:
a) was a unilateral, unconditional covenant (grant covenant)
) replaces the A
ahamic covenant in it’s entirety
c) was a means through which any generation of Israel could realize the A
ahamic promise of blessing in their own day
d) is found in Exodus 20-31
8. The Davidic Covenant:
a) was a unilateral, unconditional covenant (grant covenant)
) is found in 2 Samuel 7:4-16
c) promised David that his house will endure foreve
d) promised David that his kingdom will endure forever, and his throne will be established foreve
e) finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ
9. The New Covenant:
a) is not inaugurated in the Old Testament
) promises that God will one day cleanse and forgive Israel, and the Holy Spirit will indwell them
c) promises that Israel will be permanently established, forever, as a nation before the Lord in their own land
d) presently has certain ministries being enacted on the basis of Christ’s death, in other words, present participation in (at least some) New Covenant blessing is not only but actually taking place
e) references in the NT indicate that blessings to Israel from the New Covenant will be bestowed in the future at the time of Christ’s return
10. The nature of man in general revelation shows:
a. man possesses a sense of “oughtness”, a moral sense
. men are to see a God that demands justice
c. man was created in the image of God (with intellect emotion and will).
11. Which of the following passages explicitly refers to the role of the Holy Spirit in inspiration?
a. I Corinthians 2:13
. II Timothy 3:16
c. John 17:17
d. John 10:35
e. none of these
12. Which of the following passages explicitly refer to the control which God exercised in the act of inspiration?
a. II Timothy 3:16
. II Peter 1:21
c. John 10:35
d. Luke 1:3
e. none of these
13 Which of the following passages most explicitly teach that inspiration is ve
al (i.e. in words not just concepts)?
a. I Corinthians 2:13
. II Peter 1:21
c. John 10:35
d. John 17:17
e. none of these
14. The logical arguments for the existence of God include:
a. The canonical
. The cosmological
c. The teleological
d. The anthropological
e. The ontological.
15. Examples of special revelation include the following:
a. Theophany
. Dreams and visions of God
c. Miracles
d. Propositional revelation.
E. Man’s heightened ability to reason
Part VI: Short Answer (explain in two or three sentences). (Each question is 5 points for a total of 20 points.)
1. Define revelation, including the distinction between general and special revelation.
2. Discuss the need for special revelation. List several means of special revelation.
3. Define inspiration.
4. Define “canon” of Scripture.
5. Define illumination. Briefly distinguish it from revelation and interpretation.
Part VII. True or False (write True or False in the space provided XXXXXXXXXXpoints)
1._______ The manifestations of general revelation are distorted by the reasonings of humans due to sin, and therefore, a reliable natural theology independent of special theology is impossible.
2._______ The propositional form of special revelation exists today only in the Scripture.
3._______ The knowledge of salvation comes exclusively by special revelation.
4._______ The purpose of inspiration is to give man an infallible rule of faith and practice.
5. _______ Special revelation provides the only faultless and absolutely authoritative propositional knowledge of God that exists. Therefore theology has reliability only to the extent that it embodies the content of special revelation.
6. _______ Inspiration is not properly a human product, but the result of one of the special activities of the Holy Spirit.
7. _______ Ve
al refers to the choice and form of each word (propositional).
8. _______ Plenary refers to the entirety and to each small part.
9. _______ The words ine
ant and infallible indicate that in the autographa there were no e
ors of words, letters, distinguishing marks; no e
ors of history, science, or revelation.
10. ______ Ine
ancy, like inspiration, applies to the autographa; manuscript variations and transmission e
ors do not contradict the doctrine of ine
ancy.
INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
Systematic Theology at STS
What can I expect from studying systematic theology during the four semesters of theology?
I. This should be a time of intense concentration.
A. Study now is built on previous study of doctrine and the English Bible.
B. This study provides a convenient basis for future review for ordination.
C. Notes now should be a handy reference throughout your ministry.
D. A complete survey should provide a Scriptural foundation and framework for your entire life and ministry.
II. It should be a time of interaction and decision.
A. Some of the past will be discarded.
B. A variety of views and arguments will be weighed.
C. Inte
elationships among all your seminary studies will be appreciated.
D. Convictions will be reached; at least information will be gathered for delayed decisions.
III. It provides a time of guided acquaintance (on the shoulders of others).
A. Sometimes an extensive survey; for most areas, a completed survey.
B. Familiarity with tools for these years and for the future.
C. Opportunity to build a file of evidences, arguments, cross references.
IV. Directed study will include a variety of assignments.
A. Advance reading of the texts, especially Scripture.
B. Instruction, explanation, illustration, application, review, guidance in class.
C. Required and optional outside reading to look more closely into areas of special interest.
D. Organization and expression for examinations; major and minor areas; simple, concise and clear.
V. Concerning promotion of differing viewpoints:
A. Students are not to teach in class or in the halls.
1. Questions or comments in class should be for learning, not to instruct.
2. Coffee
eak discussions can be beneficial, but should be for personal benefit, not to seek a personal following.
B. There is no authoritative imposed view, only the catalog minimum for graduation.
C. The attitude of instruction is not that of a steamroller but as dispensing ammunition.
1. Classroom time is not given to argue nor for debate; the purpose of class discussion is to explain or clarify.
2. The hope is that each student will have the truth and the tools to serve acceptably.
D. Each believer, each pastor is individually responsible to God (Rom. 14:4).
E. For many areas where Scripture is not clear, professors and books may differ.
1. Where God is not dogmatic, we should not be (Deut. 29:29).
2. Seeming differences are often only of emphasis.
3. Never preach speculation as dogma.
F. Do not rigidly adopt a system or blindly follow a man.
VI. What is being stressed here at STS?
A. Consistent with the nature of the study of theology, we work with facts of God's self-revelation rather than with ideas and arguments of men.
B. We try to stress the practical uses of theology. Therefore, seek:
1. To not preach theology, but never preach without proper theology (to teach is to instruct; to preach is to try to convince).
2. To learn to see each Scripture passage or teaching in its proper relation to the whole of Scripture.
3. To be convinced that doctrine is properly based on all that the Bible teaches, not just a few select proof passages.
4. To learn to base all doctrine solely on Scripture and not on logic, science, experience, or authority.
5. To develop clear thinking, clear and accurate expression of the truth.
6. To be able to weigh and to judge new teaching or whatever we read or hear.
7. To
oaden our preaching horizons; to enable longer, more