Study Guide
Study Guide
Module/Week 1: Introduction to Theology
Textbook Readings:
Towns: Introduction & Ch. 1
Introduction 1. How did the term “Christian” originate? Stated only 3 x’s in Bible Act 11:25, Act 26:28, 1 Peter 4:16. Started as sarcastic attack, refers to relationship with Christ. 2. Who was this book written for? Wrote for the Christian who want to know more. 3. Why do some have mistaken ideas about Christianity? They don’t understand it. Think that it is primary doctrine, movement of rules defining and governing moral behavior.
Chapter 1 1. What year was Jesus born? 4bc 2. When was Christianity made Rome’s National Religion? AD 313 3. What is the Incarnation? Describe god becoming man and taking on human flesh. 4. Does the Bible states that Jesus was the creator of the world. yes 5. Did Jesus claim to have supernatural origins. yes 6. Who Baptized Jesus? John the baptist 7. Did Jesus allow people to worship him? yes
Etzel & Gutierrez: Introduction & Chs. 1–5
1. Why does the author say that everyone is a theologian? 2. What areas of our lives are influenced by the way we see God? From birth to death 3. How did Jesus show that he is worthy of our faith? 4. Do Christians need to ignore intellect and reason in order to have faith in Jesus? no 5. What does Jesus teach about truth? yes
Online Excerpts:
“Understanding the Faith”
1. What is more important than the sincerity of your belief? The object of our faith. the source and foundation of all faith is the bible. 2. What are the six types of faith that describe the believer's relationship to God? The correct doctrinal of faith. faith, saving faith, justifying faith, indewelling faith, daily faith, the gift of faith
“Prolegomena to Theology”—Pg. 18–24
1. What are the four tools for accurately arranging a systematic theology? Inspired revelation- the sourse of authority and the direction for our life.
Module/Week 1: Introduction to Theology
Textbook Readings:
Towns: Introduction & Ch. 1
Introduction 1. How did the term “Christian” originate? Stated only 3 x’s in Bible Act 11:25, Act 26:28, 1 Peter 4:16. Started as sarcastic attack, refers to relationship with Christ. 2. Who was this book written for? Wrote for the Christian who want to know more. 3. Why do some have mistaken ideas about Christianity? They don’t understand it. Think that it is primary doctrine, movement of rules defining and governing moral behavior.
Chapter 1 1. What year was Jesus born? 4bc 2. When was Christianity made Rome’s National Religion? AD 313 3. What is the Incarnation? Describe god becoming man and taking on human flesh. 4. Does the Bible states that Jesus was the creator of the world. yes 5. Did Jesus claim to have supernatural origins. yes 6. Who Baptized Jesus? John the baptist 7. Did Jesus allow people to worship him? yes
Etzel & Gutierrez: Introduction & Chs. 1–5
1. Why does the author say that everyone is a theologian? 2. What areas of our lives are influenced by the way we see God? From birth to death 3. How did Jesus show that he is worthy of our faith? 4. Do Christians need to ignore intellect and reason in order to have faith in Jesus? no 5. What does Jesus teach about truth? yes
Online Excerpts:
“Understanding the Faith”
1. What is more important than the sincerity of your belief? The object of our faith. the source and foundation of all faith is the bible. 2. What are the six types of faith that describe the believer's relationship to God? The correct doctrinal of faith. faith, saving faith, justifying faith, indewelling faith, daily faith, the gift of faith
“Prolegomena to Theology”—Pg. 18–24
1. What are the four tools for accurately arranging a systematic theology? Inspired revelation- the sourse of authority and the direction for our life.