WCOTB ~ Final Exam Study Guide Exam Questions and Answers (A+)

WCOTB ~ Final Exam Study Guide Exam Questions and Answers (A+) In the Epistle of Jude, we are told to be "merciful to those who doubt" (Jude 22) - Answers - True The New Testament creeds contained the twin focus on: - Answers - Jesus' death and resurrection Monotheism means: - Answers - Belief in only one God Docetism is the belief that: - Answers - Jesus did not have a physical body Ecumenical, with regard to the early creeds of Christianity means: - Answers - Most Christians believe the same essential truths about God Ebionites profess the belief that: - Answers - Jesus was "adopted" as God's son at his baptism Gnosticism is the belief that: - Answers - Jesus redeems humanity from a corrupted physical body The Chalcedonian Definition defines: - Answers - That Jesus had two distinct but united natures Which of the following was NOT a factor in determining the authority of a text being considered for inclusion in the canon? - Answers - Extensive geographic distribution Which emperor was a positive catalyst for the Christian church to establish a canon? - Answers - Constantine Rejecting creeds makes it easier for the Christian church to do what? - Answers - Change orthodox teachings The continuing purpose of the creeds is to - Answers - Summarize the story of Christianity Faith as an act is more than agreeing to a list of facts. - Answers - True Faith is important - Answers - Always Which of the following is not a promise of God? - Answers - Monetary provision Which disciple would not believe without seeing Jesus' wounds? - Answers - Thomas Match the ways that Christians should study Systematic theology: - Answers - Prayer: Psalm 119:18 With Rejoicing and Praise: Psalm 139:17 With Help from Others: 1 Cor 12:28 With Reason: 119:160 With Humility: James 4:6 Match the Latin Terms with the correct meaning: - Answers - Nuda Scriptura: Bare Scripture Suprema Scriptura: Primary Authority Sola Scriptura: Scripture Alone What is an example of a creedal statement found in the Old Testament? - Answers - Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Match the terms that represent different levels of doctrine with the correct meaning: - Answers - Opinions: Less clear issues that generally are not worth dividing over. Questions: Currently unsettled issues. Absolutes: Define the core beliefs of the Christian Faith Convictions: While not core beliefs may have significant impact on the health and effectiveness of the church. Match the Opponents of Orthodox Creeds with their heresy: - Answers - Marcionites: rejected the God of the Old Testament; Jesus delivers humanity from that God Ebionites: believed that Jesus was a sinless man that God adopted as his son Arianism: believed that Jesus was not God, but was created as a divine messenger Gnostics: believed that Jesus frees humanity from the curse of a physical body Docetism: denied that Jesus had a physical body, affirmed that he seemed to have physical body Match each Creed with its brief description: - Answers - Athanasian Creed: Provides concise Trinitarian definitions that solidified the decisions made about Jesus and the Holy Spirit from previous councils. Apostles' Creed: Likely formulated for use in baptisms as a confession of faith. Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed: Responded to the teachings of Arius and Apollinaris. Chalcedonian Definition: Clarified the specific interaction of Jesus' human nature and divine natures. The creeds are built on the foundation of the canon. - Answers - True In light of the development of the Christian canon put in order these elements: - Answers - 1. Hebrew Scriptures 2. Testimony of Jesus' career (Gospels) 3. Apostolic Teaching 4. Rule of Faith 5. The Creeds Match the theological term with its correct meaning: - Answers - Fides quae creditur: The faith "that" we believe Fides qua creditur: The faith "by which" we believe True saving faith involves what components? Select all that apply: - Answers - Knowledge Approval Personal Trust ALL OF THE ABOVE Match the following terms with its corresponding aspect of salvation: - Answers - Means: My Faith Basis: What Christ has done Evidence: My works