Building Systematic Theology

Lesson One

What Is Systematic Theology?

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Lesson Two

Technical Terms in Theology

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Lesson Three

Propositions in Systematics

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Lesson Four

Doctrines in Systematics

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Course Wrap-Up

Course Completion

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1. Course Evaluation
- Final Exam

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Building Systematic Theology Doctrines in Systematics Quiz

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Question 1 of 22

1. Question
Match the name of the area of systematic theology with the topic it studies.
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- The Bible
- God Himself
- Man
- Salvation
- The Church
- Last Things
- Bibliology
- Theology (proper)
- Anthropology
- Soteriology
- Ecclesiology
- Eschatology
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Question 2 of 22

2. Question
According to the lesson in Matthew 22:35-40 Jesus practiced what could be called systematic theology. Identify the name for each aspect of the process.
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- He answered a question about the law.
- He quoted two passages from the Old Testament about the law.
- He spoke of the priorities and importance of the commandments.
- Selecting a Topic
- Making a Synthesis
- Giving an Explanation
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Question 3 of 22

3. Question
According to the lesson in Romans 4:1-25 Paul practiced systematic theology. Identify the name for each aspect of the process.
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- He proposed the question of justification by faith in the Old Testament.
- He appealed seven times to passages in the Old Testament.
- He wrote about the meaning of the phrase "credited to him as righteousness" and noted the example of Abraham.
- Selecting a Topic
- Making a Synthesis
- Giving an Explanation
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Question 4 of 22

4. Question
Match the meaning of each term as explained in the lesson.
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- Above all limitations of the creation including space and time.
- Involved in the universe in space and time.
- Overemphasis on how far God is removed from the universe in space and time.
- Overemphasis on how God interacts with man in space and time leaving Him less able to control the universe.
- Transcendence
- Immanence
- Fatalism
- Open Theism
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Question 5 of 22

5. Question

Identify the kind of logic used in each argument.

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Deductive logic
Repetitive inductive logic
Compositional inductive logic

God listens intently to all Christians when they pray. I am a Christian. Therefore God listens intently to me when I pray.

God listened intently to Moses when he prayed. God listened intently to Abraham when he prayed. God listened intently to David when he prayed. God listened intently to hundreds of His children when they prayed. Therefore God listens intently to me when I pray.

God loved David. God listened intently to David when he prayed. God loves me. Therefore God listens intently to me when I pray.

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Question 6 of 22

6. Question
What is the difference between a "theological proposition" and a "doctrine," as Dr. Pratt defines these terms?
- A doctrine is something added to the Bible while a theological proposition is stated explicitly in the Bible.
- A doctrine is more complex making a synthesis and giving an explanation of biblical teachings on a topic.
- A doctrine is a theological proposition that has been accepted by the Christian community over a long period of history.
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Question 7 of 22

7. Question
What does Dr. Pratt mean when he says that systematic theology makes a “synthesis” of biblical passages?
- It summarizes the meaning of Bible passages when they are used to defend a particular doctrine.
- It uses the teachings of many Bible passages relating them to each other.
- It organizes Bible passages in a systematic way according to themes.
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Question 8 of 22

8. Question
According to the explanation given in the lesson which of the following words explains the level of complexity of a theological statement such as the Westminster Shorter Catechism?
- Limited
- Moderate
- Extensive
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Question 9 of 22

9. Question
According to the illustration of a building which part of the building represents the doctrines?
- Blocks
- Rows of blocks
- Walls or portions of walls
- The whole building
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Question 10 of 22

10. Question
How does Berkhof construct his argument against the theory of perfectionism (the idea that one can become free from sin in this life)? Mark each correct answer.
- He lists six passages that say that there is no one on earth that does not sin.
- He summarizes several verses that describe how even for holy men such as Paul there is a constant warfare between the flesh and the spirit.
- He refers to several passages that speak of holy men asking for forgiveness and synthesizes them with other passages that say we should confess our sin and ask for forgiveness.
- He lists several passages that explicitly teach that nobody can become free from sin in this life.
- He lists the references for hundreds of passages that speak of man's need for forgiveness.
- He explains in detail the meaning of a few key passages that refer to the different stages of man's struggle with sin in this life.
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Question 11 of 22

11. Question
Which of the following statements best summarizes the view taught in the lesson regarding the authority of logic in the task of systematic theology?
- Logic is a valuable tool but it is limited and must be used in submission to Scripture.
- Logic is a dangerous tool that should be used in our theological task only when the conclusion can be confirmed explicitly in Scripture.
- Logic is a valid tool that should be trusted in our theological process to draw conclusions unless there is explicit evidence in Scripture that negates such conclusions.
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Question 12 of 22

12. Question
Which of the following statements seems to express most clearly a VIOLATION of the law of non-contradiction?
- God cannot both exist and not exist at the same time and in the same sense.
- God exists for you but not for me; both are valid beliefs.
- God may exist as you understand Him but He does not exist as I understand Him.
- God may have existed in the past but He does not exist now.
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Question 13 of 22

13. Question
How does Dr. Pratt suggest we resolve the apparent contradiction between the transcendence of God and the immanence of God?
- We should admit that we are fallible.
- We should decide which one is more clearly taught in Scripture and put our emphasis on that aspect.
- We should admit that we are finite and cannot understand how they both fit together.
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14. Question
What example does Dr. Pratt give of how theologians sometimes forget the “inductive gap” as they draw doctrinal conclusion?
- Berkhof gives only nine examples from Scripture of holy men who confess their sin and ask for forgiveness then concludes that this happens "constantly."
- Berkhof gives only three passages that say there is no one on earth that does not sin then concludes that this is a universal truth.
- Berkhof cites only a few examples of passages that speak of a struggle with pride and selfishness then he concludes that this is a struggle of all Christians.
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Question 15 of 22

15. Question
Where does Dr. Pratt locate the details of Christ’s return within his scheme called the “cone of certainty”?
- Very certain
- Moderately certain
- Not very certain
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Question 16 of 22

16. Question
According to the lesson, which of the following statements best explains why it is an error to quote 1 Corinthians 10:31 (“Whatever you do, do the glory of God.”) to defend the view that we should not pay taxes?
- It betrays an incorrect exegesis of the Greek words used in the verse.
- It fails to consider other passages and form a logically coherent biblical system of thought regarding the subject.
- It fails to take into account the social context in which we apply the principle taught in the verse.
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Question 17 of 22

17. Question
According to the lesson, what can happen when there is an over emphasis on doctrine? Select the answer given in the lesson.
- Some people become dogmatic and arrogant.
- Some people become bored with doctrine.This may be true but it is not the answer given in the lesson.
- Some people begin to read theology books more than the Bible.#This may be true but it is not the answer given in the lesson.
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Question 18 of 22

18. Question
According to the lesson, why are many basic doctrines not explicitly addressed in the Bible?
- They are assumed.
- They were not meant to be developed until a later period in church history.
- God has left us with a degree of freedom to interpret these doctrines in different ways.
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Question 19 of 22

19. Question
What is the “lapsarian” question?
- It tries to determine the order of the events of the history of salvation.
- It tries to determine the order of the eternal decrees.
- It tries to determine the order of the application of salvation (ordo salutis).
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Question 20 of 22

20. Question
What does Dr. Pratt say about the discussion regarding the “lapsarian” question?
- He says the Bible does not address the issue.
- He says the Bible is clear on this doctrine but the Church has not yet made definitive statements about it.
- He says the Bible has apparently contradictory statements regarding the issue and that the Christian community is still seeking the best way to resolve this issue.
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21. Question
Deuteronomy 29:29 states that the ” __________ things belong to the Lord our God.”
- secret
- eternal
- divine
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Question 22 of 22

22. Question
According to the lesson, proper systematic theology does not engage in criticism of false teaching but only proposes the correct biblical teaching.
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- False
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