Building Your Theology

Lesson One

What is Theology?

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Lesson Two

Exploring Christian Theology

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Lesson Three

Relying on Revelation

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Lesson Four

Authority in Theology

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Course Wrap-Up

Course Completion

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1. Course Evaluation
- Final Exam

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Adrian Davis
Angelica Brookshire
Anthony Norris
Abraham Panjaitan
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Question 1 of 49

1. Question

Match each author with his corresponding definition of theology.

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Thomas Aquinas
Charles Hodge
William Ames
John Frame

A unified science in which all things are treated under the aspect of God either because they are God himself or because they refer to God.

The science of the facts of divine revelation so far as those facts concern the nature of God and our relation to him.

The doctrine or teaching of living to God.

Application of the Word of God by persons to all areas of life.

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Question 2 of 49

2. Question

Match each goal of studying theology with the verse that Dr. Pratt uses to support it.

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Orthodoxy
Orthopraxis
Orthopathos

John 17:17 “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.”

James 2:19: “You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that — and shudder.”

Romans 11:33 “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!”

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Question 3 of 49

3. Question
According to Dr. Pratt, modern psychology usually considers emotions to be morally neutral.
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- False
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Question 4 of 49

4. Question
According to Dr. Pratt, from what perspective do most seminaries primarily view the subjects of theology?
- Orthodoxy
- Orthopraxis
- Orthopathos
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5. Question
According to Dr. Pratt, Thomas Aquinas and Charles Hodge both represent the academic approach to theology.
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- False
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Question 6 of 49

6. Question
What are the Greek roots of the English word “theology,” and what do they mean in this context?
- “Theos” which means God, and “Logos” which means significance or meaning.
- “Theos” which means God, and “Logos” which means logic or wisdom.
- “Theos” which means God, and “Logos” which means science or study.
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Question 7 of 49

7. Question
Dr. Pratt feels that most theologians make a satisfactory effort to relate theology to the emotional dimension of man.
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- False
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Question 8 of 49

8. Question
Dr. Pratt suggests that in one sense even the devil knows orthodox theology.
- True
- False
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Question 9 of 49

9. Question
According to Dr. Pratt, what are some dangers of an over-emphasis on the life approach to theology? Mark each possible problem mentioned in the lesson.
- People may lean on their own spiritual intuitions without carefully examining them.
- People may follow some charismatic leader instead of studying the Scriptures on their own.
- People may substitute extraordinary spiritual experiences for a proper rigorous study of theology.
- People may develop an unhealthy interest in their own personal application of theology and become individualistic and egocentric.
- People may begin to lose interest in exchanging ideas with others, attempting to live out their faith on their own.
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Question 10 of 49

10. Question
Match each goal of studying theology with the phrase that Dr. Pratt uses to define it.
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- Right or straight thinking
- Right behavior or practice
- Right or correct feelings or emotions
- Orthodoxy
- Orthopraxis
- Orthopathos
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Question 11 of 49

11. Question
Dr. Pratt insists that orthopraxis should be a secondary goal in the theological task.
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Question 12 of 49

12. Question
Match each main division of a normal seminary curriculum with the phrase that Dr. Pratt uses to describe what kind of study is involved in it.
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- Exegesis of Scripture
- Interaction in community
- Christian living
- Biblical division
- Doctrinal and historical division
- Practical division
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Question 13 of 49

13. Question
Dr. Pratt mentions an important Christian doctrine that Islam denies. What is it?
- The unity of God.
- The inerrancy of Scripture.
- The deity of Christ.
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Question 14 of 49

14. Question
What is the fundamental problem with “traditionalism,” according to Dr. John Frame?
- It puts human preferences above Scripture.
- It denies the freedom of human thought.
- It is antiquated and lacks contemporary contextualization.
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Question 15 of 49

15. Question
Cults such as Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormonism, Christian Science, and the faith of Sun Yung Moon, all deny what important attribute of Christ?
- They deny that He is God.
- They deny that He is man.
- They deny that He literally rose from the dead.
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Question 16 of 49

16. Question
Who were the Huguenots?
- Persecuted Reformed believers in France at the time of the Reformation
- Persecuted Lutheran believers in Switzerland at the time of the Reformation
- Persecuted Calvinist believers in Scotland at the time of the Reformation
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17. Question
Dr. Pratt asserts that the Christian unity we should seek does not necessarily include doctrinal issues.
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- False
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18. Question
According to Dr. Pratt, which of these three areas is most neglected in Reformed churches?
- orthodoxy
- orthopraxis
- orthopathos
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19. Question
What was the name of the theologian who brought the Reformation to Scotland in the 16th century?
- John Huss
- John Wycliffe
- John Knox
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20. Question
The Reformers were unable to carry out missionary efforts in other countries.
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- False
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Question 21 of 49

21. Question
The Westminster Shorter Catechism clearly includes the three areas of orthodoxy, orthopraxis, and orthopathos in its description of what the Scriptures principally teach.
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- False
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Question 22 of 49

22. Question
How does Dr. Pratt answer the question of exactly what doctrines are essential to believe in order to be a Christian?
- “No doctrine is absolutely essential. Saving faith is a matter of the heart.”
- “You must at least believe that Jesus is God and that He is the Savior.”
- “Only God knows for certain exactly where that line is drawn.”
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Question 23 of 49

23. Question
How does Dr. Pratt define theological “tradition”? Mark each answer that gives a correct part of the definition.
- It is relatively longstanding.
- It is a theological doctrine, practice or pathos.
- It distinguishes branches of the church from each other.
- It has been approved by an ecumenical council.
- It has been handed down orally over the centuries, first from Jesus then through the church leaders.
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Question 24 of 49

24. Question
According to Dr. Pratt, we need special revelation to understand general revelation, but we do not need general revelation to understand special revelation.
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- False
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Question 25 of 49

25. Question
What does Dr. Pratt mean when he says some people have a binary view of the levels of confidence in theology?
- Their confidence is like a dimmer switch; it has varying degrees of strength.
- Their confidence is like a sphere; some doctrines are in the center where we have great confidence, and others are more toward the surface where we have less confidence.
- Their confidence is like an on-off light switch; either you believe it or you don’t.
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Question 26 of 49

26. Question
According to the lesson, what are two questions we should ask ourselves to help decide whether a particular doctrine should be considered more or less certain? Mark each correct answer.
- How much harmony exists between exegesis, interaction in community, and Christian living regarding this belief?
- How much weight does each of the three factors that influence confidence carry regarding this belief?
- How strong are your feelings about the certainty of your belief?
- Do you have peace about your belief?
- How much harmony exists between prophecy, exegesis, and miracles regarding this belief?
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Question 27 of 49

27. Question
What theologian quoted by Dr. Pratt said that even non believing fallen man is "clothed and ornamented with God’s excellent gifts" and that we should make use of his help?
- Calvin
- Luther
- Augustine
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Question 28 of 49

28. Question
What is exegesis?
- Principles for the proper development of theology.
- Skills for interpreting Scripture.
- The study of the historical process of the composition of Scripture.
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Question 29 of 49

29. Question
Mark each characteristic of special revelation.
- In it, God speaks through all of creation.
- In it, God speaks to all people.
- It is also called "natural" revelation.
- It includes human cultural developments.
- It is given only to certain segments of humanity.
- It reveals the plan of salvation.
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Question 30 of 49

30. Question
According to conservative Christians, which of the two forms of revelation should have the priority when there seems to be a conflict between general and special revelation?
- General revelation
- Special revelation
- Neither
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Question 31 of 49

31. Question
According to the lesson, what is the form of special revelation to which we should be committed as followers of Christ today?
- The Scriptures
- Prayer
- Prophecy
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32. Question
According to Dr. Pratt, the Holy Spirit also helps non-believers understand both general and special revelation.
- True
- False
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Question 33 of 49

33. Question
What are the noetic effects of sin?
- The effects of sin on human emotions.
- The effects of sin on the human will.
- The effects of sin on the human mind.
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Question 34 of 49

34. Question
Dr. Pratt says that finding the appropriate level of confidence in theological convictions is more of a science than an art.
- True
- False
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Question 35 of 49

35. Question
Why do some aspects of general revelation seem to contradict the Scriptures? Mark each correct answer giving a possible reason.
- We may have interpreted Scripture incorrectly.
- We may have misunderstood general revelation.
- There are some minor contradictions between special and general revelation, but we are not capable of discerning where the error lies.
- There may be some insignificant scientific or historical discrepancies in the Bible.
- We might be interpeting incorrectly both general and special revelation.
- There are some mysteries that, while true, go beyond our comprehension.
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Question 36 of 49

36. Question
Why is special revelation necessary? Mark each correct answer, as explained in the lesson.
- To specify, clarify and reveal things beyond general revelation
- Due to sin, man often misinterprets general revelation.
- To explain the plan of salvation
- After the Fall, man can no longer perceive anything about God from general revelation.
- To convince man of the existence of God
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Question 37 of 49

37. Question
What does Dr. Pratt mean when he says that theological formulations should be considered in analog terms, and not in binary terms?
- No theological statement can be classified by man as true or false, because man's understanding is clouded by sin.
- All human theological statements must be classified as inherently false, because the human mind cannot understand or express divine revelation.
- All human expressions of theological statements should be evaluated along a spectrum of more true or more false, depending on how closely they mirror the infallible Scriptures.
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Question 38 of 49

38. Question
What level of authority was ascribed to the early church councils by the medieval church?
- The decisions of the early councils were considered.
- The decisions of the early councils became dogma on the same level of Scripture.
- The decisions of the early councils were considered of little importance compared to the Scriptures.
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Question 39 of 49

39. Question
According to Dr. Pratt, what does 2 Peter 3:16 teach us about the interpretation of Scripture?
- Only the Holy Spirit can illuminate our understanding of Scripture.
- Some passages are easier to understand than others.
- We cannot understand Scripture unless we are willing to obey it.
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Question 40 of 49

40. Question

Identify the name of each view of inspiration.

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God motivated the writers of Scripture, but did not superintend the process in a way that resulted in inerrancy.

God directly dictated the words of Scripture, guaranteeing inerrancy, without working through the personalities of the human authors.

God moved the writers of Scripture and superintended the process to guarantee inerrancy, but He also worked through the personalities of the human authors.

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Question 41 of 49

41. Question
Which view of inspiration is the contemporary reformed view?
- organic inspiration
- mechanical inspiration
- romantic inspiration
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42. Question
What is classical polyvalence?
- The view that a Bible passage has multiple meanings because it comes from God.
- The view that the Bible was written in many different languages, then translated into Hebrew (Old Testament) and Greek (New Testament).
- The view that the system of doctrine taught in the Scriptures is not internally consistent, because it was written by many different human authors.
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Question 43 of 49

43. Question
For the medieval Church, who could give valid interpretation of the Bible?
- Only the clergy
- All believers
- Only the Pope
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44. Question
How did the medieval Church view the clarity of the Bible?
- They saw the Bible as clear for only true Christians.
- They saw the Bible as clear and easy to understand for all.
- They saw the Bible as obscure and closed.
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Question 45 of 49

45. Question
According to the reformers, how many meanings did a passage of Scripture have?
- Two senses: literal and spiritual
- Only one true and full sense
- Multiple meanings
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46. Question
What was the emphasis of the reformers with regard to interpreting the meaning of Scripture?
- They emphasized the historical literal meaning of the author.
- They emphasized finding a spiritual meaning that pointed to Christ.
- They emphasized the multiple meanings of any given passage.
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Question 47 of 49

47. Question
Early Reformers, while agreeing that the Bible had a divine origin, also placed a heavy emphasis on the Bible’s human origins.
- True
- False
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Question 48 of 49

48. Question
How did early Protestants understand the authority of councils from early church history?
- They respected the teachings of the councils as helpful, but considered the Scriptures to be the final superior authority.
- They rejected the ecclesiastical authority of councils as unnecessary.
- They respected the early ecclesiastical councils as infallible interpretation of Scripture.
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Question 49 of 49

49. Question
Match the area covered by each sense of interpreting Scripture, according to the Quadriga approach of John Cassian.
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- plain meaning
- doctrine
- morality
- eschatology
- "literal" sense
- "allegorical" sense
- "tropological" sense
- "anagogical" sense
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