Quiz

Match each Bible reference with the description of its contents.

Match each aspect of the theological process with the symbol used in the lesson to describe it.

Which of the following sentences has all the characteristics of a “theological proposition”?

Which of the following statements is both “universal” and “affirmative”?

Which of the following themes is studied under “theology proper”?

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the point of view expressed in the lesson regarding the legitimacy of theological propositions?

According to the lesson why does modern scientific rationalism question the legitimacy of theological propositions?

What two characteristics of Scripture present challenges to the task of systematic theology? Select the answer mentioned in the lesson.

When a theologian uses several arguments to defend the inspiration of Scripture, such as the fact that Jesus and the apostles treat it as the Word of God, 2 Timothy 3:16 says that Scripture is “God-breathed,” and Revelation 22:18 warns against adding or taking away from “the prophecy of this book,” what kind of theological method is he using?

When a theologian uses Romans 3:9 (“What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin.”) to defend the doctrine of the universality of sin, what kind of theological method is he using?

When a theologian uses Romans 3:24 (“…and are justified freely by his grace…”), Ephesians 2:8 (“For it is by grace that you have been saved…”), and Titus 3:7 (“…having been justified by his grace…”) to argue that salvation is by grace, what kind of theological method is he using?

In what ways can theological propositions be an enhancement? Select only the examples that are given in the lesson.

In what ways can theological propositions become a hindrance? Select only the examples that are given in the lesson.