Theology B Reading Assignment 1: Ch 21 Mr. Doyle Score: /20 pts possible Circle one of the underlined amounts (8pts possible) 1. I have read none 1/4 1/2 3/4 or all of Grudem chapter 21 before the start of class as required by the syllabus. 8 pts possible Short answer: (2 pts per question, 12 pts possible) 1. Explain Grudem s thoughts regarding using man to refer to humanity in general in light of Scripture. 2. Why did God create us according to Scripture (include those Scriptures in your answer)? 3. What is our purpose in life then both in view of God and in view of ourselves as individuals? 4. What is Grudem s definition of man being created in the image of God?
5. Explain the effect of the fall on the image of God in humans? How does Christ s redemption / return impact that effect? 6. Explain how we are made in the image of God as it pertains to us: morally, spiritually, mentally, relationally and physically.
Theology B Reading Assignment 2: Ch 22 Mr. Doyle Score: /20 pts possible Circle one of the underlined amounts (8pts possible) 2. I have read none 1/4 1/2 3/4 or all of Grudem chapter 22 before the start of class as required by the syllabus. Short answer: (2 pts per question, 12 pts possible) 7. According to Grudem, how is the fact that God created two distinct entities (male and female) rather than just one part of our being made in the image of God? Why does Grudem suggest we are two, yet He is three? 8. Give three Scriptural reasons from Grudem as to why men and women are equal in personhood and importance before God. 9. How is equality of worth yet distinction in role evidenced within the Trinity?
10. What are four lines of biblical evidence are there that man and woman had role distinctions before the fall? 11. What is the significance of hypotasso? What does it mean in Scripture and is the order of submission ever reversed? 12. According to Grudem, within marriage how do men and women display sin against God s design between the genders?
Theology B Reading Assignment 3: Ch 23 Mr. Doyle Score: /20 pts possible Circle one of the underlined amounts (8pts possible) 3. I have read none 1/4 1/2 3/4 or all of Grudem chapter 23 before the start of class as required by the syllabus. Short answer: (3 pts per question 12 pts possible) 13. Explain what is meant by dichotomy, trichotomy and monism. 14. What do you see are the strongest arguments for Trichotomy Grudem puts forth?
15. What do you see are the strongest arguments for dichotomy Grudem puts forth? (3pts) 16. Explain Creationism, Traducianism and pre-existentianism in regards to the human soul.
Theology B Reading Assignment 4: Ch 24 Mr. Doyle Score: /20 pts possible Circle one of the underlined amounts (8pts possible) 4. I have read none 1/4 1/2 3/4 or all of Grudem chapter 24 before the start of class as required by the syllabus. Short answer: (2 pts per question, 12 pts possible) 17. How does Grudem define sin? 18. How does original sin / inherited corruption impact our natures and our actions? 19. Are the Pelagains correct that our responsibility before God regarding our sin is related to our ability to withstand it?
20. Both legally before God, and in regards to our relationship with God are there degrees of sin? 21. When Christians sin what happens both legally and regarding our fellowship. 22. Explain why God must punish sin.
Theology B Reading Assignment 5: Ch 26-27 Mr. Doyle Score: /20 pts possible Circle one of the underlined amounts (8pts possible) 5. I have read none 1/4 1/2 3/4 or all of Grudem chapters 26 and 27 before the start of class as required by the syllabus. Short answer: (2 pts per question, 12 pts possible) 23. Give 6 reasons from Grudem why Jesus full humanity was necessary? 24. Explain two strong arguments for Jesus full divinity. 25. Why was Jesus full divinity necessary?
26. Define Appolinarianism, Nestorianism, Monophysitism (Eutychianism) and hypostatic union. 27. Explain why Christians have used the term vicarious penal substitution to explain the atonement of Christ. What does each of these words mean in relation to the doctrine of the atonement? 28. Do you see more merit in a limited or an unlimited atonement and why?
Theology B Reading Assignment 6: Ch 28 & 29 Mr. Doyle Score: /20 pts possible Circle one of the underlined amounts (8pts possible) 6. I have read none 1/4 1/2 3/4 or all of Grudem chapters 28 & 29 before the start of class as required by the syllabus. Short answer: (4 pts per question, 12 pts possible) 29. How was Christ s resurrection uniquely a first fruits kind of resurrection? 30. Explain Grudem s three points regarding the doctrinal significance of Christ s resurrection?
31. Explain the two senses Grudem mentions in which Christ is our Great Prophet, greater than all the Old Testament prophets? 32. Explain the three senses Grudem mentions in which Christ is our Great Priest?
Theology B Reading Assignment 7: Ch 32-35 Mr. Doyle Score: /20 pts possible Circle one of the underlined amounts (8pts possible) 7. I have read none 1/4 1/2 3/4 or all of Grudem chapters 32-35 before the start of class as required by the syllabus. Short answer: (2 pts per question, 12 pts possible) 33. How does Grudem define election? What is the New Testament basis for this doctrine? 34. Explain how Grudem asserts the New Testament presents the teaching of election. 35. Explain why election is neither fatalistic / mechanistic nor merely based on foreknowledge of a person s faith.
36. What is the difference between the gospel call and the effectual call 37. How does Grudem define regeneration? Why is regeneration totally a work of God? 38. How does Grudem define conversion and how are faith and repentance a part of that experience?
Theology B Reading Assignment 8: Ch 36-38 Mr. Doyle Score: /20 pts possible Circle one of the underlined amounts (8pts possible) 8. I have read none 1/4 1/2 3/4 or all of Grudem chapters 36-38 before the start of class as required by the syllabus. Short answer: (2 pts per question, 12 pts possible) 39. What is justification? 40. If regeneration is an act of God in us and justification is a judgment of God upon us, what two illustrations help us understand those distinctions? 41. Define the biblical doctrine of adoption.
42. What are some of the privileges we experience as a result of God s adoption of us as believers? 43. What is sanctification? 44. Explain the three stages of a believer s sanctification.
Theology B Reading Assignment 9: Ch 40 & 43 Mr. Doyle Score: /20 pts possible Circle one of the underlined amounts (8pts possible) 9. I have read none 1/4 1/2 3/4 or all of Grudem chapters 40-43 before the start of class as required by the syllabus. Short answer: (2 pts per question, 12 pts possible) 45. How does Grudem define the doctrine of perseverance? 46. Write out three of the Scriptural supporting verses for this doctrine. 47. Write out two Scriptures that indicate that only those who persevere to the end are truly believers.
48. Should we pray for the dead? 49. Define glorification. 50. Define union with Christ.