Religion

Quiz 2 Study Guide

Towns: pp. 485–552

Be able to define and distinguish between the external and internal law.

➢ External-the law is expressed in precepts, prohibitions or dictates.

➢ Internal-man is born with an innate knowledge of god, hence an innate knowledge of the law.

Understand the theological concept of a “covenant of works” as applied to Adam. What conclusion does the textbook reach regarding the legitimacy of a “covenant of works?”

➢ God and Adam entered into a covenant in which, if Adam did not sin, he would be removed from probationary period and receive a confirmed state of immortality. If Adam did fail, he would receive the full consequences of the promised penalty.

➢ The condition was obedience to God’s demands concerning the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. The penalty of death for the participants is equally clear.

What opinion does the textbook purpose regarding the nature of the Tree of Life’s existence?

➢ A unilateral command that god gave to Adam.

Know the three avenues of temptation through which Satan tempted Eve.

➢ The lust of the Flesh

➢ The lust of the Eyes

➢ The pride of life

Understand the distinctions between the Arminian and Calvinist views of total depravity, and be able to provide a biblical definition of it.

➢ Calvin would argue that not only is man unable to perform any spiritual good, he is also incapable of mentally understanding anything.

➢ Arminius sharply disagreed with Calvin and laid the foundation that would eventually lead to the view that man through reasoning can approach God.

What is the textbook’s view regarding the nature (or reality) of the serpent found in Genesis 3?

➢ He did not form himself into a serpent nor take on the qualities of a serpent, but a serpent was used as a vehicle for the tempter.

At what point (and through what event) was the promise of God to “crush” Satan’s head fulfilled?

➢ John 12:31 on Calvary when Satan was judged.

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