Theo 201 Quiz 1 Study Guide

Quiz 1 Study Guide

Towns: pp. 419–479

Distinguish between the historical aspect of salvation (salvation accomplished) and the applied aspect of salvation (salvation applied).

Historical aspect: work of Christ on the cross in saving man from sin, justification, redemption by blood, reconciliation of man to God, the propiation of God’s wrath, the fulfilling of the law and the forgiveness of sin

Applied aspect/present section: in on the saving work of Christ in the life of the believer, sanctification, evangelism, regeneration, sanctification and discipleship

Paul made this distinction evident in: 1 Cor. 1:23 “Christ crucified” (historical), and Rom. 1:16 “the power of God unto salvation to everytone that believeth” (applied)

State the 5 tests that are used to verify theological truths.

Properly identify the 11 divisions of theology.

Understand the nature of salvation as a dynamic quality of life, not just a passive point of position.

Understand the 3 tenses as each is applied to the subject of salvation. 

Know that in the Old Testament, men were saved as they are in the New Testament. Be especially familiar with the fact that the basis, requirement, and object of salvation remains consistent in every age, but the content of faith may change in the various dispensations.

Know how to define “grace” as applied to the work of God in salvation, and understand the relationship of grace to salvation.

Know the significance of the Council of Dort and its impact in defining the syst em referred to as “Calvinism.”

Know how to define each of the “5 points of Calvinism,” and be able to explain any inherent weaknesses pertaining to each.

Total depravity:

Unconditional election:

Limited atonement:

Irresistible grace:

Perseverance of the saints:

Who was the founder of the system popularly known as “Arminianism?” Jacob Hermann Arminius

Other church leaders popularized the “Arminian” doctrinal system. Be able to name those listed in the textbook who...