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the study of the fundamental nature of reality by pursuing answers to the inescapable questions of life is called
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philosophy
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this class defined theology is seeking the truth about…
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the study of God and all things in relation to Him.
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this concept emphasizes the fundamental differences between God and his creation
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creator-creature distinction
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this greek word means God
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theos
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a systematized coordination of doctrines as a cohesive whole to better understand who God is
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systematic theology
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systematic theology is organized by:
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topic/doctrine
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a field of study that gives special attention to the teachings of individual authors and sections of Scripture in the historical development of Scripture
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biblical theology
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what are the 4 sources of theology discussed in this course
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reason
experience
scripture
tradition
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according to this class, which of the 4 sources of theology is the supreme one
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scripture
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recognizing one’s theological assumptions and constantly evaluating those in light of the sources of theology is called…
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the hermeneutical spiral
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this term refers to what the Bible teaches about a particular topic
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doctrine
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this is a field of study concerned with how we should live
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ethics
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A word that causes something to happen
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decree
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The word of God becoming flesh
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incarnation
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God revealing himself to all men without scripture
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General revelation
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theology that is based on general revelation
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natural theology
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the list of books that measure up to the standard of belonging in the bible
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canon
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The theory of inspiration that says every word is exactly what God wanted, written down, but human authors still played an active role
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verbal
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the theory of inspiration that says that the authors wrote down God’s words without any human agency
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dictation
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universal moral principles that are inherent to human nature and discoverable through reason, rather than being created by a human convention
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natural law
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what are the major criteria for NT Canonicity
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-used in public worship
-written by an apostle or associate of an apostle
-in agreement with other scripture
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2nd-3rd C heresy which emphasized the possession of secret knowledge about the spiritual world
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gnosticism
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which century were the writings of the NT completed
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1st
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the original handwritten scroll of the Bible is called
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autograph
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the copies of the biblical texts are called
manuscripts
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This Greek New Testament was produced by this texture critic Erasmus in the early 1500s
Textus Receptus
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Jerome's translation of the Bible into the language of the people of its time (400s)
vulgate
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approximately how many manuscripts of the NT are there
5,000
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this man started the protestant reformation in Germany in the 1500s
martin luther
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he translated the Bible into medieval English from the vulgate
john wycliffe
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this protestant reformer translated the bible into english
william tyndale
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the bible is written in such a way that its teachings are able to be understood by all who will read it seeking gods help and being willing to follow it
clarity of scripture
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scripture in the autographs does not affirm anything which is contrary to fact
inerrancy of scripture
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all the words in scripture are God's words in such a way that to disbelief or disobey. Any words of scripture is to disbelief or disobey God
Authority of scripture
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The bible contains all that we need for determining what we must believe and how we are to live before God
Sufficiency of Scripture
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The Bible is needed for knowledge of the Gospel, for maintaining spiritual life, and for certain knowledge of God's will
Necessity of Scripture
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When someone says the Bible is authoritative in Faith and Practice, they typically mean...
the bible can be wrong about issues of science and history, but is reliable to teach about who God is and how you should live
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According to class notes, what is necessary for Special Revelation
-growing in our faith
-knowledge of salvation
-living a life that is pleasing to God
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ontological argument
if we can conceive of a perfect being, then that being must exist in reality, because a being that exists in reality is greater than one that exists only in the mind
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teleological argument
there is order and design in the universe, God is the designer
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Moral argument
natural law leads us to conclude that there is a law giver, God is the saw giver
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cosmological argument
everything in the universe has a cause, God is the first cause of all the exist
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what is exodus 3:14-15 about
in this passage, God speaks of his self existence and unchangeableness (God speaking thru the burning bush)
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what is genesis 1:26-31 about
this passage affirms that God is the creator and provider of all life (creation of man)
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what is deut 6:4-5 about
this passage tells us that there is only one God, he is singular (shema)
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what is ll Chronicles 6:14-18 about
this passage says that God cannot be bound by spatial restraints (solomons prayer)
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what is exodus 20:3-4 about
this passage says that God is too great to be portrayed in a physical image (10 commandments)
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an aspect of his being that we can affirm to be true about god is called
attributes
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this term describes qualities that God does not share with others
incommunicable
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this term describes qualities that god shares with others
communicable
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God is not made up of parts
simplicity
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God is self existing
aseity
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God has no beginning, end or succession of moments in his own being
eternity
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God is unchanging in his being, perfections, purposes, and promises
immutability
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this term means that all things are under God's rule and control, and that nothing happens without his direction or permission
sovereignty
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god exists as a being that is not made of any matter, has no parts or dimensions, is unable to be percieved by our bodily senses
spirituality
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god eternally gives of himself to others
love
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god is separate from sin and devoted to seeking his own honor
holiness
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all of gods knowledge and words are both true and the final standard of truth
truthfulness
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god continually seeks to protect his own honor
jealousy
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god always acts in accordance with what is right and is himself the final standard of what is right
justice
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god intensely hates all sin
wrath
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this 4th and 5th century theologian, wrote the confessions, city of god, and on the trinity
augustine
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this 2nd century church leader described the spiritual and the son and the two hands of god in creation
irenaeus
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in the early 300s he stood up for the belief that spirit and the son are equal to the father
athanasius
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this 2nd century theologian was the first one known to use the term trinity and three persons
tertullian
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this early christian apologist taught that jesus, the word was one with God the Father
justine martyr
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he argued that there was a time when the son was not
arius
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the nicene creed uses this word to describe the relationship of the father to the son
homoousios
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the doctrine of the trinity teaches that the father, son, and spirit are inseparable but....
distinct
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the doctrine of the trinity teaches god is one in .... , but three persons
essence
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the doctrine of the trinity says that God ... exists as three persons
eternally
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what is matt 3 about
all three persons at christs baptism
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what is matt 28 about
baptism in the name of the trinity
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what is john 1 about
the word was God
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what is colossians 1 about
christ is the image of the invisible God
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what is hebrews 1 about
the son is the radiance of Gods glory
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what is Luke 5 about
Christs forgives sins
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the physical universe is all there is, was, or ever will be
materialism
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two equal eternal forces exist in the universe
dualism
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everything in the universe originates from a single, perfect source in a continuous, necessary flow
emanationism
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god is everything and everything is god
pantheism
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god created the world but is not involved in it
deism
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god is one person who has revealed himself in three forms
modalism
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the son is similar in essence to the father
arianism
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the son and spirit are inferior in nature to the father
subordinationism
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the father, son and spirit are 3 different essences
tritheism
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what are the 3 aspects of the doctrine of providence
-government
-provision
-preservation
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ex nihilo
out of nothing
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transcendence
above and beyond
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immanence
active involvement
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contengence
not necessary
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this view of providence says that free will is harmonious with determinism
compatibilism
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the simultaneity of divine and human agency in specific actions and events is called
concurrence
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god is sovereign and oversees the events of the world, but allows real human choices
arminianism
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true/false: according to class notes, the bible does not teach us about other spiritual beings, it assumes them
true
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true/false: the name Satan means light bearer in Hebrew
false
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true/false: the biblical word for angel refers to a winged creature that looks like a beautiful woman
false
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true/false: the devil is called the god of this world in the NT
true
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true/false: the gospel equips the believer to stand strong against satan
true
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true/false: according to class notes, God has a purpose in all that he does in the world, and he providentially governs or directs all things in order that they accomplish his purpose
true
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true/false: Satan and demons have no power to afflict or possess people today
false
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the purpose and reason for existence can also be called
telos
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the philosophy that says there is no purpose for existence
nihilism
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the philosophy that says there is no objective purpose for humanity, instead we each get to determine our own values, goals, and reason for living
existentialism
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the purpose of all humanity is
to glorify god and enjoy him forever
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this is the Latin term for how gen 1 describes humankinds' creation
imago dei
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Hebrew word for gods breath/spirit given to humankind
ruach
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Hebrew word for neck is usually translated as soul or person
nephesh
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this Hebrew word for neck is usually translated as soul or person
nephesh
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the image of God in man means he corresponds to God in his ability to love. He exists in connectedness and fellowship with others. This is known as the ..... view
relational
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the image of God is inherent qualities within human nature, such as reason, will, and moral capacity, making humans uniquely God-like by their very nature. This is known as the .... view
substantive
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the image of God is the role of dominion over creation. we are given the task of ruling because God is the ruler. This is known as the .... view
functional
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according to Colossians 1:15, this man is the truer image of God
jesus
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according to class notes, the image of God after the fall is ...
distorted
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true/false: the image of God means that every person has inherent dignity and equality
true
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men and women have different roles and responsibilities; thus, they complement each other. men have roles of leadership in the family and the church
complementarianism
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man is made of 2 parts: body and soul
dichotomy
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men are inherently superior to women and should hold leadership in all aspects of life, both public and private
partiarchalism
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Men and women have equal roles and responsibilities regardless of gender differences
egalitarianism
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man is only one element: body
monism
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man is made of 3 parts: body, soul, and spirit
trichotomy
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this ancient philosopher is credited with the belief in the souls preexistence
plato
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where in romans does is describe fallen humans has beings' slaves to sin
ch 6
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where in romans does it describe how sinful humans suppress knowledge of God, distort his created order, and act against each other?
ch 1
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where in romans does it teach that Adams sin impacts every human
ch 5
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where in romans does it say "there is none righteous, not even one...all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God"
ch 3
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hamartiology is the doctrine of...
sin
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sin is any failure to conform to the moral law of God in act, ....., or nature
attitude
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where is the sermon on the mount in the bible
matt 5-7
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our notes summarized Christ's teaching from the sermon on the mount as...
sin is deeper than our actions, holiness is deeper than our actions
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this term means that because of Adam and Eves sin all people sin because of their sinful nature
original sin
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true/false: Christians believe that humans are primarily corrupted by their society
false
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this term refers to humanity's choosing sin, resulting in separation from God, others, and the world
the fall
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this false teacher taught that Adams sin affected Adam and only Adam. there is no change in the nature of humanity, Adam is just a bad example
pelagius
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this church father argued that the fall impaired the moral ability of the human race
augustine
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true/false: total depravity means that all human beings are incapable of doing any thing good
false
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true/false: total depravity means that humans are unable to come to God without His initiative
true
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true/false: the bible teaches that all sins are equally bad in consequence
false
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this term refers to designating an action or thing as attributed to a person. we see it with Adams sin and Christ's righteousness
imputation
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this refers to sinning by not doing the good that we know we would do
omission
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