Systematic Theology
Module 6
Systematic Theology
Compulsory Questions.
1. In your opinion should Christian creeds be given similar authority with the words of scripture in determining points of Christian doctrine? State your reasons, and indicate clearly the relation of creeds to the scriptures.
2. Write a complete list of the Casual and Moral Attributes of God. What is meant by the terms Omnipresence and Omnipotence in relation to the person of God?
3. Outline the Biblical teaching on the Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ. Give Scriptural proof of the virgin birth of our Lord.
4. Write brief notes on the following:
A. The Eternal state of the Redeemed.
B. The Eternal state of the finally impenitent.
5. Write brief notes on the following:
A. Saving Faith.
B. Justification.
C. Regeneration.
D. Propitiation.
E. Reconciliation.
6. What are the fundamental principles underlying the Scriptural presentation of the Doctrine of Sanctification?
7. Would the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ be any poorer if the observances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper were discontinued? Give some reasons why some Christians neglect them.
8. Some "Liberal Theologians" declare that our Lord's Return took place when the Holy Spirit came to the world on the Day of Pentecost. Would you say that this idea is true or false? Give Biblical reasons for your answer.
You may choose any five of the following questions:
9. Write an analysis of the following:
A. The Inspiration of the Scriptures.
B. The Revelation of the Scriptures.
C. The Canon of the Scripture.
10. A "Jehovah's Witness" worker has just called at your door and challenged you to prove the Doctrine of the Trinity from the Bible. Clearly state how you would respond and give Scriptural reasons for your answers.
11. Which person or persons of the sacred Trinity were responsible for the acts of Creation? Discuss this matter thoroughly.
12. Was the death of the Lord Jesus Christ absolutely necessary for the salvation of mankind? Do you think that there is any other way of deliverance for mankind? Give the reasons for your answers.
13. The Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ has been called the greatest miracle in the Bible. Give Scriptural reasons why this statement is true.
14. What Scriptural proofs can you give that the Holy Spirit is a person and not just an influence?
15. Is the Holy Spirit functioning today as much as He was during the days of the Apostles? On what Scriptural observations do you base your reply?
16. Is there any Scriptural Authority for stating that some men are predestined to Eternal Condemnation? How has this subject been treated by various Christian Theologians?
17. Do you consider that every soul is immortal? On what Biblical grounds do you base your belief? What difference does the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ make to the Christian departed?
18. What do you personally consider to be the great climax of World History?
19. In your opinion is the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ one single event, or does it take place in two distinct phases? Give the Scriptural reasons for your answer.
20. In your opinion will there be just one general judgement of mankind at the consumption of all things, or does God judge mankind in different ways? Give Scriptural reasons for your answer.