Theo 201: Quiz 1, Chapter 1
What are five presuppositions for the task of theologizing? - ANS-1. There is a God and He has
revealed Himself
2. There are laws that are self-evident
3. Man has the ability to know things to the degree to which he observes them
4. Truth doesn't contradict itself
5. The mind accepts that which is logical and rejects that which is illogical
What are the four tools for accurately arranging a systematic theology? - ANS-1. Inspired
Revelation: The source of authority and direction of our life and ministry is found in the
Scriptures.
2. Faith:
3. Language: Working knowledge of biblical languages.
4. History: Understanding history and particularly the history of Christendom. Learn from history
to accept good theology and be aware and avoid bad theology
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What are the six uses for reason? - ANS-1. To recognize and receive truth
2. To interpret truth
3. To accept and confirm the evidence that supports truth
4. To correlate truth with other truth
5. To apply truth
6. To defend truth
What are the tests used to verify theological truths? Explain. - ANS-1. Consistency: It must be
consistent and true.
2. Correspondence: Does it correspond with reality or life?
3. Priority of data: What is essential and what is irrelevant?
4. Cohesiveness: Determine the cohesive nature of data. The center and key of Christianity is
Jesus Christ, without Him Christianity doesn't exist.
5. Thoroughness: a thorough examination of any and all questions related to the topic.
What are the three presuppositions of prolegomena - ANS-1. There is a God
2. Truth exists
3. Person can know the truth
What does "prolegomena" mean? - ANS-Things that are said before
Pro: to go before
Lego: to say or speak
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