This sheet has not been converted from an Essay format to the new Multiple-MultipleChoice format. The topics covered are the key point to focus on.  If you can explain the issue like an essay, you should be able to reason your way through the new test format.

Questions may differ from this sheet and are not restricted to the items on this sheet.  However, this should should prepare you quite well.
 

Long or Short Essay Questions:

1. Compare and contrast the Biblical teaching on Creation with one or more of the alternative view points discussed in class. Include some implications on Christian beliefs and faith of these alternatives that are accepted. (I.e. Ruin & Restoration, Active or Passive Gap, Theistic Evolution, Evolution)
 
 
 
 
 

2. What attribute (s) of God can be discovered in Genesis 1-3 and why is the creation story so important to our understanding of God?
 
 
 
 
 

3. Discuss the fall of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 in light of the Great Controversy (Creator-Creature Relationship) - include implications for your personal life.
 
 
 
 
 

4. Analyze the investigative judgement in Genesis 3 and suvey how it reveals God's character of both love and justice. Was God lying to Eve? Why didn't they die that day?
 
 
 
 
 

5. Discuss Lucifer's fall and the "Angel vs Angel" dynamic. Set up with the meaning of "Angel" (i.e. messenger-function) and develop the Angel vs Angel dynamic from Bible and Ellen White data. How is this significant for Christian experience?
 
 
 

6. Beyond procreation, what is God's design/purpose for human sexuality - especially in the light of Gen 39?
 
 
 
 
 

7. The New Testament quotes Habakkuk 2:4 ("The just shall live by faith") three times. Explore each NT usage in its context to describe the two dimensions (meanings, aspects) of righteousness by faith as discussed in class. (Hint: This was looking at the objective dimension of what God does FOR us in the records of heaven, and the subjective dimension of what He does IN us with our lifestyle).
 
 
 
 
 
 

8. Describe the divine design for marriage found in Genesis and in Jesus' use of Genesis when He addressed the issue of divorce. How does this apply to today and to you?
 
 
 
 
 
 

9. Why should I keep the Sabbath according to the Biblical regulations (both which day and what kind of activities are allowed/forbidden)? What does Sabbath keeping have to do with my creature-Creator relationship? Include a brief summary of how the Scriptures reveal that we should keep the Sabbath. Text citations should have book and chapter as a minimum.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

10. Survey and explain the positive remarks of Paul concerning the law of God. Use at least 3 texts and summarize how each one reveals Paul's positive regard for God's law. Include discussion of Paul's view of what KIND of mind/person does not and can not obey God's law? (There are at least 5-6 references in Romans 2-8 that you can find very useful -- Romans 8:7 being a most critical one for telling us what KIND of mind wont keep God's law).
 
 

Short Essay Questions
 

1. List the 4 key components of a theological system. What doctrine did we suggested fulfilled the role for each of these 4 components?
 
 

2. List 4 aspects of the "Image of God" in man
 
 

3. What are some key parts of God's nature not included in the image of God in man?
 
 

4. List 3-5 texts (Chapter and verse) on : any of the following

* Inspiration of Scripture

* Trinity

* Fall of Lucifer

* War in Heaven
 
 

5. Know the 4-5 proofs (names of proofs) of God's existence as listed in text book.
 
 

6. List 1-2 texts each where God, Christ or a man is described as an angel (messenger).
 
 

7. Summarize some text consequences of accepting (one of the non-Biblical views of origins) we discussed.
 
 

8. What is the Passive Gap theory? Critique briefly.
 
 

9. What is the Active Gap theory? Critique briefly.
 
 

10. What is the Ruin and Restoration theory? Critique briefly
 
 

11. What is the Verbal Dictation Theory (regarding the inspiration of Scripture) and what biblical analogy (i.e. Moses-Aaron) addresses this theory? Why does the analogy challenge or support the verbal dictation theory?
 
 

12. What are the major ways the Bible records that God reveals Himself (communicates) with Man?
 
 

13. Explain what 2 Peter 1.16-21 mean in reference to the inspiration and authority of Scripture. Implications for you and me?
 
 

14. Explain what 2 Tim 3:16-17 mean in reference to the inspiration and authority of Scripture. Implications for you and me?
 
 

15. What term to we use of the Trinity when describing it's members by their specialty Functions?
 
 

16. What term do we use for the Trinity when describing it's members by their essential being (I.e. what they are, not what they do; focuses on their equality)?
 
 

17. What is the Trinity doctrine significant? I.e. what purpose does the doctrine play in our life? (Re same purpose as 2^nd Commandment against making images of God)
 
 

18. What two object lessons did we use to illustrate how the Trinity (three) can be one and still three?
 
 

19. Give 3 Bible passages that support the idea of atonement by the work/death of a substitute. Give a 1 sentence summary for each text on why it supports the idea of atonement through a substitute
 
 

20. Explain briefly the meaning of foot-washing and give one verse describing foot-washing in relationship to communion.
 
 
 

21. Cite and summarize three biblical texts that show whether losing eternal life purely a naturalistic consequence of the fall, or a penalty/judgement imposed upon humans by God?
 
 
 

22. What does the story of Joshua and the Angel (Zech. 3.1-5) teach us about righteousness by faith? (Especially regarding the principle of exchanging sin for righteousness)?
 
 
 

23. Is salvation automatically given prior to our opportunity to respond to Christ or are there conditions to comply with to be able to receive salvation? Support with Biblical data.
 
 
 

24. How does Eph. 5:21 ff. impact our understanding of Gen 3:16 regarding the marital roles between husband and wife?
 
 
 

25. Explain how the Communion/Lord's supper points back to the past, and forward to the future.
 
 
 

26. List three things that illustrate the principle of the reserved portion (i.e. reserved by God). What is the general purpose and meaning of the reserved portions?
 
 
 

27. List and summarize three texts on divorce and their implications for modern marriages.
 
 
 
 

28. Discuss the Biblical significance of tatoos and body piercing. Include 2 texts with summary to support your conclusions.
 
 
 
 

29. Contrast God's design for dress in Eden with today's worldly mind-set on clothing.
 
 
 

30. What does the sanctuary teach us about how sinners are to approach a Holy God? (Protocol Steps)
 
 
 

31.  If you were given a handout on "Once Saved always Saved",  be able to list/know three texts showing why this doctrine is false, and be able to explain WHY each text refutes this doctrine in 1-2 sentences.
 
 
 

Scantron questions can be based on any class material.