Theology 6320 Systematic Theology 2 Answers

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Theology 6320 Systematic Theology 2 (Online)
Examination Study Guide


Instructions: You may use a Bible, a concordance, or a Greek text, but no theology notes or theology books during the exam. PICK FIVE QUESTIONS TO ANSWER. Answer each question as thoroughly as possible with Biblical support.


1. According to Grudem what different factors or truths are involved in man=s being created in the image of God?

Man are being created in the image of God means man are like God and represent God (Gen. 1:26-28). God gave men great responsibilities and honor when created them. His creation, including men are good in his eyes (Gen. 1:31). They are created to glorify God (Isa. 43:7).
1) The image of God was distorted but not lost at the Fall. At the Fall, …show more content…

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2. According to Grudem in what ways is man affected by sin?

Humans are deeply affected by sin. We have inherited guilt and inherited corruption from Adam.
1) Inherited guilt: Adam brought sin into us. He was a representative for all human race. Therefore, his sin spread to all men (Rom. 5:12). Because of his sin, we inherited the legal status of sin and death. Legally we are God’s enemy and are condemned. But if we believe in Jesus Christ, God reckons us as righteous.
2) Inherited corruption: sin does not affected our legal status before God. It also enters into the minds and hearts and even bodies. Our minds are polluted by sin.
a) We are unable to please God in God’s eyes. Because of the pollution of sin, we cannot do any good. The biggest sin is we don’t believe in God (Rom. 14:23). Even when we are conceived, we are in sin (Ps. 51:5).
b) We cannot have actions pleasing God. As sinners, we are dead in our transgressions. On the one hand, we do not do the things are pleasing to Him. On the other hand, we cannot stop doing the things are displeasing to Him.

3. What is a covenant, and what are the 3 different covenants mentioned by

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