Theology Notes
Mandatory 35 Point Question (All Tracks Answer This Question)
Explain both the scriptural and experiential warrant for the doctrine of the Trinity, the biblical foundations for the doctrine, and then discuss the doctrine of the Trinity as it developed in the course of the church’s reflection on that scriptural and experiential warrant (Note to Students: you do not want to simply reproduce the chart. That chart is a learning device, not simply to be reproduced. This answer entails four different lectures).
II. Mandatory 20 Point Question (All Tracks Answer This Question)
In light of class discussion on the incarnation, interpret this passage of Scripture: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God…. And [the Word] became flesh and dwelt among us” in connection with this passage: “And the Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.” Please, BE SPECIFIC; make sure that you talk about what the incarnation is not, and also discuss the difference between incarnation and theophany.
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Explain both the scriptural and experiential warrant for the doctrine of the Trinity, the biblical foundations for the doctrine, and then discuss the doctrine of the Trinity as it developed in the course of the church’s reflection on that scriptural and experiential warrant (Note to Students: you do not want to simply reproduce the chart. That chart is a learning device, not simply to be reproduced. This answer entails four different lectures).
II. Mandatory 20 Point Question (All Tracks Answer This Question)
In light of class discussion on the incarnation, interpret this passage of Scripture: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God…. And [the Word] became flesh and dwelt among us” in connection with this passage: “And the Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.” Please, BE SPECIFIC; make sure that you talk about what the incarnation is not, and also discuss the difference between incarnation and theophany.
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