THEO 104 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Baptism Of Jesus
STUDY GUIDE
Module/Week 1: Introduction to Theology
Textbook Readings:
Towns: Introduction & Ch. 1
Introduction
1. How did the term “Christian” originate?
Created as sarcastic attack, it was not about doctrine, or the things Christians did. Those
who were called Christians were known for their relationship to Jesus Christ.
2. Who was this book written for?
For those who know something about Christianity but want to know more. For the
curious who want to know what Christianity is all about.
3. Why do some have mistaken ideas about Christianity?
Media Bias, bad testimonies of those who call themselves Christians, evangelist who
seem more interested in healing etc…
Chapter 1
1. What year was Jesus born?
4 B.C.
2. When was Christianity made Rome’s national religion?
AD 313
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3. What is the Incarnation?
The word is used to describe God becoming a man and taking on human flesh.
4. Does the Bible states that Jesus was the creator of the world?
Yes
5. Did Jesus claim to have supernatural origins?
Yes
6. Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
7. Did Jesus allow people to worship him?
Yes he received worship
Etzel & Gutierrez: Introduction & Chs. 1–5
1. Why does the author say that everyone is a theologian?
That everyone is a Theologian because everyone has thoughts about God
2. What areas of our lives are influenced by the way we see God?
The way we treat each other, our stewardship of God’s creation, our understanding of our
vocation as a way to glorify God- All areas of life are changes as our view of God
changes
3. How did Jesus show that he is worthy of our faith?
When he was raised from the dead, promises to remember His followers when He enters
Kingdom
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Document Summary
Created as sarcastic attack, it was not about doctrine, or the things christians did. For those who know something about christianity but want to know more. Media bias, bad testimonies of those who call themselves christians, evangelist who seem more interested in healing etc . When he was raised from the dead, promises to remember his followers when he enters. No, it is beneficial to use reasoning while trying to understand faith. Jesus appeals to the word of god as truth (john 18:38) 155 160: t/f jesus christ is the second member of the trinity, is equal with the father in nature and yet submissive in duty. True: t/f christ was a single and undivided personality. True: t/f jesus claimed to be one with the father. True: t/f jesus claimed to have the ability to forgive sins. True: t/f jesus allowed people to worship him. True: t/f jesus claimed to have omnipresence, omniscience and omnipotence.
