Theology 2 (302) End of Semester Exam

Theology II End of Semester Exam (302)

Thursday 27th October 2011, 0900-1100

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Use only the space given for each answer.

This exam is looking for clear, concise answers.
Use lists and bullet points where appropriate.
You may use your Bible in this exam.
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Section 1
- select and answer four of the five questions - leave the other question
blank
- biblical references are expected in support of answers in this section.
1. In a recent sermon you have declared that God desires all men to be saved.
Explain, using appropriate Bible references, what you mean by this. (10
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2. A friend who has recently been born again says to you, I love Jesus but do
not think I need to go to church Explain why you believe that going to, and
becoming involved in, a local church is an important part of their life (10
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3. A friend says they want to grow in sanctification, to become holier and

more Christlike. How, biblically and practically, would you suggest they go
about achieving this. (10 marks)
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4. Argue biblically for or against observing the Sabbath. (10 marks)

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5. Chafer states that water baptism and the Lords supper are the only two
ordinances the church should recognise. For one of these explain biblically
why Christians should recognise and practice this. (10 marks).
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Section 2
The following questions all involve you recalling what Chafer teaches in Bible
Doctrines. (All the answers to these questions are found in the presentations
shown in class which were posted online).
1. In section 8 Chafer teaches on the believers commission in the world and
quotes five means of a believer sharing the gospel. What are they?(5x2 =
10 marks)
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2. Chafer sometimes talks about three different categories of people who

have existed in the world - for example in section 7. Name each category
and give a one line description of each (3x[1+2] = 9 marks)
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3. It is vital for a believer to have assurance of salvation (section 4). Three

factors affect our assurance - complete the following based on that teaching. (10 marks)
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2. The confirming testimony of Christian experience

1. Knowing that God is our Father
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8. A consciousness of salvation by faith in Christ

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4. Section 5 deals with security of salvation (Calvinism and Arminianism).

Complete the following based upon Chafers teaching. (11 marks)
1. The work of the Father in salvation
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2. The work of the Son

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3. Christ is our advocate in heaven giving us eternal security

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For each part of the section below provide one Bible reference as quoted by
Chafer to justify the statement:
3. The work of the Holy Spirit
1. New birth is an irreversible process
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2. Indwelling presence of HSp is a permanent possession of the believer

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3. We are baptised by the HSp into the body of Christ - of which he is the
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4. The presence of HSp in a believer is said to be the seal of God - staying

forever, an eternal seal
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