Theology Terms 1 Quiz

What does the suffix "-ology" mean in the context of theology?

• The study of

• The practice of

• The belief in

• The rejection of

What is the basic meaning of theology?

• The study of nature

• The study of God

• The study of history

• The study of philosophy

What does Christian theology investigate according to the text?

• The history of the church

• The ways, works, and will of God

• The lives of saints

• The rituals of worship

What does exegesis involve?

• Creating new texts

• Interpreting a text by analyzing the author's intent

• Ignoring the author's intent

• Summarizing a text

What is the purpose of God’s covenant according to the text?

• To establish laws

• To reign, save, and satisfy for His glory in Christ

• To create rituals

• To build temples

What does the term "theology" derive from?

• The study of nature

• The study of God

• The study of history

• The study of philosophy

What is the role of God in theology according to the text?

• A passive observer

• The source of all things

• A historical figure

• A mythological character

What is the significance of exegesis in theology?

• It creates new texts

• It interprets texts by analyzing the author's intent

• It ignores the author's intent

• It summarizes texts

What question does historical theology ask regarding false teaching?

• How has it responded to false teaching?

• What does the Bible say about false teaching?

• How should we live in response to false teaching?

• What are the historical roots of false teaching?

What does systematic theology presuppose about the Bible?

• It is coherent and does not contradict itself

• It is historically accurate

• It is only applicable to ancient times

• It is primarily a historical document