Chapter 20 Study Questions.pdf

1. The "minimal facts" approach for the deity of Christ involves using only widely accepted historical facts to argue for Jesus' divinity.
2. A high view of Jesus was not invented by the later church but is rooted in the life and teachings of Jesus himself.
3. Groothuis prefers to "let the fuller story speak" to understand Jesus, rather than focusing on a minimal set of facts.
4. The virginal conception of Jesus is significant because it highlights his uniqueness and divine origin.
5. Jesus' supernatural conception is dissimilar to supernatural stories of the Buddha's birth because it is rooted in historical fact and has theological significance.
6. The name Jesus means "God saves" or "the Lord saves".
7. The word Christ means "anointed one" or "Messiah".
8. Jesus is consistently presented as a liberator of those ensnared in darkness, especially through his teachings, death, and resurrection.
9. Jesus was hailed as a master teacher during his public ministry.
10. Pascal described Jesus' teaching as genius, noting its simplicity, profundity, and transformative power.
11. Jesus' worldview includes:
1. View on God: Jesus taught that God is a loving, personal, and holy Father.
2. View of Humanity: Jesus taught that humans are fallen, sinful, and in need of redemption.
3. View of Ethics: Jesus taught that ethics should be based on love, compassion, and obedience to God's commands.
12. The record of Jesus as a miracle worker wasn't an invention because it is supported by multiple, independent sources.
13. One of Jesus' most spectacular displays of authority was his stilling of the storm.
14. Peter connects Jesus' healings with his power over the devil in Acts 10:38.
15. Jesus interacted with outcasts, sinners, and marginalized people, which was significant because it demonstrated his love and compassion for all people.
16. When Jesus refers to "sitting on his throne" and rendering final judgment, he is indirectly claiming divinity, since these prerogatives belong only to God.
17. Three actions by Jesus that point to his authority are:
1. His teachings
2. His miracles
3. His forgiveness of sins
18. The word Jesus used that points to his sense of authority, sincerity, and certainty is "Amen".
19. Two scriptures that point to Jesus' unique knowledge of God are Matthew 11:27 and John 1:18.
20. The seven "I am" statements by Jesus are:
1. "I am the bread of life"
2. "I am the light of the world"
3. "I am the door"
4. "I am the good shepherd"
5. "I am the resurrection and the life"
6. "I am the way, the truth, and the life"
7. "I am the vine"
21. Two instances of Jesus receiving worship are in Matthew 14:33 and John 9:38.
22. Jesus' most frequent title used to refer to himself is "Son of Man", which is significant because it emphasizes his humanity and divine authority.
23. Jesus faced his death not as an accident or mistake, but as a deliberate part of his mission.
24. There would be no Christianity without Jesus' resurrection, which is central to the entire New Testament.
25. The significance of John's use of the word "logos" in his Gospel is that it emphasizes Jesus' divine nature and pre-existence.
26. The three categories used to classify leaders of other religions are:
1. Prophet
2. Guru
3. Sage
27. Whether a religious leader is considered a prophet, guru, or sage, their status differs fundamentally from what is ascribed to Jesus in the Bible.
28. The basis for arguing for the divine inspiration of both the Old and New Testaments is the testimony of Jesus and the apostles, as well as the internal consistency and historical accuracy of the scriptures.