For over 28 years, David Arnett served churches in Missouri, New Mexico, Illinois and Wisconsin. He filled the roles of evangelist, youth pastor, minister of Christian education, Christian school administrator, church planter, senior pastor (for 22 years), and business owner.  He has ministered in several foreign countries.  He is currently planting Grace Assembly of God in Rogersville, MIssouri (for more go to www.DavidArnett.com or www.graceassemblyrogersville.com ).

San Juan College; B.A., Central Bible College; M.A., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary; New Mexico State University School Graduate School; Western Illinois University; Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Min. (candidate), Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He is in his ninth year of teaching at Central Bible College (1992-95, 2000-current).

 Mission Statement

Central Bible College has been established for the purpose of training ministers and missionaries.  Central Bible College is an Assemblies of God institution of higher learning having a Bible-centered curriculum designed to educate and train ministers, missionaries, and Christian workers to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in and through the local church.

 Course Description

The Doctrines of Man, Sin, and Christ.  This course covers the person and offices of Christ, his atoning work, and his humiliation and exaltation.  The doctrine of man covers the origin, nature, and original state of man, our covenant relationship to God, the Fall, and free agency.  The doctrine of sin covers the nature of sin, theodicy, and man’s fallen nature and its moral, physical, and intellectual effects.  Prerequisite: TH 213. 

Course Textbooks

Grudem, Wayne.  1995.  Systematic Theology.  Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan Publishing House.

The Holy Bible.  Any version.  The New International Version will be used for memorization and in class notes. 

Course Objectives

As a result of his or her experiences in this course of study, the student should be able to:

1. Show that he or she has mastered the information related to the Bible-based doctrines dealing with Anthropology, Hamartiology, Christology, and the Atonement.

2. Delineate the divine purpose in the creation of humanity.

3. Present a case for the complimentary roles of males and females.

4. Explain the essential nature of humans.

5. Describe the origin and consequences of sin.

6. Discuss the concept of “inherited guilt.”

7. Explain the “unpardonable sin.”

8. Present a Bible-based response to the major controversies in the early church concerning the Person of Jesus Christ.

9. Explain how Christ earned salvation for fallen humans through His atoning sacrifice.

10. Quote key verses dealing with the doctrines of humanity, sin, Christ and the atoning sacrifice.

11. Project an attitude of gratitude in light of the costly price Christ paid for salvation.

12. Manifest the acceptance of the Biblical doctrines of Anthropology, Hamartiology, Christology, and Atonement by preaching and teaching them as opportunities of Christian service permit.  

Course Requirements

The requirements for TH-223 (C) Theology II are as follows:

1. Exam #1 will be on or before Friday, February 03 — It will cover all class notes under unit one, the reading of pages 437-489 in Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology (your textbook), and the memorization of Genesis 1:26-27 in the New International Version.  Memorization will be tested by means of a fill-in-the-blank  section (study accordingly). The exam will have questions inquiring whether the textbook and the additional 100 pages have been read or not.  The memorization will take some doing. It is recommended that the student write the verses on 3 x 5 cards and drill them whenever there is a spare minute.  This is not an open book test.  Any form of cheating or dishonesty on tests will be grounds for receiving an "F" for the course.  

2. Exam #2 will be on or before Friday, March 03 — It will cover all class notes under unit 2, the reading of pages 490-525 in Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology (your textbook), and the memorization of 1 John 1:8-10 in the New International Version. Memorization will be tested by means of a fill-in-the-blank  section (study accordingly).  The exam will have questions inquiring whether the textbook and the additional 100 pages have been read or not.  The memorization will take some doing. It is recommended that the student write the verses on 3 x 5 cards and drill them whenever there is a spare minute.  This is not an open book test.  Any form of cheating or dishonesty on tests will be grounds for receiving an "F" for the course.  

3. Exam #3 will be on or before Friday, March 31 — It will cover all class notes through under unit 3, the reading of pages 527-567 & 608-633 in Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology (your textbook), and the memorization of Colossians 1:15-20 in the New International Version.  Memorization will be tested by means of a fill-in-the-blank  section (study accordingly).  The exam will have questions inquiring whether the textbook and the additional 100 pages have been read or not.   The memorization will take some doing.  It is recommended that the student write the verses on 3 x 5 cards and drill them whenever there is a spare minute.  This is not an open book test.  Any form of cheating or dishonesty on tests will be grounds for receiving an "F" for the course.  

4. 1,000 word essay will be due on or before Friday, April 14 — The student must submit a 1,000 word essay—with an introduction, a thesis statement, main points and a conclusion—on one of the following topics (or a relevant topic approved by the professor).  In preparing his or her essay the student should consult the Bible and a minimum of five additional  theological journals, books, tapes or videos dealing with the topic.  All direct quotes should be documented properly.  A properly prepared bibliography should be included.  Any form of PLAGIARISM, CHEATING OR DISHONESTY in assignments or tests will be grounds for receiving an F for the course.  This includes copying in total or extensive undocumented portions of online papers or other sources.  The essay should be e-mailed to the professor.

1.     Imago Dei

2.     Dichotomy vs. Trichotomy vs. Monism

3.     Origin of the Soul

4.     Death

5.     Theodicy

6.     Inherited Sin / Guilt

7.     Degrees of Sin

8.     “Unpardonable Sin”

9.     The Covenants

10.  The Impeccability of Christ

11.    Logos

12.     Virgin Birth

13.     The Incarnation

14.     The Kenosis Theory

15.       The Chalcedonian Definition

16.       The Hypostatic Union

17.       Monothelitism

18.       Propitiation

19.        The Ransom Theory

20.        Redemption

21.       The “Abandonment” of Christ

22.        The “Descent” of Christ

23.          The Resurrection

24.          The Ascension

5. Final Exam will be on or before Monday, May 01 — It will cover all class notes under unit 4, the reading of pages 568-607 in Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology (your textbook), and the memorization of 1 John 2:1-2 in the New International Version.  Memorization will be tested by means of a matching section (study accordingly).  Memorization will be tested by means of a fill-in-the-blank  section (study accordingly). The exam will have questions inquiring whether the textbook has been read or not.  The memorization will take some doing. It is recommended that the student write the verses on 3 x 5 cards and drill them whenever there is a spare minute.  This is not an open book test.  Any form of cheating or dishonesty on tests will be grounds for receiving an "F" for the course.  

GRADING POLICIES

The course grade will be determined by the student’s successful completion of the  assignments and will be calculated as follows.

•           20% = Exam #1

•           20% = Exam #2

•           20% = Exam #3

•           20% = 1,000 Word Essay

•           20% = Exam #4      

Resources for Reading Report and Additional Study

Inclusion does not necessarily indicate agreement with everything in the book.

Bennett, Dennis and Rita Bennett.  1987.  Trinity of Man.  Green Forest, Ark.: New Leaf Press.

Berkhof, L.  1978.  Systematic Theology.  Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans Publishing Company, pages 179-412.

Berkouwer, G. C.  1952.  Man: The Image of God  (Studies in Dogmatics).  Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans Publishing Company.

Berkouwer, G. C.  1965.  The Work of Christ (Studies in Dogmatics).  Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans Publishing Company.

Berkouwer, G. C.  1971.  Sin (Studies in Dogmatics).  Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans Publishing Company.

Boettner, Loraine.  1985.  Studies in Theology.  Phillipsburg, NJ: The Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing, pages 140-351.

Buswell, James Oliver, 1962.  A Systematic Theology of the Christian Religion.  Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan Publishing House, pages 221-429 of part 2 and pages 17-215 of part 3.

Calvin, John.  1990.  Institutes of the Christian Religion. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans Publishing Company.

Crabtree, Charles T.  1982.  This I Believe.  Springfield, Mo.: Gospel Publishing House.

Enns, Paul P.  1989.  Moody Handbook of Theology.  Chicago: Moody Press.

Erickson, Millard J.  1983, 1984, 1985.  Christian Theology.  Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Book House, pages 453-841.

Geisler, Norman L.  2004.  Systematic Theology: Sin Salvation.  Minneapolis, Minn.: Bethany House Publishers.

Grider, J. Kenneth.  1994.  A Wesleyan-Holiness Theology.  Kansas City, Mo. Beacon Hill Press, pages 230-349.

Hodge, Charles. 1999. Systematic Theology.  Vol. 2.  Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson Publishers.

Horton, Stanley M. 1994.  Systematic Theology: A Pentecostal Perspective.  Springfield, Mo.:  Logion Press. 

Lewis, Gordon R. and Bruce A. Demarest.  1996.  Integrative Theology.  Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan Publishing House.

Miley, John.  1989.  Systematic Theology.  Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson Publishers.

Moore, Frank.  Coffee Shop Theology: Translating Doctrinal Jargon into Everyday Life.  Kansas City, Mo. Beacon Hill Press, pages 81-138.

Nelson, P.C.  1981. Bible Doctrines.  Springfield, Mo.: Gospel Publishing House, pages 17-30.

Pearlman, Myer.  1937.  Knowing the Doctrines of the Bible.  Springfield, Mo.: Gospel Publishing House, pages 95-216.

Purkiser, W. T.  1978.  Exploring Our Christian Faith.  Revised.  Kansas City, Mo. Beacon Hill Press.

Rice, John R. 1954.  When a Christian Sins.  Chicago: Moody Press.

Shank, Robert.  1989.  Elect  in the Son.  Minneapolis, Minn.:  Bethany House Publishers.

Shank, Robert.  1989.  Life in the Son.  2nd ed.  Minneapolis, Minn.:  Bethany House Publishers.

Strong, Augustus H.  1907.  Systematic Theology.  Valley Forge, Penn.: Judson Press, 465-809.

Swindoll, Charles R. and Roy B. Zuck, eds.  2003.  Understanding Christian Theology.  Nashville, Tenn.: Nelson Reference, pages 291-390 and 643-802.

Thiessen, Henry C.  1949.  Introductory Lectures in Systematic Theology.  Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans Publishing Company, pages 213-340.

Walvoord, John F. 1974.  Jesus Christ Our Lord.  Chicago: Moody Press.

Wiley, H. Orton.  1946.  Introduction to Christian Theology.  Kansas City, Mo. Beacon Hill

Williams, Ernest S.  1953.  Systematic Theology.  Vol. 2.  Springfield, Mo.: Gospel Publishing House.

Williams, J. Rodman.  1996.  Renewal Theology.  Vol. 1.  Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan Publishing Company, pages 197-414.

Internet Resources

Inclusion does not necessarily indicate agreement with everything in the book.

College of Saint Benedict/ Saint John's University - http://www.csbsju.edu/library/internet/theosyst.html

Charles G. Finney - http://www.ccel.org/f/finney/theology/

Charles Hodge - http://www.dabar.org/Theology/Hodge/TableofContents/Content_Intro.htm

An Introduction to Christian Belief: A Layman’s Guide - http://www.bible.org/docs/theology/overview/toc.htm

Doctrine of Jesus Christ - http://www.graceonlinelibrary.org/theology/christology.asp

Doctrine of Man - http://www.graceonlinelibrary.org/theology/man.asp

Classic Reformation Theology - http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/classicarticles.html

Religion-online.org.  Full texts by recognized religious scholars - http://www.religion-online.org/

Virgin birth -  http://www.athmaprakashini.com/virginbirth3.htm

Can a Christian Deny the Virgin Birth? -

http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/article_main_page/0,1703,A%253D155919%2526M%253D150019,00.html

Understanding the Incarnation of Christ - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/8449/hypo2.html

Incarnation and Humanity Of Christ - http://www.refuge-outreach.org/christianity/doctrine/christ/incarnation.html

Wesley Center Online - http://wesley.nnu.edu/index.htm

J. Rodman Williams’ Charismatic Pentecostal Theology - http://home.regent.edu/rodmwil/

Pentecostal Resources - http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~kbanner/pentec.html

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Theology II Class Notes

J. David Arnett

Anthropology

Anthropos – “man”

Logos – “word”

Anthropology is the study of man or humanity

Anthropology

In the realm of science, anthropology deals with the problems of primitive man, the distinction of races, their geographical distribution and the factors which enter into man's development and progress.

Anthropology

In theology, it deals with humanity’s

Creation

Purpose

Essential nature

Distinctive roles (male/ female)

Moral and religious character

The Origin
of
Humanity

Origins of Humanity

Apart from revelation, humans only have vague theories as to their origins.

Most are based on:

Pantheistic Mythologies

Materialistic Theories

Materialistic Theories

Evolution

Evolution is fascinating because it attempts to answer one of the most basic human questions: Where did life, and human beings, come from?

The theory of evolution proposes that life and humans arose through a natural process [Naturalism or Materialism].

“A very large number of people do not believe this, which is something that keeps evolution in the news.”

Theory of Evolution

Billions of years ago, according to the theory of evolution, chemicals randomly organized themselves into a self-replicating molecule.

This spark of life was the seed of every living thing we see today (as well as those we no longer see, like dinosaurs).

That simplest life form, through the processes of mutation and natural selection, has been shaped into every living species on the planet.

Theory of Natural Selection

Mutations are a random and constant process.

As mutations occur, natural selection decides which mutations will live on and which ones will die out.

If the mutation is harmful, the mutated organism has a much decreased chance of surviving and reproducing.

If the mutation is beneficial, the mutated organism survives to reproduce, and the mutation gets passed on to its offspring.

In this way, natural selection guides the evolutionary process to incorporate only the good mutations into the species, and expunge the bad mutations.

Macro vs. Micro Evolution

Macroevolution refers to evolutionary change at or above the level of species.

Microevolution refers to any evolutionary change below the level of species.

Punctuated vs. Gradual

Punctuated equilibrium theory proposes that once species have originated, and adapted to the new ecological niches in which they find themselves, they tend to stay pretty much as they are for the rest of their existence.

Phyletic gradualism suggests that species continue to adapt to new challenges over the course of their history.

Holes in the Theory

Three questions the theory of evolution struggles answer:

How could the first living cell arise spontaneously to get evolution started?

How does evolution add information to a genome to create progressively more complicated organisms?

How is evolution able to bring about drastic changes so quickly?

Macro vs. Micro Evolution

Macroevolution refers to evolutionary change at or above the level of species.  “Goo to you by way of the zoo.”

Microevolution refers to any evolutionary change below the level of species.

What does the Bible say?

“So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind.  And God saw that it was good” (Gen. 1:21).

“And God said, ‘Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its kind.’ And it was so” (Gen. 1:24).

What does the Bible say?

“So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living and moving thing with which the water teems, according to their species, and every winged bird according to its species.  And God saw that it was good” (Gen. 1:21).

“And God said, ‘Let the land produce living creatures according to their species: livestock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to its species.’ And it was so” (Gen. 1:24).

Micro – yes ~ Macro – no

“Neither geology, nor morphology, nor embryology furnish any proof of the change of one species into another.  …  Thus we conclude that there is no proof of the evolutionary origin of species and that species are immutable” (Thiessen, 218).

What about Theistic evolution?

The theistic evolutionist holds a position somewhat between that of the atheistic evolutionist and the creationist.

He believes that God created the materials of our universe and then guided and superintended the process by which all life has evolved from the  simplest one-celled form up to the sophisticated forms of today.

“Evolution was God’s method of bringing about the present development, though originally the materials were created by God” (Baxter, 1971, p. 159).

Darwin a Theistic Evolutionist

Charles Darwin was a theistic evolutionist for he could never quite get rid of the idea of God.

He wrote in his first edition of the Origin, “There is a grandeur in this view of life that the creator breathed into several forms, or into one, the breath of life, and these have gone cycling on, giving rise to forms most beautiful and most wonderful to behold” (Origin of Species, 1956).

Is there a problem with T.E.?

“For those who hold to the Bible as the word of God, theistic evolution should not be a viable option.  The Bible says, ‘Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us...’ (Psalm 100:3).  The Scriptures state that God created.  God said, ‘Let there be...’ and there was.  The Scriptures speak of the creative word of God.  When God speaks; it occurs. He said,' Let there be’ and it was so.  It does not say, ‘Let there be a slow development through an evolutionary process’” (Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry at www.carm.org).

“Although atheistic evolutionists disbelieve the teaching of the Bible, the theistic evolutionists impugn the character of God when they explain the story of creation symbolically; we have in the Scriptures the only reasonable explanation of the origin of man. 

Even if evolution could prove its doctrine of the survival of the fittest, it cannot account for the arrival of the first [life form]” (Thiessen, 218).

In the Bible we are told that God ‘created’ man and that He ‘made’ and ‘formed’ him out of the dust of the ground. 

As to his body, man was made of the dust of the ground.

As to his immaterial nature, he was made by the inbreathing of God.

This conception of the origin of man gives him a dignity of being and a position of responsibility that no other theory does, and lays the foundations for a sane system of ethics and redemption” (Thiessen, 218-219).

Attempts to Reconcile Science and Genesis 1

The Day-Age Theory

“The days of Genesis 1 are really long periods of time, which correspond to the major periods of evolutionary geological history” (Institute for Creation Research @ http://www.icr.org/pubs/imp/imp-081.htm).

Attempts to Reconcile Science and