Systematic Theology I (MA): Worksheet #3

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(From Katho):
1. What is the “main characteristic of African biblical interpretation”?

2. What do you think are some positive elements to “inculturation or indigenization studies” as it
relates to African biblical interpretation?

3. Describe in your own words the importance of “appropriation”.

4. According to Katho, what is “the real test of African biblical interpretation”?

5. The author emphasizes the need for an “interpretation that is profoundly biblical and that
addresses African issues.” What are pressing issues in Ethiopia that Scripture can address?

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(From Grudem):
6. What emotions did Jesus experience during his life? List a few examples.

7. Why did Jesus have to be fully human? Provide two reasons and give scriptural support.

8. The assertion that “Jesus was fully God and fully man in one person” is:
a. A contradiction
b. Incoherent
c. A paradox
d. Unintelligible

9. Why was it necessary for Jesus to be fully divine? Give two reasons.

10. Could Jesus have sinned? Explain your answer.

11. How does knowing that Jesus obeyed God fully as a man help you when you are tempted by
sin?

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(From Ezigbo):
12. Describe what Ezigbo means by the “Enlightened Jesus”.

13. Describe what Ezigbo means by “Jesus the Imperialist”.

14. What exactly is the “Taylorian christological presupposition” that Ezigbo refers to numerous
times?

15. After reading all of Ezigbo’s chapter, read again the quote by John Taylor on p. 125 of the
reader. Then answer this question: if Christ were to appear as the answer to the questions that
Ethiopians are asking, what would he look like?

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(From Erickson):
16. According to Erickson, why is “the doctrine of the unification of divine and human within
Jesus...difficult to comprehend?”

17. Describe the content of 2-3 biblical passages that focus on the work of Jesus as “one unified
subject.”

(From Shenouda):
18. The author states the Orthodox position: “We cannot separate between the Divine and the
human nature of Christ.” After reading the previous articles in the Reader, how would you
respond?

19. The author also states: “…the term ‘Two’ does not ever denote unity. A Union, actually,
cannot be separated into two…the term ‘Two’ denotes separation or the liability to separate.”
How could we use Gen 2:24 to respond to this?