How Did the Term Christian Originate (Summary)

                    How did the term "Christian" originate? Christ, Acts 11:26 "And the disciples were called Christians at Antioch". It was originally meant as a sarcastic attack. For whom was this book (Core Christianity) written? This book was written for those who know about Christianity but want to know more and those who are curious and want to know what Christianity all is about. Why do some have mistaken ideas about Christianity? Some people have mistaken ideas about Christianity as a result of media bias, false testimony from an individual who claims to be Christian but doesn't follow accordingly. and from televangelists who are more focused on money than on Jesus Christ. What are the four tools for accurately arranging a systematic theology? Inspired Revelation Faith Language History What four questions must we ask about faith? 1. Is present-day Christian faith in harmony with, and growing out of, that continuous faith of Christians found in the New Testament? 2. Is your concept of faith available to all individuals? 3. Is private faith based on objective faith? 4. Are the symbols of one's faith meaningful? What 6 factors can limit our theology? Human Understanding Language Ignorance of Scripture Silence of God The Nature of Science Spiritual Blindness What year was Jesus born? 4 BC When was Christianity made Rome's National Religion? AD 313 - Constantine What is Incarnation? God taking on human flesh and becoming a man. Does the Bible state that Jesus was the creator of the world? Yes.                                     Did Jesus claim to have supernatural origins? Yes Who Baptized Jesus? John the Baptist Did Jesus allow people to worship him? Yes T/F Jesus Christ is the second member of the trinity, equal with the Father in nature and yet submissive in duty. True T/F Christ was a single and undivided personality. True T/F Jesus claimed to be one with the Father. True T/F Jesus claimed to have the ability to forgive sins. True T/F Jesus allowed people to worship him. True T/F Jesus claimed to have omnipresence, omniscience and omnipotence. True What does the term "preexistence" mean? The existence of Christ before conception. What does the term "eternality" mean when referring to Christ? Jesus Christ has no beginning or end and is not limited by time. T/F The fact that Christ allowed people to worship him shows that he thought that he was divine. True What chapter of the New Testament does the Author suggest contains the most names of Jesus? The first Chapter of John Which of God's names do some scholars think that Jesus is claiming with his "I AM" statements? Jehovah What is the term "only begotten" used to describe about Jesus? The relationship between the Father and Jesus. Why does the author think that the Gospel of John calls Jesus the "word"? It's used over 1200 times in the Old Testament to refer to the revelation or message of God. What would Jews think who heard Christ calling Himself the "Son of Man"? The Jews would think that He was calling Himself equal to God. What Old Testament authors spoke about Christ's future birth? Moses, Isaiah, and Jeremiah                         Why is it essential that Christ have been born of a virgin? Had Jesus had a human father, He would have inherited the sinful nature of man. With human parents it would be impossible for Him to be the Son of God. What are the two meanings for the word 'almah'? "virgin" or "young maid" What does the author believe is the best translation for the word 'almah' in Isaiah 7:14? Virgin What does dual authorship mean? God and man were writing at the same time. What was the Old Testament written on? Leather. Also called vellum or parchments. They were soft animal skins sewn together and rolled into a scroll. What are the three divisions of the Old Testament? Moses, Prophets and Psalms What did the Psalms scroll contain? Psalms, Minor Prophets and historial books What is a codex? The first form of what we call "books". They were made of papyrus and sewn together at the edges, forming a spine. Where does the name "Bible" come from? From the Latin "ta biblia", meaning "the book". Where does the term "scripture" come from? From the Latin "scriptus", meaning "the act of producing writing". What are three ways the Bible can influence its reader? Conviction, convincing and conversion What three arguments form the basis for arguments from revelation? It is based on the person of Jesus Christ. If man journalistically created Christ for fiction, why has he not been able to improve on the idea of Christ?       The uniqueness of the message demands a unique avenue of communication What empirical evidence sets Christianity apart from other belief systems? Christianity is the only religion that gives fulfilled prophecy as one of its bases for credibility. Name two sources that establish an early date of scripture. The Septuagint (the Greek translation of the OT) c. 285 BC and the Dead Sea Scrolls (the Hebrew text was written and collected before Christ was born) before 4 BC. What are the four qualities of inspiration? Inspired guidance by the Holy Spirit Inspired personality of the authors                        Inspired words Resulting in the inspired text T/F Inspiration incorporates the personality of the writer into the final product. True (inspired personality) What does Conceptual inspiration state was inspired? Conceptual inspiration states that God inspired the ideas of Scripture but failed to direct the authors to record specific terms. What does partial inspiration state? That God inspired part of the Scripture but did not specify which part was inspired. What does limited inspiration state? Limited acknowledges only partial inspiration of the Scripture but says that it does identify the inspired part of the text. According to the text, what is "Bibliolatry"? Who was accused of it? Bibliolatry is worship of the Bible. This accusation was thrown at inerrantists (those who believe the Bible is inspired and authoritative and free of error). They ridiculed inerrantists for believing in a quadruple God (Father, Son, Holy Spirit, and Scripture). According to the text, about what percent of the New Testament is either quotation or allusion to the Old Testament? 10% (at least 295 quotations) What are the 5 arguments for inspiration/inerrancy? 1. The Bible teaches that it is inspired/inerrant 2. Jesus affirmed inspiration/inerrancy 3. Church fathers recognized inspiration/inerrancy 4. Argument from the character of God 5. Argument from animation or the life-giving spirit of the Scriptures What is "Textual Criticism"? Textual Criticism is the study of the Bible text. It's an investigation of the facts to determine the credibility of the text. What is "Lower Criticism"? One of two categories of textual criticism, which deals with the actual text with a view of determining the original manuscript. What is "Higher Criticism"? The second of the two categories of textual criticism, which deals with the area of authorship, dates and historical matters. What four criteria determine that a person is a biblical prophet? a. Must claim to have revelation and/or inspiration b. Recognized predictability of his or her prophecies. Mus predict the future and then it must happen. c. The message must be in accord with the revealed will of God. d. Determine if he or she leads the people away from God. What are the 13 main arguments against adding the Apocrypha to the canon (the Bible)?                         1. The apocryphal books are generally weak in style and organization 2. They contain historical and geographical errors. 3. They are OT in nature but most are written in Greek 4. It is not quoted by Christ or any of the NT writers 5. The plan of salvation is not evident in apocryphal books 6. No messianic prophecies 7. No claims of divine inspiration 8. Not included in the original Hebrew canon 9. Philo never referred to them 10. Jerome did not include the Apocrypha in Scripture 11. Low spiritual level. The Holy Ghost will not speak to the heart through false scriptures. 12. Implies doctrine contrary to the Scripture 13. Not considered part of canon until the AD 1546 Council of Trent. According to the author, Christ's death was ________? Different from that of any other religious leader. His death provided the only way to salvation. Where was Jesus crucified? Calvary. A small hill outside of Jerusalem, called in Hebrew "Golgotha". What day does the author believe Jesus was crucified? Friday before the Jewish Passover, 9AM. What were the two accusations made against Jesus? Blasphemy and treason What two men asked to bury Jesus' body? Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus What did the blood and water that Jesus shed show? That he had in fact died on the cross What is a substitutionary death? Taking the place of those who should have died. What is a redemptive death? Originally everyone belonged to Him. When the human race rebelled against God, they were put under the judgment of the Law. The death of Christ satisfied the Law against us. God had to punish everyone who sins against Him, but Christ died to satisfy the punishment. What does propitiation mean? Christ died to appease (propitiate) God's wrath against sin. What is "vicarious suffering"? Suffering endured by one person in the stead of another What is a "vicar"? A substitute What does the word "redemption" mean?                      The word redemption comes from a word which means "to buy back". Christ gave His blood as a ransom for sin, hence redeeming the lost. What does "reconciliation mean?" The concept of God taking man up again into fellowship with Him. Man who was once in favor with God is now reunited with God in the death of Jesus Christ. What is a "sin nature?" The tendency to do evil. This sin nature is transmitted through the father to the child. What is "imputed sin?" Adam's sin is legally transmitted to the human race. T/F The law is a unit; to break one is to break all. True How is every person a sinner on three counts? 1. Every person is guilty of personal sin 2. A person is a sinner because of imputed sin 3. A person is a sinner because of his sin nature What is the difference between judicial guilt and personal guilt? Judicial-nonexperiential condition of the sinner who is guilty before God. Born in sin, has sin nature, personally commits sin. At Calvary his relationship to God has changed and he is no longer guilty. Personal-experiential in nature and a sinner is convicted of sins. He experiences personal guilt but will not have judicial guilt again. T/F Man is not reconciled to God through the blood of Christ; rather the moral and noble life of Christ should compel man to seek after God. False What are the five points of Calvinism? T Total depravity U Unconditional election L Limited atonement I Irresistible grace P Perseverance of the saints What does "total depravity" mean? Any man in his natural state is incapable or unable to do anything to please or gain merit before God. Totally depraved of any urging to seek after God. He cannot discern the truth or understand it when it's presented. Free will is not totally free but is able to respond to God because of election and irresistible grace, humanity under the power of sin. What is "Unconditional election?" Second principle of Calvinism based on predestination. A man obtains salvation because God began the process by choosing him without any outside influence. Salvation begins                 in God's will and purpose; not in an act of faith or some other condition in the responder. As a result man has no part in it. What is "Limited atonement?" The third principle of Calvinism. It is the idea that Jesus died only for those who were chosen by God; not all. What is "irresistible grace?" The grace of God is as immutable as the power of God so that man cannot resist it. Man cannot resist the power of God that brings the elect to salvation. What does the author give as an alternative to perseverance of the saints? Doctrine of preservation or eternal security. Who originated the theological system of Arminianism? Jacob Arminius (1560-1609) Describe the major tenets of the Arminian view. MOPPS TSL Moral Union - with Christ Original Sin - none Perfection - Possible to attain Perdition - Faithful who sin fall into perdition. Salvation - requires works. Transgression - voluntary sin Security - none eternal Love - Possible to lose God's love What does Arminianism tend to limit its definition of sin to? "a voluntary transgression of the known law of God" Do Arminians believe in Eternal Security as Baptists do? No. The security of the believer is to a large extent due to the unique union of the believer with Christ. Armenians define this union as a moral union (union of love and sympathy, like that between teacher and scholar or friend and friend). Baptists believe in a bond between believer and Lord and this union implies eternal security whereas the other does not. List the eleven proofs of Christ's resurrection? 1) The empty tomb 2) The sudden transformation of the frightened Disciples 3) The rapid emergence of the Church 4) The testimony of the various individuals and groups of people that claimed they talked with and fellowship with the resurrected Christ 5) The physical resurrections is proved by the transformation of Paul 6) By the testimony of Believers in whom Christ dwelt 7) By the NT which completely and historically explains the doctrine of the resurrection of Christ                     8) By the inability of Jewish leaders to disprove that Jesus rose from the dead, in the very city where He died and was buried 9) Is proved by the change in the day of worship from Saturday to Sunday. 10) By the conversion of James, the half brother of Christ 11) By the testimony of Ignatius of Antioch, who was born AD 10, when Jesus was raised from the dead. T/F: Jesus predicted His death and resurrection. True What is the biblical definition of death? The separation of a person's body and spirit. "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also" (Jas. 2:20) What did the Roman soldiers do (and not do) that showed that Jesus was dead? They did not break His legs but they pierced His side. After Jesus' resurrection, what became his new Responsibilities? He became our intercessor before the Father and our advocate with the Father. He is the Lame who is glorified in Heaven and who serves as our High Priest in mediating our cause. What were five things that Jesus accomplished through His resurrection? 1. Gave us eternal life. 2. Gave us the power to overcome the Devil, the world and the lust of the flesh. 3. We are justified by His grace through the redemption that is in Jesus. 4. Guaranteed our future resurrection 5. The experience of identification with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. Union. What is the term that describes why we have a legal standing by which we are declared righteous before God, and, on the basis of this judicial act, the Christian enjoys the life and peace of God. Justification Who is the first person in the Bible described as having been justified by faith? Abraham According to the excerpt which two words are linked in Scripture, in, that both come from the same word "dikaios?" Justification and Righteousness When does Justification occur? When man trusts Christ and we express saving faith in God. What four words does Paul use in Romans 6 to aid us in applying this truth to our Christian life. Explain. 1) Planted together 2) Reckon 3) Yield 4) Obey                                   What is Sanctification? To set apart to God, set apart by God as Holy. How do some wrongly define sanctification? To eradicate the sin nature or to gain the position where it is no longer possible to sin. What is Positional sanctification? The relationship with God which we enter by Faith in Jesus Christ. What is Progressive sanctification? Experimental or practical sanctification What is Prospective sanctification? Consummational sanctification According to the Bible what is conversion? A voluntary change of mind, emotions and will by the sinner, as the person turns from sin to Christ as Savior. What are the three parts of a conversion experience? 1) Intellect 2) Emotions 3) The Decision T/F: One can be saved by a choice alone. False T/F: Feeling remorse over your sin is enough to save you. False T/F: The terms "regeneration" and "born again" have the same meaning. True T/F: Conversion is what God does in a sinners' life. False What is Regeneration? The work of God through the Holy Spirit of placing in one who has been given the gift of Faith a new nature which is capable of doing the will of God. What are the results of Regeneration? It makes possible our sanctification. Result of that experience which is called being born again. The term anothen, translated "born again," can also be translated as what? Regeneration T/F Adam died physically within days of eating the fruit in the Garden. True T/F As a result of Adam's sin everyone is born into the world spiritually dead because of trespasses and sins. False T/F When a person receives Jesus Christ he becomes a new creation, and the sin nature is eliminated. False       What are the three steps that the "Roman's Road" teaches one must know to be save? Explain. 1) To know your need 2) Know the pentalty 3) Know the provision "...confess...believe...be saved." (Rom 10:9). How is sin like a marathon runner who misses beating a record by three seconds? Even if we were almost perfect we still fall short of God's Holy standard of perfection. What part does baptism play in the salvation process? It is illustrating a two-fold symbol. First, it is a symbol of redemption, how Christ died for his sins, was buried, and on the third day rose again from the dead.   Second, baptism is a symbol of regeneration. The candidate being baptized is saying he has personally trusted Christ as Savior and a supernatural change has taken place in his life. What does the Greek word proseuchamai mean? Prayer that is directed to God. Pros - toward Euchamai - face               This defines prayer as face-to-face communication with God T/F The Lord's Prayer embryonically contains everything a Christian must know and every way that a Christian must pray. False Since a Christian has the righteousness of Christ, what should he do daily? Pray. In what way do some people equate God with a cosmic Easter bunny? As if He was hiding His will from us like an Easter Bunny hides eggs. What is the simple assumption MacArthur begins his book with? To assume that His will for our lives is in Scripture. What does MacArthur say is the crucial first step? Salvation. Who did Jesus say was his family (brother, sister, mother)? Those who do the will His Father. What does MacArthur suggest that the doctrine of salvation is unpopular? Because it includes the recognition of sin, nobody likes to admit they sin and many people resist the idea that they need to be saved                       What does MacArthur say is the second step to knowing God's will? Be Spirit Filled How does MacArthur compare us to a glove? By comparing how the Spirit of God operates in Human Life. What does MacArthur say is the best way to find out your spiritual gifts? Live a Spirit filled Life What is the significance of Jesus' promise to send his followers allos (another) comforter? The Spirit is exactly like Christ so living the Spirit-filled life is nothing more than living in the conscious presence of the indwelling Christ. What are four principles Paul taught concerning practicing purity? 1) Abstain from fornication 2) Control your body 3) Subdue your Passions 4) Treat others fairly It is not great ____; it is not great ____ God uses; it is great ____ to Jesus Christ. talent ideas likeness We are not to suffer because we have failed to be the right kind of young person, not because we are antagonistic, grumpy, grouchy, or out of whack somewhere, but we should suffer _____ ______ _____ ___ _______. For doing what is right MacArthur summarizes Gods will by stating that it is "God's will that you be ________, _______, _________, ____________ and ____________. Saved, Spirit-filled, Sanctified, Submissive, Suffering MacArthur states that if you are doing all five of the basic things that scripture says is God's will you can do _________ ____ _____________. Whatever you want List and explain MacArthur's five step Bible Study method. 1) Reading - Just by reading the Bible you become familiar with its themes, history, and contexts. 2) Interpreting - It is not enough to read the text and jump directly to the applicationyou must first determine what it means, otherwise the application may be incorrect. 3) Evaluating - Read Bible commentaries, and background books that will enrich your thinking. 4) Applying - You must let God's truth penetrate and change your life. 5) Correlating - By correlating and cross-referencing, you will begin to build a sound doctrinal foundation on which to live. What does MacArthur feel about the belief that we should guard against preachers whose emphasis is on interpreting Scripture rather than applying it. He thinks it is _____ _____. Not wise.               According to MacArthur, "There is no danger of ____ ________; the real threat is an _______ attempt at ________." Irrelevant doctrine, undoctrinal, relevance We don't make the ______ _______; it is inherently so, simply because it is God's Word. Bible relevant What are the seven kinds of prayer that the article listed? a. Prayer of intercession for others b. Prayer of worship of God c. Prayer of agreement for communion d. Prayer of petition for things e. Prayer of confession for forgiveness f. Prayer of salvation for sinners g. Prayer of faith for miracles What are seven conditions that hinder prayer? 1. Known or unconfessed sin (Psalm 66:18; Isa. 59:1-2) 2. Rejecting the clearly revealed will of God (1 Sam. 8:18; Prov. 28:9) 3. Praying with the wrong motive (James 4:3 4. Harboring idols Ezek. 14:3) 5. An unforgiving spirit (Mark 11:25-26) 6. Failure to respond to the needs of the poor (Prov. 21:13) 7. Domestic conflict (1 Peter 3:7) What are the 10 Questions that the Author Suggests you should ask in order to make hard decisions easy? 1) Will it be Spiritually profitable? 2) Will it build me up? 3) Will it slow me down in the race? 4) Will it bring me into bondage? 5) Will it hypocritically cover my sin? 6) Will it violate the Lordship of Christ in my life? 7) Will it help other Christians by its example? 8) Will it lead others to Christ? 9) Will it be consistent with Christ likeness? 10) Will it Glorify God? According to the Westminster Confession, what is sin? Anything that does not conform to God's Word is sin. List the principles that guide the Christian in discipling his life. 1) Christians must discipline themselves to do what God directs. 2) Christians must discipline themselves to refrain from doing what God says is wrong? 3) Christians must discipline themselves to obey their conscience. 4) Christians must discipline their thought life so they don't harbor impure thought. 5) Christians must discipline themselves to keep their body spiritually clean.                             6) Christians must discipline their relationship to others so that the decisions of others will not cause them to stumble. 7) Christians must discipline themselves so they don't adversely influence others. What are some of the main motivators for a Christian to discipline their life? 1) Love for God 2) They've been hurt from sin and don't want to get burned again What shouldn't be a motivator for discipline? Legalism Why is legalism bad? Because it's simply behavior modification. Keeping a rule for the sake of keeping it. How does the author define "character?" Habitually doing the right thing in the right way. Where a _______ results in inner power to do good, _______results in your habits that make you do good. spirituality, character Belief is more than a decision to accept Christ. It is the __________ that something is true. conviction You can't determine your ________, but when you have the right _______ you get the best out of circumstances and rise above your circumstances. circumstances, attitude A person with character can _____ ___ _ ______ long after the _____ is gone that first motivated choice. carry out a decision, emotion What point does the author illustrate with an elephant and 4 blind men? 4 men touched the same elephant but produced 4 different views (based on personal experience and described what they experienced) The failure to see the whole elephant resulted in a defective description. Terms in this set (68) Original Alphabetical Friedrich Nietzsche Camel (humility, listening, accepting burden) Lion (critical about things we love), Child (honesty, accepting things we desire, creation) (Progression). Rudolf Otto mysterium tremendum et fascinans. quest is on going. Karl Rahner We are a question. God is an absolute mystery ("horizon of our being"). ("Wither of Self Transcendence") Seeking beyond us. Moana                            How Far I'll Go = Wither of Self Transcendence I am Moana = driving force within Annika Freese Experienced God in nature. (Istanbul) Transcendence Vastness of God. God's fathomless otherness (mystery always greater) Immanence intimate union with and total presence to his creation Faith The theological virtue by which one believes in all that God has said and revealed to man and that the Church proposes for belief. Habitus Bourdieu's term to describe the self-perceptions and beliefs that develop as part of one's social identity and shape one's conceptions of the world and where one fits in it things we don't think about Scholastic Theology Approach to theology based on reasoning. Gregory Palamas Apophatic Theology Barlaam of Calabria Scholastic Theology French Revolution one of the two historical events for Ludwig Feuerbach - father of modern atheism - study of god is the study of people - doesn't matter if god doesn't exist - what we see in god is a reflection of human nature - "divine being" Karl Marx - "opium of the people" - man makes religion, religion doesn't make man - coping mechanisms Sigmund Freud "illusions" religion is an illusion "ignorance is ignorance" created religion to fill in gaps due to helplessness Penn Jillette "doesn't need more than the world has to offer" Agnosticism Not being sure whether God exists New Atheism a contemporary form of atheism that not only denies the existence of God but also contends that religion should be vehemently criticized, condemned, and opposed Gospel The "Good News," the story of the coming of the Savior, Jesus Christ, and the inauguration of God's Kingdom. Messiah Savior sent by God Parable A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson Rachel Held Evans - don't ask questions the bible can't answer - sword drills - interpretation is challenging - gender roles Hermeneutics the field of theological study that attempts to interpret scripture Authorial Intent the meaning or interpretation of what the author meant Origen's First Principles - 'bodily sense' and 'spiritual sense' - everyone vs. spiritual elites - offensive or non-historical parts added to convey spiritual truths Historical Criticism tries to determine the historical context of the biblical text Allegory A literary work in which characters, objects, or actions represent abstractions Council of Jerusalem the first church council, non-Jewish members practice jewish customs? Council of Nicaea First Ecumenical Council held by Constantinople. big f you to Arius. Talked about Father and Son. Ecumenical Council A gathering of the Church's bishops from around the world convened by the Pope or approved by him to address pressing issues in the Church. Creed a set of religious beliefs or principles Arius A heretic who did not believe that the Holy Trinity was consubstantial. Father and Son are not the same. Orthodoxy authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice Heresy an opinion different from accepted belief; the denial of an idea that is generally held sacred. Non-canonical texts Noncanonical writings are early Christian documents that are not found in the New Testament. Gnosticism A group of heretical religious movements that claimed salvation comes from secret knowledge available only to the elite initiated in that religion Incarnation A person who embodies in the flesh a deity, spirit, or abstract quality. Mormon Fundamentalism Mormon fundamentalism is a belief in the validity of selected fundamental aspects of Mormonism as taught and practiced in the nineteenth century, particularly during the administrations of Joseph Smith and Brigham Young, the first two presidents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. - polygamy - the law of consecration also known as the United Order. the Adam-God teachings taught by Brigham Young Mormon Garments - secrecy - varying reflections - protection - temple - faithful to Mormonism Silent Theologian think and feel but do not share these thoughts to those around them. secretive. double consciousness the division of an individual's identity into two or more social realities What is theology? the study of religion What is religious studies? The nature of religious belief and traditions. 1 Subfield of Theology Biblical Studies 1 Subfield of Theology Systematic Theology (doctrines) 1 Subfield of Theology Historical theology (development of Christianity. Mysterium grasp of "'the Holy'" (both hidden and unhidden) Tremendum the "fear" and other emotions we experience at the inability to know its power and the relation of how small we are to "'the Holy'" Fascinans our attraction to "'the Holy'" which allows its presence into our lives Elizabeth Johnson and Quest for the Holy Ongoing: 1. what is being sought is incomprehensible 2. human heart is insatiable 3. changing history of human cultures Natural Revelation Knowledge of God through nature or natural order General Revelation knowledge of God through reason Special Revelation God's particular self-revelation at specific times and places and to particular people (e.g., Bible, Jesus) Apophatic Theology you cannot say what God is, you can only say what God isn't. limit of language, reason, necessity of experience Cataphatic Theology a way of doing theology by describing God positively Why does Dale Martin still have Faith? - He doesn't know - He was raised with it - Because God allows him to Anselm's Ontological Argument If God is perfect, he must be fully in mind and reality. god exists through logic "something-than-which-is-greater-cannot-be-thought" exists in mind and reality 1 Interruption of Jesus in Antiquity "remarkable and inspiring human being" 1 interpretation of Jesus in Antiquity "Jesus Christ was a righteous human being who had been adopted and anointed by God." 1 interpretation of Jesus in Antiquity "Jesus as a teacher who sought not to humble but to exalt his followers" 1 interpretation of Jesus in Antiquity "Jesus is the unique God-man - with the emphasis on 'God'. Though truly human, he is divine in a way no other human being ever can be." Woodhead Teaching of Jesus Loving without Limits God's reign is imminent Mormon Texts - book of mormon - doctrine and covenants - the Bible (King James Version) - The Pearl of Great Price Mormon beliefs 14 articles (no poly, ongoing rev, American) Mormon Structures Prophet-President; Quorum of Twelve Apostles; Bishops Mormon Buildings Chapel, ward (local congregation), temple (site for sacred rituals) Mormon practices 1. Washing and Anointing 2. Endowment 3. Eternal sealing 4. Baptism for the deceased