Election (Edexcel A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What is election in Christian theology?
What is election in Christian theology?
God chooses eternal destiny of each soul
What is limited election?
What is limited election?
Only a few Christians will be saved
Why did Augustine believe humans are undeserving of salvation?
Why did Augustine believe humans are undeserving of salvation?
All humans inherited the sin of Adam
What does the parable of workers in the vineyard illustrate about salvation according to Augustine?
What does the parable of workers in the vineyard illustrate about salvation according to Augustine?
Salvation is a gift from God
Which biblical passage supports the idea of predestination?
Which biblical passage supports the idea of predestination?
Romans 8:28-30
What did Calvin propose in his Doctrine of Election?
What did Calvin propose in his Doctrine of Election?
Some for eternal life, some for damnation
According to Calvin, can humans control their eschatological destination?
According to Calvin, can humans control their eschatological destination?
No, God chooses according to His will
Why is limited election consistent with an omniscient God?
Why is limited election consistent with an omniscient God?
God already knows who goes to heaven/hell
Who critiques Augustine's view by arguing humans are born with a blank slate?
Who critiques Augustine's view by arguing humans are born with a blank slate?
John Locke
Why does unlimited election make the crucifixion purposeful?
Why does unlimited election make the crucifixion purposeful?
Limited/universal views make it unnecessary
What was Barth's criticism of universal salvation?
What was Barth's criticism of universal salvation?
Makes Jesus' atoning sacrifice futile
According to Hick, how are humans made?
According to Hick, how are humans made?
Imago dei but purposefully incomplete
What does Hick believe happens in purgatory?
What does Hick believe happens in purgatory?
Moral & spiritual development continues
What words did Jesus say on the cross suggesting immediate judgment?
What words did Jesus say on the cross suggesting immediate judgment?
'Tonight you will be with me in paradise'
What does the parable of sheep & goats suggest about types of election?
What does the parable of sheep & goats suggest about types of election?
Refutes universal, actions matter