Alister E. McGrath, Theology: The Basics
Chapter 6: Spirit
Quiz questions:
1.
The area of theology that explores the role of the Holy Spirit is known as
____________________.
2.
The Hebrew word for spirit is ____________________.
3.
The idea that Scripture originates from God and thus has God-given authority is known as the ____________________ of Scripture.
Multiple-choice questions:
1) The idea of God as the giver of life is associated with the image of the Spirit as a.
a dove b.
wind c.
a ghost d.
breath
2) Which of the following best characterizes the early church’s approach to the divinity of the Holy Spirit? a.
The Spirit’s divinity was not established until the late fourth century b.
The Holy Spirit was declared to be divine at the same time that Jesus Christ was accepted as divine c.
The church had fierce battles over the role of the Spirit for its first three centuries d.
The Spirit was not affirmed as divine until the medieval era
3) During the filioque debate, the eastern (Greek) church argued that a.
the Spirit proceeds only from the Father b.
the Spirit proceeds from the Son c.
the Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son d.
the Spirit is identical to the Son
4) During the filioque debate, the western (Latin) church argued that a.
the Spirit proceeds only from the Father b.
the Spirit proceeds from the Son c.
the Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son d.
the Spirit is identical to the Son
5) Augustine of Hippo described the Holy Spirit as a.
a refreshing wind

b.
a waterfall c.
a bond of love d.
the breath of God
6) In her article at the end of the chapter, Sarah Coakley describes the role of the Spirit in relationship to a.
the creation of the world b.
salvation c.
Scripture d.
prayer
7) “Charism” refers to a.
gifts of the Spirit such as wisdom and prophecy b.
the debate over the Spirit’s divinity c.
the baptismal formula of the church d.
the process by which humans become more like God