Please note the change in the examination structure from that listed in the back of the book. The examination you are
sitting for will take the format shown in this Sample Examination Paper.
DOCTRINE 1 SAMPLE EXAMINATION PAPER
The Sample Examination Paper is designed to give you some idea of the type of examination questions you can expect for
Doctrine 1. In an exam answer it is essential to show that you know what is in the notes. Better answers will demonstrate an
ability to reflect on, apply and argue for the truths you have learnt. For further advice on how to answer questions you should
refer to the ‘How to Study’ book.
EXAM INFORMATION:
No Bibles, study notes or work books are to be taken into the examination room.
The time allowed is 2 ½ hours. Ten (10) minutes are allowed before the exam starts so that you can read through the paper.
The paper will take the following format:
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
12 multiple choice questions
6 marks
7 definition questions
14 marks
10 short answer questions 30 marks
5 half-page answers based on biblical texts 25 marks
Essay question 25 marks
Students are expected to answer all five (5) questions.
Question 1 (6 marks - 1/2 mark for each correct answer)
Select the correct answer
a.
The Bible attributes salvation to God’s
b.
The gospel teaches us about
c.
What does the gospel demand?
d.
Who was the first-born of all creation?
e.
Two functions attributed to the Holy Spirit are
f.
The cosmological argument in attempting to prove God’s existence relies on
g.
Two parties in a covenant relate primarily by law
language
opportunity
h.
God’s freedom is ‘limited’ by
i.
One of the Arian heresies was
j.
One of the key things that makes miracles miraculous is
k.
Jesus fulfils promise, pattern and
despair
love
goodness
the way God established the nation of Israel
the form of our heavenly dwelling with God
the darkness and ignorance of the human race
a response
an increase in human knowledge
that we submit parts of our life to God
Adam
the Son
God
regeneration & illumination
illumination & redemption
redemption & regeneration
the gospel
special revelation
general revelation
the order of creation
his own nature
nothing
to make Jesus into a second God
that Jesus was an aspect of the Father
that Jesus was personally distinct
possibility
punishment
people
the number of people affected
when they occur
how ‘different’ it is from normal life
l.
The last days are a period between the
return of Jesus and the overthrow of Satan
time of peace and the time of tribulation
first and second coming of Jesus
QUESTION 2 (14 marks – 2 marks for each correct answer)
Provide definitions of the following terms.
a.
Sin
b.
Faith
c.
Natural Theology
d.
Salvation
e.
Kingdom of God
f.
Pre-millennial
g.
Repentance
QUESTION 3 (30 marks - each part is worth 3 marks)
Give a short answer to each question
a.
Why does humanity need saving?
b.
How does John 1 portray Jesus?
c.
How are faith and repentance related?
d.
What can be said concerning the gospel as God’s gracious revelation?
e.
What is a covenant?
f.
What is meant by the ‘clarity’ of Scripture?
g.
How could God’s freedom be considered?
h.
Why are Israel considered the people of salvation?
i.
What is significant about the coming of the last days?
j.
What is the difference between post-millennial and a-millennial thinking?
QUESTION 4 (25 marks - each part is worth 5 marks)
Write brief notes ( about 1/2 page) on the context, meaning and doctrinal significance of any five (5) of the following.
a.
That Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day
according to the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter and then to the Twelve
b.
But the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old
one, and it is founded on better promises.
c.
To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will
know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’
d.
And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, ‘The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to
anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin.’
e.
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.
f.
Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba, Father.’
g.
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I
am the worst.
Question 5 (25 marks)
Answer one of the following questions (You should allow about 40 minutes for this question)
a.
OR
b.
OR
c.
Write an essay about how God is revealed to humanity. In your answer make sure you refer to general and special
revelation.
Is the doctrine of the Trinity worth worrying about? Why?
Demonstrate that God is the God of salvation