Quiz #8

The contrast between the Christ of the revealed mystery and the Colossian syncretism is ____. (Fill in the blank).

According to Dr. Tipton, the Colossian syncretism is likely a fusion of ___. (Fill in the blank).

What is the alpha point or the ultimate reality that anchors Paul’s conception of the mystery in Colossians 1:15a?

The eternal Son is the “fulness of deity” of himself as the simple and undivided God whose deity is underived and uncommunicated. 

Following the chiastic structure of Colossians 1:16b, “heaven” refers to that created realm that is ____. (Fill in the blank)

What word refers to the Son’s enthronement in the heaven-temple in the absolute beginning of Genesis 1:1? 

In his resurrection and ascension, Christ attains the eschatological goal held out to Adam under the covenant of works. 

What problem does the Colossian syncretism have in common with all unbelieving philosophy?

Why is Van Til’s method called “transcendental”?

The Reformed apologetic cannot place itself on a neutral basis with the non-Christian in its ____. (Fill in the blank).