Bbl 210 Redemption Story Question Paper
Bbl 210 Redemption Story
Course:Bachelor Of Theology (Theology)
Institution: Kabarak University question papers
Exam Year:2009
KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY
COURSE CODE: BIBL 210
COURSE TITLE: REDEMPTION STORY
STREAM: Y2S1
DAY: WEDNESDAY
TIME: 3.00 – 5.00 P.M.
DATE: 02/12/2009
INSTRUCTIONS:
Attempt Question ONE and any other THREE questions.
1. The story of the Fall of man is a significant event in the redemption story.
a. In the story of the Fall (Genesis 3) who is most at fault in your opinion? Adam, Eve,
the snake, God? Explain your answer. (2mks)
b. What were the consequences of the Fall on God’s intended purposes for creating man.
(4mks)
c. In what way is Adam like Christ, and Christ like Adam? In what ways are they
different? (4mks)
2. In a bid to reconcile the world to himself, God has used the nation of Israel as his channel
of salvation.
a. Why did God choose the nation of Israel, and not any other nation, to be his channel of
salvation? (8mks)
b. Discuss the role of the nation of Israel in the redemption story (8mks)
c. What shows that God is committed to using the nation of Israel? (4mks)
3. Contrary to the views of many, Jesus Christ is the central figure in the redemption story.
a. Discuss this citing some prophecies about him in the Old Testament, his types in the
Old Testament, and how in his sacrifice fulfills the Old Testament sacrificial system.
(18mks)
b. In your view, what would be the effect of ignoring Jesus Christ (2mks)
4. Jesus is the definitive person through which God’s redemptive work came to be
accomplished. Discuss his uniqueness as the ultimate channel of salvation by citing the
significance of his virgin birth, the significance of his baptism, the significance of the cross
and the significance of his resurrection. (20mks)
5. The book of Acts forms a vital link in the redemption story.
a. What is the contribution of this book in the redemption story? (5mks)
b. Discuss the work of the apostles citing the central theme of their message, the extent of
their witness, the method of their evangelist and motivation for their witness.
(15mks)
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