STUDY GUIDE FOR READING ASSIGNMENT 4

Read Athanasius, On the Incarnation

Review Questions:

1. According to Athanasius, why did the Word become manifest in a human body?

2. Does Athanasius agree with Plato that God made the universe out of pre-existent matter?

3. What "dilemma" did God face, according to Athanasius?

4. What does Athanasius assert about the idea that before the incarnation, as the eternal Word, the Son of God was incapable of dying?

5. In His death, Jesus put an end to the law of ________.

6. In Christ, God renewed His _______ in mankind.

7. Does Athanasius believe that when Jesus was in His human body, He no longer directed the universe?

8. Why does Athanasius believe that it was better that Jesus not just die quietly in His bed like other men?

9. Why does Athanasius think that Jesus' death needed to public?

10. Do the Old Testament Scriptures clearly prophecy about Jesus' incarnation and His death? 

11. Does Athanasius believe that there is less idolatry since the Word of God became man?