ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors [formerly known as NANC]) Theology Answers
The pages that drop down above this section are my personal responses to the NANC Theology test questions. While I firmly believe that these questions have been answered more thoroughly and Biblically by other Christians I still share them in hopes that they’ll benefit you. In the Frequently Asked Questions section NANC states, “You can study for your exams with someone else. However, each person must do his/her own individual study on the topic, and you must write your answers individually” (p. 4). Therefore you may use this as an aid or guide but you are not allowed to copy and/or tweak. NANC also states that questions are to have a certain format (1.5 spacing, 12 point font, 1 inch margins, with a 1.5 page limit) per response. To stay within these guidelines I was not able to be thorough or exhaustive with my answers. Many statements that I made may bring up other questions that I was not able to answer. I hope that you are blessed by any fruitful work the Lord was able to graciously carry me through. Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you need any other help or clarification. I hope you find this site helpful.
The questions are listed below:
Bibliology
1. The Bible is spoken of as “inspired.” What does this mean?
2. What is the relationship between infallibility and authority?
3. What is the Bible’s authority on theological controversies?
4. Compare and contrast the Bible and its authority to general revelation and its authority.
5. Many Christians today speak of continuing revelation. Relate this concept to inspiration and sufficiency of the Scripture. Relate this concept to the issue of miracles, prophecy and tongues.
Theology Proper
1. State briefly the biblical basis for, and formulate the doctrine of, the Trinity.
2. List and develop five attributes of God and how they relate to the believer’s life and counseling.
3. State briefly the biblical basis for, and formulate the doctrine of, God’s omniscience. Relate this doctrine to the teaching of “open theism.”
Anthropology
1. Who and what is man?
2. What role does anthropology play in counseling theory and practice?
Christology
1. Why did Christ die?
2. He was “tempted in all things as we are” (Heb. 4:15). Discuss and relate to counseling theory and practice.
Soteriology
1. “Justification by faith alone.” Discuss the meaning of this phrase.
2. Sanctification is said to be past, present, and future. Discuss, including the idea of “union with Christ.”
3. Do Christians persevere? What relationship does this have to counseling?
Pneumatology
1. Who or what is the Holy Spirit?
2. What role does this Spirit play in the believer’s life and the counseling process?
3. Does the Holy Spirit guide Christians? If so, what means and methods does He use?
Ecclesiology
1. What is the church?
2. What role does the church play in the believer’s life and the counseling process?
3. What is the biblical teaching on women being ordained as officers of the church?
4. What authority, if any, does the church have over individuals and the counseling process?
The questions are listed below:
Bibliology
1. The Bible is spoken of as “inspired.” What does this mean?
2. What is the relationship between infallibility and authority?
3. What is the Bible’s authority on theological controversies?
4. Compare and contrast the Bible and its authority to general revelation and its authority.
5. Many Christians today speak of continuing revelation. Relate this concept to inspiration and sufficiency of the Scripture. Relate this concept to the issue of miracles, prophecy and tongues.
Theology Proper
1. State briefly the biblical basis for, and formulate the doctrine of, the Trinity.
2. List and develop five attributes of God and how they relate to the believer’s life and counseling.
3. State briefly the biblical basis for, and formulate the doctrine of, God’s omniscience. Relate this doctrine to the teaching of “open theism.”
Anthropology
1. Who and what is man?
2. What role does anthropology play in counseling theory and practice?
Christology
1. Why did Christ die?
2. He was “tempted in all things as we are” (Heb. 4:15). Discuss and relate to counseling theory and practice.
Soteriology
1. “Justification by faith alone.” Discuss the meaning of this phrase.
2. Sanctification is said to be past, present, and future. Discuss, including the idea of “union with Christ.”
3. Do Christians persevere? What relationship does this have to counseling?
Pneumatology
1. Who or what is the Holy Spirit?
2. What role does this Spirit play in the believer’s life and the counseling process?
3. Does the Holy Spirit guide Christians? If so, what means and methods does He use?
Ecclesiology
1. What is the church?
2. What role does the church play in the believer’s life and the counseling process?
3. What is the biblical teaching on women being ordained as officers of the church?
4. What authority, if any, does the church have over individuals and the counseling process?