10. Apostolic interpretation-part 2

Question 1

list six principles of interpretation that are unique to Apostolics' (AOC-TIP)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Answer 1

1. Apostolic authority
2. OT foundation, NT fulfilment
3. Centrality of the one God in Jesus Christ
4. The importance of the spiritual illumination AND experience
5. Interpretation in light of the end of time
6. Presumption of relevance and applicability

Question 2

what is the starting point for an understanding of NT?

Answer 2

the old testament is the starting point

Question 3

what scriptural passage warns us of the danger of human philosophy and tradition

Answer 3

Colossians 2:8-9

Question 4

what was a contributing factor to the formation of the doctrine of the trinity?

Answer 4

supposed distinction in the God-head presented by greek philosophy

Question 5

apostolic hermeneutics interpret the whole of scripture in light of what?

Answer 5

Revelation of the one God in Jesus Christ

Question 6

what three things helped the early church reach its decision about requirements for gentile believers.
a.
b.
c.

Answer 6

a. spiritual illumination
b. individual experience
c. corporate experience

Question 7

what did the NT writers warn would abound in the last days

Answer 7

false doctrine

Question 8

because of scripture’s purpose to provide divine instruction, what should we assume?

Answer 8

that all scripture is beneficial and that most of scripture is applicable to our lives today.

Question 9

biblical teachings on modesty and hair length supersede what?

Answer 9

culture - including modern culture