1C: The Bible in daily life

Question 1

What is Hermeneutics?

Answer 1

The study of biblical meanings and interpretation

Question 2

What do Hermeneutics require us to consider?

Answer 2

Requires us to consider what meaning the text had when it was written, and what meaning is has for Christians today

Question 3

What are key Christian beliefs based on?

Answer 3

Biblical text

Question 4

What does the Bible unite?

Answer 4

It unites all Christian denominations as key passages are at the heart of Christianity.

Question 5

Examples of biblical text

Answer 5

The Old and New Testament

Question 6

Moral Advice

Answer 6

Ecclesiastes - follow God’s commands as we will be judged by our behaviour

Luke - “forgive, and you will be forgiven”

Question 7

A Guide to Living

Answer 7

Psalm 119 - a guide for young people on how to stay on the path of purity

Question 8

The Purpose of Human Life

Answer 8

Genesis - humans are the pinnacle of God’s creation

Ecclesiastes - life is hard and the we die, so make the most of it

Question 9

A Source of Comfort and Encouragement

Answer 9

Psalm 46 - God will be our strength, he will not abandon us

Matthew - Jesus emphasises the importance of the spiritual life, not the physical life