Bibliology Questions Flashcards

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Explain higher and lower criticism of scripture

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Higher Criticism or Historical Criticism
- This has to do with the examination of the various books of the Bible form the standpoint of their history
- It deals with age, authorship, genuineness and canonical authority
- It traces their origin, preservation and integrity

Lower criticism
-This has for its object the ascertaining of the exact words of the original texts fo the Bible

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Difference between Revelation, Inspiration and Illumination

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Revelation - Act of God by which He directly communicates truth not known before to the human mind

Inspiration
- Has to do with the communication of the truth
- As to duration, it was intermittent. 2 Pet. 1:21

Illumination - Refers to the influence of the Holy Spirit, common to all Christians, which helps them grasp the things of God. 1 Cor. 2:14

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Meaning of Inspiration

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Inspiration
- Has to do with the communication of the truth
- As to duration, it was intermittent. 2 Pet. 1:21

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Divine Inspiration meaning

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